Rocky Mountain National Park 1-Day tour from Denver
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Denver, USA
10 to 12 hours (approx.)
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Overview
This full-day tour takes you on a journey from Denver to some of Colorado's most stunning natural landscapes and vibrant towns. Starting in Estes Park, enjoy the picturesque views of Lake Estes and the surrounding mountains. Then, explore the Rocky Mountain National Park, known for its dramatic peaks and scenic trails, including visits to Bear Lake and Sheep Lake. Afterward, head to Boulder, where you can tour the University of Colorado Boulder campus, visit the NCAR Mesa Laboratory to learn about atmospheric science, and stroll along the Pearl Street Mall, filled with public art and local shops. Depending on the season, the itinerary offers the choice of taking a scenic drive through Black Hawk or the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, offering breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and nearby forests. The day ends with a return to Denver, leaving you with memories of Colorado's natural beauty and cultural richness.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Ticket to Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Driver.
- Meals;Food and beverage.
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Denver (Pass By)
Starting from Denver, we will first head to the famous resort town of Estes Park to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery of Estes. Then we will arrive at the Rocky Mountain National Park, which is famous for its many peaks and high mountain roads. Following, we will go to the famous university town of Boulder, visit the University of Colorado Boulder, the NCAR Mesa Laboratory, and take a stroll on Pearl Street Mall. Finally, return to Denver.Before 05/31/2025 Itinerary:Denver → Lake Estes (20 mins) → Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake and sheep Lake, including tickets, 4.5 hours) → Boulder: University of Colorado Boulder (40 mins), NCAR Mesa Laboratory (40 mins), Pearl Street Mall (1 hour) → Denver06/01/2025-10/15/2025 Itinerary:Denver → Black Hawk (30 mins) → Peak To Peak Scenic Byway (1.5 hours) → Lake Estes (25 mins) → Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake and sheep Lake, including tickets, Peak Visitor Center, 5.5 hours) → Denver
Lake Estes
Lake Estes
On the edge of Estes Park, Colorado, Lake Estes is a 185-acre (75 ha) water reservoir held up by the Olympus Dam. Lake Estes sits at 7,522 feet in elevation with approximately 4 miles of shoreline within Larimer County.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake and sheep Lake, including tickets, 4.5 hours)
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It's known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road, drives that pass aspen trees and rivers. The Keyhole Route, a climb crossing vertical rock faces, leads up Longs Peak, the park’s tallest mountain. A trail surrounding Bear Lake offers views of the peaks.
6 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), colloquially referred to as CU or Colorado, is a public research university in Boulder, Colorado. It is the flagship university of the University of Colorado system, and was founded in 1876, five months before Colorado became a state. The sandstone used in the construction of nearly all the buildings on campus was selected from a variety of Front Range Mountain quarries. In 2011, Travel + Leisure named the Boulder campus one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory
Before 05/31/2025 Itinerary:Denver → Lake Estes (20 mins) → Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake and sheep Lake, including tickets, 4.5 hours) → Boulder: University of Colorado Boulder (40 mins), NCAR Mesa Laboratory (40 mins), Pearl Street Mall (1 hour) → Denver
NCAR Mesa Laboratory
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Mesa Lab sits nestled against the foothills to the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado. NSF NCAR's Visitor Center connects scientific research about Earth system science, including weather and climate change, to the public through state-of-the-art exhibits, a variety of public tour options, and custom school field trips.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Black Hawk
06/01/2025-10/15/2025 Itinerary:Denver → Black Hawk (30 mins) → Peak To Peak Scenic Byway (1.5 hours) → Lake Estes (25 mins) → Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake and sheep Lake, including tickets, Peak Visitor Center, 5.5 hours) → Denver
Black Hawk
Black Hawk is nestled adjacent to Central City in Clear Creek Canyon west of Denver. While Black Hawk occupies less than two square miles and has fewer than 100 residents, the former mining and mill town welcomes visitors who come to experience the area's history, scenery and entertainment.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
06/01/2025-10/15/2025 Itinerary:Denver → Black Hawk (30 mins) → Peak To Peak Scenic Byway (1.5 hours) → Lake Estes (25 mins) → Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake and sheep Lake, including tickets, Peak Visitor Center, 5.5 hours) → Denver
Peak To Peak Scenic Byway
Less than an hour from Denver, Boulder, or Fort Collins, this 55-mile-long route provides matchless views of the Continental Divide and its timbered approaches. The string of popular attractions along the way - Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, Eldora Ski Resort - combine recreation with nature preservation. The gravel roads crisscrossing the main highway led to high-country lakes, trailheads, campgrounds, the Moffat Tunnel's east portal, and ghost towns at Hesse and Apex. Established in 1918, this is Colorado's oldest scenic byway.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rocky Mountain National Park 1-Day tour from Denver?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Rocky Mountain National Park 1-Day tour from Denver?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day).
- Ticket to Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Driver.
The following is NOT included:
- Meals;Food and beverage.
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- Gratuities.
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Rocky Mountain National Park 1-Day tour from Denver is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rocky Mountain National Park 1-Day tour from Denver will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Ticket to Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Driver.
- Meals;Food and beverage.
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
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