Glacial Activity and Pristine Mountain Beauty
The Tour - roughly 10 hours
Get away from the crowds and head to Rocky
Mountain National Park where you can literally step into the wilderness.
From Denver we drive north through the beautiful city of Boulder
on our way to Estes Park Village. In Estes
Park we stop and allow you to explore the more than 300 quaint shops
and restaurants available in this delightful mountain village. After shopping,
our adventure in to Rocky Mountain National Park begins. Observe herds of
Elk grazing on rich grasses in Moraine Park. Stroll around Bear Lake, a
cool mountain lake carved out and dammed by glaciers long ago. Learn how
meadows are formed by beaver at the Beaver Ponds. See far spreading views
of glacier carved peaks and valleys on every side as we travel 11 miles
above timberline on Trail Ridge Road, reaching an elevation of 12,183 feet.
Along the way, discover the fragile alpine tundra ecosystem at Forest Canyon
Overlook. Encounter forms of life and climatic conditions found at the Arctic
Circle at the 11,796 foot Alpine Visitors Center. Cross over the Continental
Divide and see the start of the mighty Colorado River at Milner Pass. See
deer, elk, and possibly moose as we exit the park via the glacier carved
Kawuneeche Valley.
Reservation and departure information
Tours run Tuesday through Sunday. Passenger pick-up is from all
downtown Denver hotels*. Morning and full-day tours begin 8-8:30 am,
afternoon tours 1-1:30 pm. Tours include a knowledgeable, friendly guide,
clean comfortable touring vans, snacks and sodas, the price of admission to
all included sites, and park entrance fees. Call (303) 423-8200 or 800-255-5105 for reservations today!
May 15 - October 30
Call for dates and times.
Adults: $75.00 Children 5-12 years: $55.00 Park entrance fee and box
lunch included.
Caution: The Mount Evans and
Rocky Mountain National Park tours are not for the faint hearted. the air
is very thin and sudden changes in the weather are not uncommon on the alpine
tundra. Snow is possible at any time and summertime thunder showers are
frequent. Daytime temperatures often do not exceed 60 degrees and can plummet
with the arrival of a cloud or the stirring of wind. Dress warmly and always
bring a jacket or sweater when visiting the mountains.
Exposure to the sun is 40% greater above timberline than it is at sea level
and only 40% of the oxygen is available. Everyone, regardless of the elevation
they are accustomed to, may be short of breath or have less energy at high
elevations. While most people will not be adversely affected, persons with
health problems such as heart disease or asthma should be strongly cautioned
against the effects of high altitude.
Suggested list of items to bring along:
- Jacket
- Umbrella
- Comfortable shoes
- Cameras and binoculars
- Sunscreen with a rating of 15 or higher
- Sunglasses