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    4.8 (119 reviews)
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    Wild elk bulls

    We went on a Rocky Mountain Winter Adventure at the beginning of February 2026. It was the off-season for Estes Park, but the weather was beautiful. There was only 3 of us other than the tour guide. Our tour guide, CE was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and willing to make the tour whatever we wanted it to be! We saw deer, elk, and various birds. Again, this was the off-season, so may be able to spot more in different times of the year. We were offered snacks, water, and hot chocolate. There was little snow, but we were able to sled! All in all, would recommend this tour/excursion to anyone looking to experience the Rocky Mountain National Park!

    Janis S.

    C.E. was an amazing guide. We had a wonderful experience. I fell going down to see the beautiful Waterfall . I saw the beautiful Waterfall and then he helped me all the back up to the tour vehicle.He bandaged my knee and kept checking on me . We saw many Mule deer, Elk and Marmot .The views were absolutely amazing.

    Noel J.

    This was the worst experience ever. We requested Dan and we were told we would have Dan. The day of we show up with 19 people I find out we won't have Dave and Jessica the lady at the front was like oh no one called you!? Umm no cause we would if either cancelled or rescheduled. We paid a total of 1700 for everything and it was sub par. Our driver played sad music that makes you want to cry. And the one we picked was the rockin roller coaster which is literally EXACTLY like the night time s'mores one. When I talked to the owner she was no help either. Overall I won't ever go back there because of the lack of communication and the lame driver we had that played the worst music. Everyone that was on our car which was 13 of us kept complaining about the music and with each time he changed it, it just got worse. If you're off roading in a big humvee you want some rock or some up beat music. If you end up getting Keith I would absolutely cancel your ride! This will be the LAST time I waste my money on this establishment. Update to owners response, one you NEVER said he was off on Mondays for one! So you can quit lying there, two you offered me two options one a free ride and two my money back. I refused both because I why would I ride AGAIN with a company that lies. My sister was in the room when we had the whole conversation so you can stop lying at anytime to save the reputation of your business. Three I stayed till myself and kept quite the whole time so that I didn't get rude with anyone. Y'all are liars and it's sad. The owner of the company which was a lady I talked to after she kept trying to keep me in her office after I refused a refund and then finally after the 3rd time you offered me a refund I finally siad fine I'll take the refund she then says oh I have to ask my husband . This company is full of liars and I would NEVER spend my money with a lying company like this Update again to the owner! One you NEVER told me he was off on Mondays. So you guys can really quit lying cause when we walked in and you told us he was sick so which is it, is he sick or was he off cause I have 5 of my family members in the office when you said it so again you're a liar. two I kept trying to leave because I was never looking for a refund only to let her know how our experience was. Which was trash!!! And everyone on Keith's humvee that was with me agrees. So if 13 people are wrong then so be it but you can't dismiss OUR experience. Which was again TRASH! And yes I have EVERY right to be upset when you lie and tell two different stories about Dan. You have cameras in the office why don't you post them and prove me as a liar. Then when I finally agreed to a refund your wife's tune changes. Y'all are a joke and idc if you're a 5 star business. I absolutely gave yall a zero. And if me being quite their whole ride makes me rude then I guess I'm rude and I'll take that title! I have 13 people to corroborate my story. Stop being liars and if you offered me a refund and I accepted it then where is my refund you said you offered. Still waiting on that refund. Have a nice day liars!

    Elk

    The tour was amazing! James was a phenomenal tour guide and had all of us laughing and smiling the entire time. We saw some beautiful wildlife and learned so much about the park history.

    Jake F.

    We had a blast. Our guide Wesley the Bearded Wonder was awesome. He is very knowledgeable and more importantly, did a killer wookie impression. If you are in Estes Park, this is a must do.

    Lena M.

    I cannot speak more highly of Wildside!!! Our Jeep tour was the #1 highlight of not only Estes Park, but our whole Colorado trip! Our guide Aaron was absolutely incredible. Funny, knowledgable, so passionate about what he does, the nature, the wildlife, trees, everything. Even checking in at headquarters was a joy - everyone working was so happy, friendly, welcoming, and wonderful. Instant mood booster! Aaron customized our tour to what we were interested in / what we wanted to see and it was nothing short of spectacular. We saw hundreds of elk, a MOOSE, birds, deer, waterfalls, just so much wildlife. We had visited the park that morning for a few hours and went to totally different places that we would have never seen otherwise. Do not look further than Wildside to make your trip exceptional!

    Elk at the "top of the world"
    Sharon H.

    Our guide, Alexis, was TERRIFIC! Full of knowledge and such a skilled driver. She provided a perfect experience for everyone. Our 7 year old even said he'd give her "a million" rating!

