If you have just a short amount of time in the Rocky Mountain National Park, then an organized tour…read moreis the way to go. After researching tour companies through Yelp and other review websites I settled on Rocky Mountain Rush because of their great reviews on Trip Advisor. Though we had to contend with a rainy day, RMR did a great job of showing us some of the highlights of the park. The park itself is absolutely breathtaking (separate review) and a need-to-see experience. The RMR vehicle (pretty much a really big Hummer) is spacious and very comfortable. Since it has the capacity to become an open air vehicle, it can get a little chilly inside. Comfy fleece blankets are provided. Our guide was fantastic - he seemed to know a lot about the park's history and was truly funny. Just a couple of things... not easy to make a reservation online. I sent three requests and eventually just had to call. It is virtually impossible for me to use a phone on my work days so I would have found online more convenient. A longer tour, even by just an hour or so would be great. The park is huge so don't get me wrong... I get why you can't see everything in a few hours. Besides the basic hummer tour, they also do downhill biking adventures and wine and cheese sunset tours. Their prices are on the moderate side ($50 pp). Overall, a good service!

Great tour company, excellent guides, and a fun experience for all. It doesn't hurt that they give…read moretourists who are of age a little splash of schnapps in their hot cocoa to sweeten the pot, and snacks along the way are welcome (Oreos, peanut butter crackers, etc.). Tours are relatively reasonably priced (though not cheap) for the entertainment and educational bits and bobs about the places you're taken to, but for the winter tours where your exposure to several areas of the park is limited, I do think they could knock off a few bucks. We had a bit of a mishap during my tour, where my phone was dropped and my battery tumbled off a bridge and down the side of the mountain. Our guide saved the day by literally sliding down the mountain to retrieve my battered - but still functional! - phone innards. Nevermind the details about how that happened (though I wonder if it'll make it into our guide's stories from here on out), but not having that battery would have really put a kink in the remainder of FH and I's trip to Colorado, so I was thankful, if a bit nervous, that he rescued it. We would love to come back in the summertime and take one of the off-road tours, and will definitely look up this company again if we find ourselves in Estes in warmer months.

I signed myself and my two grown kids for the Panoramic Peak Tour October 4th. Joe was our guide…read moreand he offered a wealth of interesting information on nature, the trail, and the general area. It was a gorgeous day too. Joe balanced the tour with the thrill of a 4-wheel trail with time outside the vehicle in nature learning about aspens, seeing the marks of a bear cub climbing a tree, elk markings on aspens and why they chew the bark. The view from the fire tower was amazing. Joe was personable, polite, a great driver, and seemed passionate about nature. You will enjoy riding with Joe!

Therese was a wonderful guide and driver. She asked before we left if anyone was scared of heights…read more& I raised my hand. She had me sit in the middle so my view down was as pronounced. She also warned me to not look at certain scary parts of the road. Thanks for taking such good care of me, Therese! I do agree with another reviewer that the Chinese restaurant joke needs to be retired. Very racist. Other than that, a perfect tour.

My family and I hired Green Jeep Tours for a private excursion into Rocky Mountain National Park…read more The 8 of us piled into the converted jeep and enjoyed a 7+ hour day of adventures. Our driver and guide Michael was an absolute star, tailoring the trip to our interests. Because we booked a private tour, we got picked up and dropped off directly from our cabin! Michael was super knowledgeable of the park itself, the ecosystems, flora and fauna. He shared lots of stories about historical figures who influenced this area in Colorado. We went to several lakes, waterfalls, and hiked in several different spots. We got to see lots of wildlife - moose, elk, deer, marmot, chipmunks, pikas, and lots of birds! The day trip was a highlight of our time in Estes Park and we're so thankful for the special care Michael showed our family. We had a variety of mobility amongst the members of our group and he was very accommodating to our needs.

Highly recommend to anyone! Our group of two was paired with a group of four--three adults and one…read morelittle. The little did just fine in the car seat in the backseat of the jeep while the rest of us rode in the open back. Chance was an incredible guide telling us facts and funny anecdotes (and dad jokes) along the way. He also jumped out with us on each of the stops inside of the park. Grab a bathroom break and drinks/snacks before you head out near the office. There are primitive bathrooms along the way.

What a beautiful ride! The views of the Rockies are spectacular (of course). It is very well run…read moreand right near downtown with parking on site. The trams are smallish and we went up with 6 people on board (plus a wonderful, sweet operator named Michelle (she is so sweet...). Plenty of room and windows open on 3 sides! Up top there are trails and rocks and views in every direction. On the way down it was just the two of us and another very friendly and enjoyable operator named Lance. A second shout out to Michelle and Lance for making the experience that much more pleasant. Highy recommended!

The wife wanted to do this and it looked like fun so off we went. The cost in July 2026 is $40 for…read morean adult and $25 for a kid. There is paid parking as well. There is a gift shop before you begin and at the top. The ride takes about 7=8 minutes each way. They have continuous one car up and one car down. Each car holds 8-10 people, depending on their weight. They do a good job of keeping groups together. The lines can be long and we waited about 45 minutes to go up and another 25 minutes on the way down. Once at the top, there are hiking trails, some great overlooks, and of course spectacular views. I would say that the views are worth the price. You can buy peanuts to feed the chipmunks, which seemed to be a popular activity. The chipmunks were happy and well fed. The reason for 4 stars is the long wait in line. The views are 5 star but you have to be patient for the payoff.

We did "the shining tour" and it was excellent! No spoilers will be given here, but you will learn…read morea lot, see plenty of cool things within the hotel and the tour guides are excellent. They are knowledgeable and funny. It's worth the money for an hour long experience.

