My wife and I went to The Stanley Hotel for the Shining tour because I am huge Stephen King fan! I…read moreloved the tour and it was super informational! Our guide, Mary, was super fun and had jokes and some really good facts for us! She encouraged us to take pictures and to ask questions! I will definitely be back

Being the horror book/film fan that I am I knew we had to take The Shining Tour here at the Stanley…read moreHotel. I had read Stephen Kings book The Shining when I was way too young and it absolutely terrified me like it should have. When the movie came out, I really enjoyed it but you can never replicate the book. Visiting this old and historic somewhat haunted hotel, I was ready to learn more about the imagination of Stephen King. His staying here many years ago brought about the inspiration to write the book. Although no filming took place here for the movie, the mini series was filmed here in 1997. We began the tour within the hotel and we had a fairly new tour guide all the way from Turkey. Unfortunately, I forgot his name but he was was well spoken, funny and informative. My favorite part of the tour was visiting the renovated caretakers cottage. It was decorated with period furniture and pictures of the original family that took care of the Stanley Hotel many years ago. I couldn't believe there was a 100 year old Victrola that still worked. Our guide was kind enough to play it for us. Upstairs they have recreated the Shining Suite which included a bed, the famous patterned Shining carpet and of course the bathroom from Room 237. Just walking in the bathroom took me back to that particular chapter of the book. REDRUM! Pricing for the tour was $30 and you can purchase tickets online. The hotel charges $10 to park and provides you with a $5 chip to spend in the hotel. A historical hotel tour is also offered here for $25. Outside of the tour, the hotel is definitely a place to visit. Location is phenomenal as it sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

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.

Booked this last minute Rocky Mountain Safari tour for 4pm. Our tour guide Jeff was friendly,…read morefunny, and knowledgeable. The tour started out slow for animal sightings but Jeff eventually got us on some elk herds and deer. They are active in the morning (7am) and evening (closer to 6pm). Jeff made sure we were comfortable the whole time. This is a great tour for people looking for a local perspective.

This was the best day of our week long vacation in Estes Park. Rebecca showed us all around RMNP…read moreand told us about the park's history. She put us in the perfect position to see the wildlife. We saw a huge herd of elk near 12000 feet. It was amazing. I highly recommend this tour. Ask for Rebecca!

From the owner: Our family tours are in your own vehicle to ensure a unique and safe experience for your family and…read moreguests. With your cell phones or digital cameras, RMNPhotographer Tours will guide your family and guests to the wonders of Rocky Mountain National Park. View snow-covered mountain vistas and lush green valleys. See alpine lakes, rolling streams, and waterfalls. Your guide will seek gentle deer, dynamic elk, and massive moose to allow you to capture your photos.

Great service with good instructions, travel vehicle with charging stations, beverages and snacks,…read moreblankets and fantasruc views & information.

Very knowledgeable about the RMNP and the history of Estes Park. Drives the bus with style…read more Pleasant manor and interesting personality. We highly recommend their tour, First Class Thx Max and Linda Georgetown Texas

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.

A wonderful tour of RMNP and well worth it! The guide was very knowledgeable and knew a lot about…read morewhat we were seeing. Beautiful views of the park!

While visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, I spent some time in Estes Park after each day in the…read morepark. You have to go through this town to get to a couple of the park entrances. I grabbed dinner at a few restaurants and spent some time in Stanley Park. The view of Lake Estes from the park is stunning. The downtown area in Estes Park has a number of restaurants and retail stores. For activities, there is an Aerial Tramway to Prospect Mountain's summit or you can jump on a jeep tour. If you love outdoor activities, this is a great place to visit. Sadly, there was a huge wildfire going on when I was here that caused a lot of smoke. But overall, Estes Park is a great town to visit and has lots to do.

The downtown is full of shops and mass amounts of people who capitalize off tourism from those…read morevisiting Rocky Mountain National Park. The shops sell stuff to the tourists and it's basically all souvenirs. We had ice cream and it was mediocre. The service is horrible here in general. I don't know what it is, but I think it's because the employees seem to be seasonal workers that really don't care. I also got the vibe that many locals hate tourism from the National Park so you get a mix of experiences from those businesses that truly care about your experience and others that don't at all and are annoyed by the amount of tourists in their town. The crosswalks in downtown go straight and horizontal so every now and then you get crossing guards yelling that you can now cross in all directions. The downtown doesn't have enough parking so it's hard to find a spot to park.

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.

I have had many tours around the country, this was one of the best tours I have ever had! Rachel…read morewas fun and very informative on the story of Estes! I enjoyed the walk and the experience! Definitely a hidden gem! Definitely a must do with the family! It made our experience in Estes Park! Thank you Rachel for an amazing time!

From the owner: A one hour tour learning about Estes Park history read more

This is truly a hidden gem - make sure to come here when you visit EP! The tours are given by…read moreexcellent volunteers that add their own personal touches and favorite stories to their speeches. The house is so well-preserved and full of actual items from when the MacGregor's lived on the ranch; items are not just of the period but their actual belongings, which is really special to experience. Get a taste for the homestead life while enjoying a beautiful mountain backdrop!

Cost: $5 (for 18(+) y/o). Value: limitless…read more Steve, Sally, Rita, and the wonderful lady at the gift shop--all volunteers on this working, living ranch/museum--made our group's visit spectacular. Take your kids! Check out the place that served as Estes Park's first Post Office, and much more. You'll find a gift shop, organic garden (weeded by hand), well-preserved home, outhouse, old farm machinery (with descriptions), a blacksmith shop, and more. Did I mention the mountain backdrop? Fabulous! Get out there! Thanks to the volunteers making the ranch such a great, enjoyable learning experience.