The 4 Best Estes Park National Park Tours

1.The Rocky Mountain National Park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Ride from Estes Park into Rocky Mountain National Park in an open-air Jeep with a guide such as Chance, Nick, Sam, or Kae. In about three hours, you’ll see mountain meadows, waterfalls, wildlife habitat, Trail Ridge Road, the Alpine Visitor Center, and the accessible Alluvial Fan.

“Our driver Pete was very informative. The tour was able to deal well with the weather even though we were not well prepared.”

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2.Retractable Glass Top Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 357 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $107Best value

Travel from downtown Estes Park to Rocky Mountain National Park in a luxury van with a retractable glass roof. Guides such as Zac, Brian, Lex, and Dave explain geology, wildlife, weather, and park history as you climb Old Fall River Road and Trail Ridge Road above 12,000 feet.

“Our guide Lex was fabulous. She is a knowledgeable tour guide and we learned so much about Rocky Mountain National Park and its animals. The bus was so comfortable and had great visibility. The views were spectacular. The bus was stocked with hot and cold drinks and snacks galore as well as comfy blankets. We saw tons of elk and some deer. FYI , bring toilet paper for the park restrooms.”

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3.Estes Park: Rocky Mountain National Park Glass-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $156

From downtown Estes Park, you’ll ride a small retractable glass-top van through Rocky Mountain National Park with guides such as Brian, Dave, Wesley, or Lex. Expect waterfalls, wildlife, Old Fall River Road, Trail Ridge Road, a stop at 11,796 feet, snacks, hot drinks, and weather protection.

“It was amazing , I have been on a few tours and this was one of the best . Dave did an amazing job explaining the history of the park , behavior of the wild life , and so many other facts about the park and Colorado . If you’re sitting on the fence , book this tour with Dave , you won’t be disappointed.”

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4.Estes Park: Rocky Mountain National Park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · from $130

Join a small group of up to 10 for a three-hour Rocky Mountain National Park tour from downtown Estes Park. Your English-speaking guide drives through meadows, aspen groves, waterfalls, and high tundra, with time for wildlife and scenic stops. Old Fall River Road is included when open.

“Julie was our guide and she was wonderful. We were in Estes Park with out of town family and were worried about an activity during the recent snowfall. It was magical even if the visibility was poor. I can only imagine what it would be like in clear weather. So we will definitely be back.”

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