Private Tour
Winter / Spring Private Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Tour
Overview
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Join us for a guided snowy experience in our 3-row Subaru Ascent through Rocky Mountain National Park on a 4 - 5 hour private tour with only your party & your guide! On our tour, you'll see a waterfall (frozen during our winter months), we'll drive up the famous Trail Ridge Road as far as it is opened for the season, if conditions allow, walk around a frozen Bear Lake or Sprague Lake (both flat & less than a mile), and you'll also visit the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at the end of your tour. This tour is NOT a hiking tour, and focuses more on driving in the National Park with small strolls throughout. Minimum of 2 guests.
*Micro spikes will be used instead of snowshoes and are included for your tour to keep you safe while walking on icy surfaces.
We are only able to offer hotel pickup for guests in Estes Park or the small surrounding towns. If you're not staying near Estes Park, we can meet you at the free parking garage for the Estes Park Visitor Center for pickup.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Carseat must be provided for infants
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Ankle gaiters to keep your shoes dry
Hand warmers to keep you warm
Bottled water
Hiking Poles
Binoculars / Spotting Scope
Traction Chains for walking on icy surfaces
All Fees and Taxes
Heated front and second row seats
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
See the historic and famously haunted Stanley Hotel on your drive towards Rocky Mountain National Park with history and stories of this iconic location.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Our winter tour, starting in Estes Park, is all about taking a beautiful drive into the snow-covered Rocky Mountain National Park with a small snow / icy hike around Bear Lake (if conditions allow). We'll take you as high up Trail Ridge Road as the weather allows. You'll see frozen lakes, beautiful meadows, and wildlife. Your entrance into the Rocky Mountain National Park is included!
Options
Winter / Spring Private Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Local transportation
rwS7755IP,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Explore Estes Manager - Mariah (just like the song!) - was extremely helpful and professional. I would highly recommend Explore Estes for your transportation needs.
Explore Estes was a great experience! 5 Stars!
beckylV8491JU,
May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riley was an excellent tour guide! We enjoyed the history of Estes and RMNP, the educational info of the wildlife and the trees! Loved having the private tour because he tailored it to what we wanted to see! He had a great eye for wildlife and we saw a moose, elk, deer, pika, and magpies! He had a spotting scope that helped to see the wildlife up close, but stay at a safe distance. His car was super clean, and comfortable. You have your own controls in the backseat, including heated seats! I would definitely suggest Explore Estes and Riley to anyone!
Rocky Mountain National Park guided driven tour with optional very short walks
eddiesX5653JB,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riley was great. He was very nice, knowledgeable. He took some beautiful photos for us and showed us some hidden gems in the park. We really had a great experience. This tour was a driven tour with optional short walks. Perfect for families or if the weather is iffy.
Wonderful private tour.
C4796DOdianneh,
May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riley was a very informed gracious tour guide for me. He wanted to make sure I saw everything that I was expecting He was very attentive to my limitations as a 78 year old woman. He continually checked in with me about how I was and if I had questions. He had wonderful stories about the history of the park , the geology ,the habits of the animals. He continuously pointed out the animals and would stop so I could view them. His binoculars were a valuable addition to the experience of the animals. I saw multiple areas of the park that would have taken days to explore. I definitely got my money’s worth.
Fun in Rocky Mountain national park
V6924GUpatriciaw,
May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour. Riley was so knowledgeable and fun. I especially enjoyed the hike in snowpack around Bear lake. Riley supplied cleats and poles, making the hike easy. We saw all the sights including alluvial fan, several overlooks, trail ridge road. Great.
A very special wintery tour of Rocky Mountain National Park!
303sonyal,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day with Riley! He and his wife are lovely people who are obviously well-known and respected in town. Riley is knowledgeable about Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, and is enthusiastic about sharing his love for the area. We had a fantastic time walking trails that we would never have found on our own, and his insights and suggestions enabled us to add unexpected adventures to our Estes Park visit. Plus, Riley was a great sport about taking photos of us, which means we have pictures that are so much nicer than any selfies we could have managed!
Rock Mountain experience
Phyllis P,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riley our guide was very personable, knowledgeable and fun to ride with. We learned alot about the park and its history. We will be back.
Amazing experience! Most...
Cody D,
Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Most definitely a must do for someone that has never been to Rockies. We will be back for a summer trip!
Incredible day for our family
davidcV9351XC,
Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to see the park with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, it’s got to be Riley. My family spent an entire day in Rocky and he had my two girls (7 & 5) attention the whole time. From looking through his telescope at wildlife and views, to learning about the various landmarks, and the Jr Ranger station, we didn’t want the day to end. Thank you Riley, you were wonderful! P.S. their stickers are awesome, my kids have had them on their water bottles since we got home.
Best Tour Guide Ever
Regan S,
Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a very good well-rounded tour of RMNP. Riley is super knowledgeable, not only about the history of Estes Park but also about the natural events that shaped the terrain. He also knows about the flora and fauna of the area. He was super personable and made the day fun and interesting.
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