Ultimate Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour

Free cancellation

Place: Denver

Duration: from 2 hours to 3 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

With audioguide

Why you’ll love this…

Explore the raw natural beauty of the most dramatic mountain range in North America
Learn about the Ute people, their history in the Rockies, and their rich legends and mythology
Discover the little-known history of the unique, nature-loving women who made this national park what it is today
Find all the best hiking trails and overlooks in the park--and don’t forget to bring your camera!

What to expect

Your tour through the Rockies begins at the Estes Park entrance, where you’ll have the opportunity to take a detour down toward Bear Lake. The first hiking trail you’ll reach along the main route is Deer Mountain Trailhead, offering great views from above if you’re willing to make the trek. You’ll see Beaver Ponds, featuring a boardwalk through a unique wetland biome, followed by Hidden Valley.

Next, you’ll arrive at the first of many overlooks: Many Parks Curve Overlook. This viewpoint offers excellent views of a bunch of lush glacial meadows. As you continue, you’ll pass the Roger Toll Memorial, and after a few more overlooks, you’ll arrive at Poudre Lake. On your way to the Colorado River Trailhead, which offers a look at an abandoned mining town, you’ll hear about Margaret Boos and the science behind the Rocky Mountains.

Further along are a couple fascinating historical sites. First up is the Timber Creek Road Camp Barn, an artifact of the depression-era work projects which helped build the park’s roads and trails. Then, there’s the Holzwarth Historic Site, a remnant of the homesteads which could once be found all over the Rockies. Up ahead, at Coyote Valley Trailhead, you’ll find an easy, paved trail with a popular fishing spot at the end. On your way to the Green Mountain Trailhead, you’ll learn about the bountiful wildlife that call the Rocky Mountains home.

Finally, you’ll arrive at the lakeside town of Grand Lake, a perfect place to round off your experience.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket

What’s included

Audio-guided tour

Map

Downloadable APP

What’s not included

Attractions tickets

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, U.S. 36, Estes Park, CO, USA

Meeting point:

This self-guided tour begins at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Be sure to check your email before you begin driving to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.