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    4.7 (65 reviews)

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    The super cool truck.
    Tricia R.

    We took the 3 hr tour called "Top of the World". John was our tour guide and he was outstanding. Very knowledgeable. The sites were fantastic through the Rocky Mountains. I learned so much and this tour allowed us to take in the sites and learn instead of watching the road. Our ticket also included a 7 day pass into the park. Well worth it

    Our big family with 8 adults and 6 kids under age seven had a blast with John. He was so good with our kids, taking time to teach them about glaciers, aspen tree bark and climate zones. The tour was comfortable and adventurous at the same time and being able to bring our car seats along meant we had no worries brining even the toddlers along. Highlight of our Estes Park vacation! Can't miss!

    Splashing through a muddy spot!
    Robert H.

    We took our 4 and 6 year old grand kids on the rush tour and had a terrific time! The driver (Phil) was entertaining, courteous, and made sure the little ones were entertained, but not scared. We were fortunate that it rained the night before, so had plenty of mud puddles. The kids (all of us!) had blast splashing through these and kicking up mud! Beautiful views fun terrains, and Phil kept us entertained with information and stories about the forest and history of the area. We HIGHLY recommend this tour company will go with them again next time we're in the area

    Top Of The World Tour =12005'
    Ingrid M.

    LOVED IT! My first time to see mountains and Dave our tour guide was so kind and informative. We got to stop several times and I got the ultimate selfie at 12,005 ft'. This was so comfortable because the climate changes as you go up and he can open and shut the side windows. Even in the Tundra level he has heat and blankets but we had the best weather and didn't even need them. Eveyone would love the Top of the World Tour and see one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL places on the planet EARTH. I'm going back for sure.

    Three generations of family fun!
    Amy A.

    Hands down the best thing we did as a family in years. Our tour guide Tom was awesome and made it a great time for all three generations on our "not so mellow" tour! This was the first time my Teenage Daughter and her friend put down their cell phones and spent time with the rest of the family. Thank you Tom, for showing and teaching my family so much and helping us make life long memories.

    Absolutely awesome time.  Will definitely do this again. Dave, rocks!  Looks like he fell out of an 80s hair band. Coolness!
    Stephen E.

    Awesome awesome Awesome! Will do again next time we are in Estes Park. We took the Panorama Mountain Tour. Dave the guide was coolness personified. He looks like he fell out of an 80s hair band but is more like that college philosophy professor everyone loved. A bit spendy, but so worth it. Will do this again for sure!

    Rock'n Roller Coaster tour with Neil. a 5 star event!
    Patrick S.

    Rock'n Roller Coaster tour with Neil was outstanding. Great trails that look back on the entire Estes Park community and the Rocky Mountain National Park range. Neil was super knowledgeable, extremely friendly and a great four wheel captain. Access to private trails and a lookout point that gives you a 360 degree view. Great tunes, nice stops, snacks. Super value and I highly recommend this for couples and families alike.

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    Super fun activity in Estes Park perfect for all ages! Dan was our guide and was super knowledgeable and fun.

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    It was a really great tour. Kevin had a lot of info he shared and made the trip great. Will definitely come back in the spring/summer time.

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    What a great experience! Toured with Dave and he was fantastic......ask for him when you reserve!

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    Estes Park Aerial Tramway - Fresh Cotton Candy made here  10-01-2025

