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Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

73 Reviews | Boulder, USA

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Overview

Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Take an unforgettable drive through Rocky Mountain National Park with this self-guided audio tour! These beautiful peaks are loaded with hiking trails and astonishing vistas, and this comprehensive tour will introduce you to all of them. Visit stunning lakes and mountain passes, hear the history of the remarkable women who helped create the park, and learn about the Ute tribe and their legends. And, of course, don’t forget to snap a few photos along the way!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's Included

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

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Rocky Mountain National Park
U.S. 34, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA

What To Expect

Rocky Mountain National Park

Welcome to Rocky Mountain National Park! This tour will take you through the most picturesque stretch of this majestic mountain range. Get ready for stunning vistas, lush meadows, and prime wildlife-spotting!Note: This 40+ miles-long tour covers the essentials of Rocky Mountain Park in 2-3 hours.Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, also known as Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building, is the park headquarters and principal visitors center of Rocky Mountain National Park in central northern Colorado.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Deer Mountain

The first hiking trail you'll reach is the Deer Mountain Trailhead, which leads up 1,000 feet to some spectacular views from a mountainous summit.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beaver Ponds

Up next are Beaver Ponds, featuring an easy boardwalk through secluded, very pretty wetlands.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hidden Valley

After that is Hidden Valley, a boreal forest with some of the hardiest flora in the country.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Many Parks Curve Overlook

You'll arrive next at the Many Parks Curve Overlook, which offers stunning views of not one or two but three gorgeous mountain meadows.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Curve Overlook

The next overlook you'll reach is Rainbow Curve Overlook, which sits right at the altitude beyond which most trees can no longer grow. Suffice to say it boasts some pretty incredible views!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ute Trail

At the next trail, the Ute Trailhead, you'll learn about the Ute tribe which once called the Rockies home.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Forest Canyon Overlook

Continuing on, you'll come to the Forest Canyon Overlook, featuring a vista from 12,000 feet up. You'll also get some facts about the Arapaho tribe while taking in the views.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lava Cliffs Overlook

Your route takes you next to the Lava Cliffs Overlook. You might not think "lava" when you think of the Rocky Mountains, but these 28 million year-old cliffs are sure to change your mind about that!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gore Range Overlook

Next, you'll arrive at the Gore Range Overlook. This ominously-named range gets its name from the deep red coloring it takes on at certain times of the day, and you might just catch sight of that striking image while visiting!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alpine Visitor Center

You'll pass the Alpine Visitor Center next. This isn't just a great place to stop for snacks and restrooms, it's also the highest-elevation visitor center in any US national park!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Medicine Bow Curve

At the Medicine Bow Curve, up next, you won't want to leave your camera in the car! This vista is so high up you can see the state of Wyoming from it!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Forest Canyon Overlook

Ever seen an alpine lake? That's next, at Poudre Lake. This lake is so high up that it freezes all the way through, top to bottom, each winter.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Farview Curve Viewpoint

Continuing on, you'll arrive at Fairview Curve Viewpoint, offering an excellent look at the Never Summer Mountain Range.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colorado River Trail

The next trail leads to some great views of the famous Colorado River. Here, you'll also learn some of that river's surprising history.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Timber Creek Road Camp Barn

The road you'll follow throughout the park wasn't built in a day, and your next stop, the Timber Creek Road Camp Barn, provides a glimpse into the ambitious construction project's past.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holzwarth Historic Site

More history waits ahead, at the Holzwarth Historic Site. Once the home of a small family, this became one of the nation's first dude ranches before the area was a national park.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bowen-Baker Trailhead

Up next is the Bowen/Baker Trailhead, marking the start of one of the park's longest trails. Experienced hikers looking for a challenge will definitely want to check this one out!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coyote Valley Trailhead

The next trail, the Coyote Valley Trail, is a great choice for hikers looking for an easier, shorter journey. This trek also has opportunities for fishing!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Onahu Trailhead

The Ute and the Arapaho weren't the only tribes to call the Rockies home. You'll learn about another, the Onahu, at the Onahu Trailhead up next.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Lake

The main tour concludes in the town of Grand Lake, which has all the amenities you'll need after a long, rewarding day in the Rockies.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Moraine Park Museum

If you chose to take the Bear Lake detour, you'll come first to the Moraine Park Amphitheater, which dates all the way back to the park's earliest days.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Moraine Park Museum

At Moraine Park, up next, you'll have the opportunity for some seriously scenic horseback riding.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bear Lake Trailhead

After that you'll come to Cub Lake Trailhead, where you'll learn about the lasting damage caused by wildfires within the park.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fern Lake

Beyond that is Fern Lake Trailhead, the perfect stop for hikers looking for a bit of peace and quiet away from the crowds.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Odessa Lake-Flattop Mountain Junc.

As you follow the route, you'll find it hard to miss Eagle Cliff Mountain, named for the golden eagles and bald eagles which can frequently be seen in this area.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eagle Cliff Mountain

Looking for a picturesque picnic spot? You'll find it next, at Hollowell Park.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hollowell Park

A relaxing destination with many picnic tables and excellent views of Mill Creek Basin below Longs Peak.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sprague Lake

Continuing on, you'll come to Sprague Lake, one of the best spots in the entire park to catch the sunrise. If you can get here early enough, it's highly recommended!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bierstadt Lake Trailhead

After that is the Bierstadt Lake Trailhead. This lake is every bit as beautiful as Sprague Lake, and tends to have fewer visitors, so be sure to stop by if you want to enjoy a bit of wilderness solitude.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead

The next trail, at Glacier Gorge Junction, offers a great trek through the park's famous quaking aspens. These iconic aspens are among the hardiest trees around!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bear Lake

Finally, you'll arrive at Bear Lake. This immense lake is a phenomenal spot to end your journey, get a few final photos, and bask in the pristine beauty of the Rocky Mountains.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.

Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour?

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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.38 out of 5 stars based on 73 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour?

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).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!.
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!.
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!.
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!.
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!.
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!.
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone.

The following is NOT included:

Park Passes.

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..

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:

Accessibility information for the Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour is as follows:

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

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 Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour 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 2024