Rutting Around Elk Viewing Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Fall in the Rockies is a season of golden aspens, crisp mountain air, and one of nature’s most powerful displays—the elk rut. Join us for a front-row seat to this dramatic and fascinating mating ritual, where massive bull elk bugle, strut, and spar in their quest to impress a harem of cows. Our Ruttin’ Around tour takes place during the most active hours for elk: sunrise and sunset, when the light is magical and the park is alive with sound and movement. Your expert guide will share insights into elk behavior and seasonal wildlife activity, adding depth and context to every sighting. Ride in comfort through the stunning landscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park as autumn colors and animal encounters combine for an unforgettable experience.

Available September 7th through October 17th.

Private tours may be available.

Please contact us.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

RMNP pass and Timed-Entry - $80

All Fees and Taxes

In-person Guide in: English

Gratuity - for your Guide

What To Expect

Estes Park

As the weather turns to fall the Elk come down from the Mountain tops and into the town of Estes Park where they compete for dominance, known as the annual Elk Rut! Tour the area in our open Jeeps for incredible opportunities to see the wildside of wildlife in the Rockies.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Rocky Mountain National Park

Elk are known to come down the mountain and into the town of Estes Park during the Rut season. Nonetheless, Elk are still quite fond of the RMNP area and we will likely have a good chance of seeing them there as well as in other areas around town.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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Ruttin' Around Elk Viewing Tour

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommend! Especially sept and October
Amanda G,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing! We went at 4:15 end of October. We saw plenty of elk and some elk fights. Our guide Sam was very funny and knowledgeable. Got plenty of photos and videos. Very beautiful park. Will definitely go back especially want to go in September at height of elk rutt.
Fun night on a cold rainy night.
Scott S,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great tour on a cold rainy night in Rocky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas. Our guide was great taking us as close as he could to see the Elk. At least we were able to see a few Elk on a rainy night.
Highly recommend!!!
lmb817,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing tour with Kae!!! She was very knowledgeable and very friendly. She made sure we got to see plenty of elk and deer! We highly recommend this tour company! Thanks Kae for an outstanding day of great memories!