    Estes Park Aerial Tramway

    4.3(82 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    I love ascending whether by car, tram, train, funicular, or airplane!…read more I had this experience on my list of things to do while on vacation when we visited the Rocky Mountain National Park. We finished taking the scenic drives around RMNP and went into Estes Park. I suggested we take the tram up the mountain before dinner. We arrived at the lower terminal. There's a parking lot available to park in for a fee. Handicap Parking is free. We went inside and bought our tickets for $35.96 each. There was no line to board the tram, so we went on out to the loading area. There's a gift shop here you can visit before going up. It is highly recommended to have a reservation (purchase tickets in advance)! Prices vary depending on day of the week and time. If you are a walk-in, the time slot you want may be sold out and you'll have to select an available time. Each tram accommodates 10 people. We had the car to ourselves along with the tram attendant. She was very friendly and we had a nice conversation. She lets riders in and out of the tram. The ride is fairly short (5 minutes each way) even though the tram doesn't travel terribly fast. There's an elevation gain of 1,029 ft. The upper terminal sits at 8,619 ft. This is a very smooth ride. The windows of the tram were wide open, which was great! At the upper terminal, there is an observation platform with telescopes, gift shop, picnic areas, restrooms, cafe, and a trail to the West Summit. The trail is .75 miles one way and is supposedly a fairly easy hike. There's a machine that spins fresh cotton candy and I had to try it! We bought a small bag of peanuts to feed the chipmunks, but it seemed like the birds got most of them. The view is breathtaking! We left the top around the golden hour and it was awesome! This was a serene way to enjoy nature!

    So fun! So not hesitate to book the three rides! One just isn't enough! The views are epic! The…read moreride controllers are really good at managing riders so you can go as fast as you want without worrying about bumping into the person in front of you! We loved it!

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    Estes Park Aerial Tramway - The chipmunks are bold...

    The chipmunks are bold...

    Estes Park Aerial Tramway - Estes Tram and Estes Park behind it

    Estes Tram and Estes Park behind it

    Estes Park Aerial Tramway

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    Yellow Wood Guiding

    Yellow Wood Guiding

    4.9(31 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    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!

    My wife and I had an amazing time working with Jared on Monday for a sunrise and sunset photo…read moreexcursion. Jared communicated well before the trip to make sure we were prepared for the day. He was punctual both times he picked us up and was a wealth of knowledge about the area. We are just getting into photography and Jared was patient in educating us on the different aspects of photography and what we should be taking into consideration when looking to take a photo. He made sure we were covering the topics we wanted to shoot and would give us different options as the day/weather provided. We traveled in for a wedding so we used Jared's equipment. While cautious, he was very trusting of his using and carrying his equipment. He knows great spots for different types of pictures. We're coming back from this trip with some great photos of the Rocky Mountains and the pika I was hoping to see. If you are into photography or just getting into it and want to have someone show you around RMNP, we highly recommend booking with Jared.

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    Yellow Wood Guiding - Coyote about to pounce on prey (photographed using a phone through a scope)

    Coyote about to pounce on prey (photographed using a phone through a scope)

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    Backbone Adventures - Winter Razor rental ride

    Backbone Adventures

    4.8(168 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    We rented a 4-seater ATV from Backbone Adventures and had an incredible day out on the Switzerland…read moreTrail. It was 3 of us, including my 8-year-old son, and the conditions couldn't have been better--just a little snow, some mud, and plenty of opportunities for big splashes (which my son absolutely loved). We did a 5-hour rental, which felt like the perfect amount of time to explore without feeling rushed. The equipment was in great shape, and even the truck used to haul the ATV and trailer to the trailhead was well-maintained--everything felt professional and dialed in. The team really made the experience stand out. Everyone we interacted with was fantastic, and Andrew in particular was a superstar--he handled both checkout and check-in, made everything easy, and clearly cares about making sure customers have a great time. We'll definitely be back, especially to experience the trails in full snow. Highly recommend all around.

    My husband really wanted to go side by side riding while on vacation so we chose Backbone…read moreAdventures because it had excellent reviews. The customer service here is excellent. Everyone working here was friendly, informative, knowledgeable, and provided excellent recommendations for what trail to choose. They suggested we log in to CoTrex so we had access to the off road trail, which was very helpful. They also had us scan a QR code with directions to the trail, which made the whole process very seamless. We got a side by side for 3 hours and went to Pole Hill. It was a lot of fun. The trails were great and it also had amazing views! We also saw a fox on the trail. You can tell that everyone working there loves the outdoors and that they all truly care about giving all their customers an amazing experience! Highly recommend this place!