    Bear claw marks in an aspen tree

    We did the ROCK'N ROLLER COASTER tour with Sid as our tour guide. This was a great time. Sid was very knowledgeable about the forest, the trail, the vehicle and nature. He made the entire tour an adventure. Took us to many locations that without the 4x4 would otherwise be inaccessible. On top of all that, he was very personable and was able to relate stories to what we were seeing. Answered all of our questions. Wild animals, aspen groves, scenic vistas, history. It's all here. The vehicle itself was awesome. Custom designed/built by the tour company. Very comfortable. Always felt safe. Sid drove it like a pro. Being the "Rock'n Roller Coaster" tour, going fast and listening to rock-n-roll was part of it. Oh boy, was that cool!. Some of the inclines/declines seemed formidable, but Sid had no worries. If you want a fun tour with plenty of information and photo ops, this is it!

    Moose at Sheep Lake - not a guarantee on a tour, but a pleasant surprise!
    Angi B.

    I would give Dave, our tour guide, 10 stars if I could. He was everything we needed and wanted in a tour guide (and then some). I can't say enough great things about this tour from start to finish. We were in Estes Park for the week with my parents who have mobility concerns. Before we booked, we expressed some of our concerns to the owner who responded promptly. Talk about a great start! The day of the tour, Dave was energetic and entertaining. The custom-made jeeps were perfect for the trip, and Dave provided an incredible wealth of information. Weather prevented us from our expected tour (Top of the World), but he quickly redirected us and found other areas to explore instead. We have no regrets! Remember what I originally asked about my parents? Dave went out of his way to make sure my father could get on and off the jeep, assisting throughout the tour. That alone is incredible! We won't hold his Chicago preference over him, though I suppose I should deduct some points for that (I kid, I kid). Seriously - this tour was simply wonderful, and we had no regrets. We had spent 4 days in RMNP prior to the jeep tour, and we still loved every minute of it!

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    Brenda G.

    We had such an amazing tour guide Jim who was so knowledgeable and kind. He made sure everyone was comfortable, hydrated, and could hear him. Jim also offered to take photos to help us capture this beautiful moment.This tour beat our of our expectations! What an amazing day!

    Samuel G.

    Super awesome tour! The lady at the front desk is super nice, very informative and so welcoming. We also had a blast with joe. He was informative and very knowledgeable in a whole bunch of stuff around Estes park. We got to drive around when the snow was going at it hard so everything was even more beautiful. It was our first time in Colorado and if it's your first time in Estes park I recommend this tour. We got to see a bunch of animals around and even got to go inside the Estes state park and got to see more snow than I've ever seen (Dallas, Texas). As the tour continued, joe had a variety of snacks like of chips, salt crackers, protein bars and all accompanied with a cooler full of sprite and Cokes and water. Aside from that the tour is also BYOB so we took a few brewskis to enjoy the ride even "better"! At the end of the scenic route we where took to a side of a mountain where you could ride down with some sleighs. They provide extra clothes incase you brought jeans or some other type of clothes not made to get wet and at the very end of it all they provide some homemade hot chocolate. Can't beat that!!! To me, this is a place that knows how to run a business. Very friendly, helpful, accommodating people made us feel right at home. Place is sort of small, but very homey, clean, and has seats. Restroom is a shared space between other business surrounding it, so don't expect it to be so clean. Restrooms are available in the mountain when you sleigh I would recommend using before getting in the vehicle or holding it till you get to the mountain.

    Kathleen T.

    If I could leave 6 stars I would. A friend recommended this business to us for an off road 4X4 excursion up in Estes Park. We are SO glad they did! Everything about it was perfect, from booking to the end of it. We booked the Panoramic Peak Photo Tour, considered a moderate off road excursion. It was perfect! A HUGE shout out to our driver/guide Sadie-she was so knowledgeable, so fun-you could tell she really enjoyed her job. The truck was fabulous with just a tiny bit of roller coaster-y action (however, definitely empty your bladder before you hop on!) The tour was 3 1/2 hours and we went all over! I learned more about Aspens than I ever knew, we enjoyed incredible views and had fun the entire time. I would recommend this company to anyone!

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    Rocky Mountain Rush

    Rocky Mountain Rush

    4.7
    (65 reviews)
    0.1 km

    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.

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    Snow in July!
    Snow in July!
    Just one of the beautiful scenes from up at Alpine Visitor's Center
    Just one of the beautiful scenes from up at Alpine Visitor's Center
    More times then not, you will see critters on the tour.

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    More times then not, you will see critters on the tour.
    Estes Park Aerial Tramway

    Estes Park Aerial Tramway

    4.3
    (83 reviews)
    0.7 km

    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!

    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!

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    The chipmunks are bold...
    Estes Tram and Estes Park behind it
    Estes Tram and Estes Park behind it
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    The Stanley Hotel Ghosts and History Tour

    The Stanley Hotel Ghosts and History Tour

    3.6
    (384 reviews)
    0.7 km
    $$

    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.

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    The end picture from The Shining film
    Iconic photo from the end of the Shining
    Iconic photo from the end of the Shining
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    Inside the lobby of the hotel.
    Yellow Wood Guiding

    Yellow Wood Guiding

    4.9
    (31 reviews)
    1.0 km

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