Winter / Spring Private Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Tour

5.0 (54 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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 frezzing waterfall, 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. You can even add up to an hour of sledding! 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Explore Estes

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Ankle gaiters to keep your shoes dry
Included: Bottled water
Included: Hiking Poles
Included: Binoculars / Spotting Scope with 4K video
Included: Traction Chains for walking on icy surfaces
Included: Sled (add-on)
Included: Entrance fees: Explore Estes covers up to $15 per guest for RMNP entry. Any remaining fees for non-US residents must be paid by the traveler at the park entrance
Included: Heated front and second row seats
Included: Disposable Hand Warmers

Not included

Not included: Government fees: Fees for international travelers / non-US residents into RMNP is not included. An additional $100 per traveler for a day pass, or $250 for an annual NPS pass.
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Infant Car Seat

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

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

30 min

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!
Alluvial Fan

20 min Admission included

On your tour, you'll stop for a guided walk around the Alluvial Fan to see a frozen Horseshoe Falls and learn the history of this unique feature in the National Park.
Trail Ridge Road

30 min Admission included

During the winter months, the famous Trail Ridge Road is usually closed past Many Parks Curve, but your guide will take you as far up the road as possible to see parts of the National Park from above.
Bear Lake

one hour Admission included

If conditions allow, the main destination of your guided tour is the popular Bear Lake. This beautiful area is much more peaceful during the winter off-season months. Your guide will "snowshoe" with you around a frozen Bear Lake, where there are many beautiful photo spots.
Sprague Lake

one hour Admission included

If conditions do not allow for snowshoeing at Bear Lake, your guide will instead take you to "snowshoe" around the equally beautiful Sprague Lake.
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

15 min Admission included

At the end of your guided tour, you'll make a stop at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to purchase souvenirs and get your National Park Passport stamped!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Discovery Lodge
Hotel Estes
Trailborn Rocky Mountains Outpost
Columbine Inn
The Estes Park Resort & Spa
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
Blue Door Inn
Stonebrook Resort
Estes Village Inn
The Maxwell Inn
Deer Crest Resort
River Stone Resorts and Bear Paw Suites

and 25 more pickup points

We are only able to offer pickup for guests within Estes Park. Send us your pickup address in Estes Park (any location) and we'll be sure to arrive promptly at your tour start time. If you’re staying outside of Estes Park, please meet us at the Estes Park Visitor Center Parking Garage. Just look out for our blue Subaru Ascent!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that you need to bring your own infant seats if you are with an infant during the tour.

Options

4 - 5 Hour Winter/Spring Tour

Duration: 5 hours: 4 - 5 hour private driving tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Pickup included
Private Winter Tour + Sledding in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sledding: Add up to an hour for sledding at the Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park! 1 sled per person included.

Duration: 6 hours: Everything in our 4 - 5 hour private driving tour and an additional 1 hour sledding for a 5 - 6 hour private tour!

Pickup included