The tour was just the right length and depth and our guide was informative and entertaining. The…read moreparking situation is currently a nightmare with overflow parking reached via extremely rough terrain and it's a shame they charge you $10 for that terrible of parking (it should be included in the ticket price). Also the grounds are torn up by construction and it's not the beauty spot that it normally is.

Yellow Wood Guiding provided us with a memorable visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. We had the…read morehalf day wildlife tour. Jared is an outstanding guide. His knowledge and insight was greatly appreciated. We saw elk, moose, deer, marmots, pika and many other small animals and birds. Jared was great at spotting them and pointing them out. He told us about the habitat and habits of the animals we saw. I recommend Jared and Yellow Wood Guiding very highly. He made our time at Rocky Mountain our best vacation ever!

Best birthday present ever! My sister and I did one of the sunrise tours. I've been on wildlife…read moretours all over the country and this one was my favorite. Jared is a very knowledgeable naturalist and he has a great entertaining, conversational manner. Not only did he find tons of wildlife for us to watch, he talked all about the animal behaviors we were seeing (that's not common in my experience - a lot of guides I've toured with end the conversation at "hey look! An elk.") Even in between seeing animals, Jared was unstumpable. I had questions about the trees in RMNP and the geology and he has so many interesting facts to share. Thanks for a great morning, Jared!

Landon was wonderful getting us signed in after booking online for a Jeep Rubicon on Thursday…read moreOctober 8! His recommendation of the Estes Loop proved both challenging and exhilarating! We were extremely pleased with the Jeep and its capabilities. The Jeep was very well maintained and ready for our challenges. We were so impressed with Backbone Adventures we returned Sunday October 11 to rent a Polaris Razor two seater for the day to drive the Rollins Park trail. The Toyota Tacoma tow vehicle, trailer and Razor were in excellent condition and ready to go upon our arrival. Trevor did a wonderful orientation and very highly recommended Rollins Park. It was amazing!!! We were also pleased that Backbone Adventures gave a 5% discount to first responders and 10% discount to return customers. Thank you for helping make our trip to Estes Park a wonderful experience!

Not bad for a simple visit. Some parts could use more attention, but the main experience was fine…read moreand the staff stayed respectful throughout.

This park is so heavily visited, so there are multiple visitor centers to help spread the load of…read moreaddressing all of the questions that tourists may have. Seriously, millions of visitors enjoy the park every year. I stayed in the gateway town of Estes Park, which is literally minutes away from the park entrance. I did the Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha Lakes via Nymph Lake Trail, as well as Bear Lake. The trails were in great condition, and even though the trails were heavily trafficked, everyone was pretty courteous. The views were simply amazing. Do note that you might need to be acclimated to the higher atmosphere (=thinner air) and so hiking may be more difficult than your usual if you're coming from lower elevations. I visited during elk mating season, and while I did see elk in the park, I saw even more in the parks of Estes Park!

Lived in denver for 17 years, traveled all over the world and this is my first trip to RMNP. Wow,…read morewhat was I thinking waiting so long. One of the Crown Jewels of the National Park Service, RMNP sits just outside of Estes Park and 90 minutes from Denver. We camped at Moraine Park and with that came a guaranteed timed entry and all access to the park. It was the perfect way to avoid booking entry to the park and separate booking for Bear Lake area. Our campsite had a phenomenal view on Long's Peak and was walking distance to Elk meadow. Every morning and evening we were front row to the bull elk bugling and enjoyed a great camping experience. We saw so much wildlife but the stand outs were, Moose. Elk. Deer. Coyotes. Fox. Marmot. Pika. Blue Jay. The park is a spectacular spotlight on the Rocky Mountains. We hiked from meadows to mountain tops and enjoyed many epic views and endless fresh air. Got caught in a big rain storm and watched a hiker find his missing keys!! Please note, elk meadow is restricted a bit during this time to let the elk mate. We watched a coupled disregard that and wander down to get wedding photos near the elk herd, wedding dress and all. Park security did not find that amusing. I'm sure those were very expensive wedding photos lol. So much to see and experience. Now I understand why every tourist coming to Colorado needs to see this park.

Best tour guide ever! Thank you Jeremiah (JJ) for giving us an adventure to remember forever…read more And, thank you for being patient with us old people! Perfect tour for families and adults only. Jeremiah made the day fun for all and we enjoyed the company of those with us.

Hands down the absolute best tour company ever! JJ (Jeremiah) was incredibly knowledgeable and…read morevery accommodating!! The views were amazing and he made sure we got the best bang for our buck! Not to mention, he was the perfect photographer for our ENGAGEMENT!

Wow, what an amazing tour company…read more I'll start off with if you're looking for a basic tour, go somewhere else. We started our tour off in the city and were told about the rich historical events that brought this area to life. Then we wandered into the park taking some often overlooked back roads. From start to finish, we were treated like kings and queens and the tour was tailored to our needs.

Garry was an amazing tour guide from start to finish! We loved his energy, knowledge, and…read moreenthusiasm about Estes Park and the surrounding peaks. It didn't matter that the Trailhead Rd. Was closed for the season, he kept it interesting with several breathtaking spots to see scenic views, wildlife, and waterfalls. He had a answer to any question we had and narrated every step in his comfy tour van with giant windows. He was especially considerate of the physical limitations of our group and tailored the perfect visit to our likes and needs. We were blown away at his deep love and respect for people with disabilities and veterans. We are 100% happy with this tour!