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    Backbone Adventures - Family checking out the view on an atv adventure in Estes Park with Backbone Adventures

    Family checking out the view on an atv adventure in Estes Park with Backbone Adventures

    Backbone Adventures - Couple riding atv 4 wheelers on Johnny Park in Estes Park with Backbone Adventures

    Couple riding atv 4 wheelers on Johnny Park in Estes Park with Backbone Adventures

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    Rocky Mountain National Park - Bear Lake

    Rocky Mountain National Park

    4.7(815 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This place is absolutely stunning!! You have to go if you are in the Colorado area!!…read more We got in around noon and went to Bear lake and Alberta falls! Both were incredible. We also drove around a bit and it was just dream like! There are sooo many elk! Drive slow and watch for wild life!! Hiking can be difficult even on the well maintained paths. Make sure you wear solid footwear! Take lots of pictures and know your cell phone service may not work inside the park. Always remember to carry out what you carry in! That includes things like banana peels and orange rinds! Don't leave anything behind! Enjoy this absolutely gorgeous national park!!

    The views are spectacular from every angle throughout the park!…read more Rocky Mountain National Park was established on January 26, 1915 and was dedicated on Sept. 4, 1915. We had already planned to come here on Oct. 1, 2025 which coincided with the first day of the Federal Government Shutdown. We arrived before anyone was at the Entrance Station to take entrance fees & reservations. We later exited & reentered the park and there was a guy at the entrance booth. He didn't seem to know what was going on and the fees/reservations were not collected. I had gone online to recreation.gov and made a reservation for a timed entry to the park. There was a $2 fee. There are 2 reservation options: Timed Entry with or without Bear Lake Road Reservation. First wildlife we saw were the Mule Deer. During our visit here, we heard Elk bugling, saw Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, chipmunks, & birds. Trail Ridge Road is a major road which is also part of US Highway 34. It takes you up to the Alpine Tundra and is the highest continuous paved road in North America. Some of the stops are: Fairview Curve, Medicine Bow Curve, Lava Cliffs, Rock Cut, Forest Canyon, & Many Parks Curve. With the different elevations in the park, the terrain also changes! I was amazed with how the landscape was so vast & stunning from the grassy meadows to the Alpine Tundra! Trail of Aspens - there's a plaque with information about it at Hollowell Park. Look in the distance above the sign and you'll see them. Going in the Autumn time, it was so easy to see them as they were changing colors! Sprague Lake - saw lots of Trout in the shallow water before reaching the lake itself. Took the Trail Ridge Road up to the Alpine Tundra area where the Alpine Visitor Center is. This visitor center is the highest one in the National Park System at 11,796 feet. It was closed, but the Trail Ridge Store with a coffee stand next door was open. The elevation here can bring on altitude sickness. The elevation reaches over 12,000ft. Everyone should be careful and drink plenty of water. We live at Sea Level in Los Angeles and acclimating to the elevation helped somewhat. We still had a bit of trouble catching our breath. Coming back down, we stopped by the Sheep Lakes Information Station. I think we were too early to see the sheep. We didn't see any Bighorn Sheep there. Alluvial Fan - Pretty cool area! There was a Lawn Lake flood on July 15, 1982. An alluvial fan is basically a fan-shaped deposit of sediment. There's a bridge across Roaring River near the base of the Alluvial Fan. You can walk up a little bit for a view of the water falling or a selfie with the river in the background. We spent about 8 hours in the park. Most of it was driving and taking in the sights. No hiking for us, but we did get out and do some of the short walks out to see things. Our last stop was at the Fall River Visitor Center. It is located just outside of the park. Lucky for us that this is run in a partnership with the NPS & by the Rocky Mountain Conservatory and was open! We were able to see the exhibits and use the park stamp for my parks passport book. Next door is a store that we also visited and took advantage of their restroom before heading into the town for dinner. I hope to make it back again! Seeing the wildlife and the tundra area were highlights.

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    Rocky Mountain National Park - Rocky Mountain National Park

    Rocky Mountain National Park

    Rocky Mountain National Park - Alpine Ridge Trail

    Alpine Ridge Trail

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