Retractable Glass Top Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park
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We offer multiple tour options from this listing so be sure to double check option details when booking. Our main tour is our Rocky Mountain Experience Tour where you will join Purple Points Tour Company for an unforgettable 3.6 - 4 hour adventure! Ride in our luxury retractable glass-top van with a complimentary snack bar offering hot and cold refreshments. Discover Rocky Mountain National Park—travel above the trees, over two miles high, and enjoy a short "hike" to snow melt waterfalls. Our expert guides will share fascinating insights into the park’s science, history, and wildlife.
Explore Old Fall River Road, pause at the Alpine Visitor Center—the highest of any national park—and cross Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in North America at 12,183’. Both our Rocky Mountain Experience and The Full Ride will travel on these roads when they are open.
Call us for more info 970.235.4061
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Start and end your tour at our downtown store front located on the street level of the Courtyard Shops and Flats.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Come and experience a taste of life at Rocky Mountain National Park, on this tour you will do it all! You will travel up - above the trees - two miles above sea level! You'll have the opportunity for a short hike or two and see fast-flowing snow melt, waterfalls, and glaciers! Come, see for yourself the awe inspiring beauty that is Rocky Mountain National Park, or “Rocky” as us locals call it.
What‘s Included
Complimentary snacks as well as hot and cold beverages provided while on board our tours!
Timed Entry
Park entrance fees are included!
Tips are a way for guides to have feedback on their performance. Standard practice is to tip tour guides as you would a server at a nice restaurant typically 15-25% based on performance & experience
Options
The Rocky Mountain Experience
Travel to the Top and Back: This is our high elevation option, Traveling to the highest points accessible utilizing Trail Ridge Road and when open OFRR Duration: 3 hours 36 minutes: this tour is approximately 3.6-4 hours in length for the $176.40 times and 3-3.5 for the $147 times Highest Point in RMNP: You will travel to the highest point accessible on Trail Ridge Road and also go up Old Fall River Road when open (July4-Sep?) Retractable Glass Top Van: Our vans our the BEST WAY to see Rocky with comfort no matter the weather and a stocked snack and beverage station on board!
The Full Ride
Duration: 6 hours: This tour can run long, Please allow 6-7 hours for this tour. See ALL of RMNP!: This tour explores all of Rocky! High altitude roads, crosses the continental divide to the western gates and Bear Lake RD! Luxury Panoramic Bus: Our luxury mini buses with amazing views and built in snack and refreshments are the only way to explore Rocky!
Moosin' Around
An Animal Expedition: This tour option is a fun animal spotting expedition! For the animal lovers this short two hour tour looks for animal sights Duration: 2 hours: This short tour travels the low areas of RMNP looking for animals Retractable Glass Top Van: Our one of a kind retractable top vans with built in snack and refreshment station is the ultimate way to experience Rocky!
Reviews
363 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour. We really...
Susan H,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour. We really loved it. Tour guide Zak was just great and informative. Would highly recommend. The open roof really made the trip.
Amazing Rocky Mountain Experience with an Outstanding Guide
Chris L,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience on the Retractable Glass Top Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park. Our guide, Wesley, truly made the trip memorable. He shared so much knowledge about the park’s history, botany, wildlife, and fun local side stories that kept the tour interesting the entire time. We started the tour with the glass top open, which was beautiful, but after the 27.5 inches of snow the day before, it was definitely chilly! We appreciated being able to close the top at our first stop and stay comfortable while still enjoying the incredible views. One thing that really impressed us was all of the thoughtful extras included at no additional cost. They had bottled water, Coke products, hot chocolate, and even freshly brewed coffee made right in the vehicle. They also provided hiking sticks, which were incredibly helpful on the icy trails. Wesley’s personality and enthusiasm made the tour so enjoyable. Beyond the park itself, he shared recommendations for his favorite local restaurants and interesting information about the Stanley Hotel, which added even more to the experience. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park. It was informative, comfortable, fun, and absolutely worth it!
Lex was a great guide and...
Mark L,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lex was a great guide and was fun and very informative. Near perfect experience. we had a great time!
Amazing experience!
Lisa B,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ride was very comfortable, views were spectacular, and Lex, our guide, was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and very entertaining! My sister and I can't wait to do it again!
The Only Way to Go
933marybethg,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional tour of Rocky Mtn. National Park. Dave was an excellent guide and the open air vehicle was very comfortable. The best way to see the park. We learned so much along the way! Beverages were provided to keep us hydrated. We had several opportunities to take get out and take pictures. I would highly recommend this luxury experience.
RMNP at its finest
Roving32541099596,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zac was amazing and so informative. The bus was fully stocked with all the snacks and drinks we could handle. Totally safe at the higher elevations, I do not like heights but he was a wonderful and safe driver. Definitely would do this again!
Covered a lot and learned a lot about Rocky Mountain.
dallasd849,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see and learn about Rocky Mountain and the Estes area. Brian was out guide and he gave us an amazing tour. I learned so much about the history, landscape, and animals. We got to do a few shorter tails, outlooks, and spotted deer, elk, and chipmunks. We were also given great tips about hikes to do and places to eat. If I make it back, I will be booking another tour with them.
I would love to recommend to anyone,
Candelaria B,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing and exciting, and breathtaking memorable experience. Nothing can compare with the experience
Worth it!
327kerii,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brian was the BEST and my boys and I had a truly wonderful day! He was knowledgeable and patient and made the trip exceptional!
Botany
Brian T,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I learned about botany, birding, geology and history from tour operator Brian in the retractable roof tour on 10-15-25. He didn't rush his presentatation. The vehicl was scrubbed clean and there were plenty of snacks to eat.
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