Tours & Activities in Estes Park

Custom tour designed for you and where your interests are. We are not on a schedule and can even adapt as we go depending upon what we find on your special day. I am a local historian and naturalist who has lived in the area for over 50 years. I consider myself an interpreter of nature adding color to the already stunning beauty you'll see. We'll concentrate on the myriad wildlife, the diverse biology, and incredible geology of the Rockies. We'll also get insight into what it might have been like for early pioneers and lodge keepers as well as indigenous people like the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute. My tours are completely flexible so if you want to hike for 3 or 4 miles, great! Or if you just want sit back and relax and enjoy the view that's fine too! Either way we'll stop often to photograph and talk about the amazing sights.

RMNPhotographer Tours provide the most dynamic, personalized tours in RMNP. Our private guides travel with you in the comfort of your own vehicle. We take you to the best scenery and seek incredible wildlife to photograph. This tour travels in your personal vehicle, and, per your request, our guide will drive your vehicle as you enjoy the journey. - Our knowledgeable and friendly guides are experienced RMNP photographers who help you capture images of a lifetime on your cell phones or cameras. . - Travel to the Alluvial Fan, Horseshoe Falls, and the breath-taking views from Many Parks Curve. - Experience Moraine Park and stroll around Sprague Lake with incredible views of the continental divide (our favorite place in the park). - Seek wildlife including gentle deer, dynamic elk, and massive moose allowing you to capture magnificent photos. - Experience the incredible beauty of RMNP without high altitude travel.

Custom tour designed for you and where your interests are. We are not on a schedule and can even adapt as we go depending upon what we find on your special day. I am a local historian and naturalist who has lived in the area for over 50 years. I consider myself an interpreter of nature adding color to the already stunning beauty you'll see. We'll concentrate on the myriad wildlife, the diverse biology, and incredible geology of the Rockies. We'll also get insight into what it might have been like for early pioneers and lodge keepers as well as indigenous people like the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute. My tours are completely flexible so if you want to hike for 3 or 4 miles, great! Or if you just want sit back and relax and enjoy the view that's fine too! Either way we'll stop often to photograph and talk about the amazing sights.

This is a great tour if you are focused on wildlife and a little nervous about heights! We cover all the lower valley key areas such as Sheep lakes, Alluvial Fan Waterfall, Moraine Park, and either Sprague or Bear Lake. The views are amazing and this is typically where you will find most of the wildlife. All tours are interpretive and get you to areas most people drive past. We give you plenty of time at each stop for photos and to enjoy the beauty. This is a follow the tour guide tour. Customer must have their own car.

We are the only tour company completely focused on wildlife tours. We also offer the longest tour day in the park which lasts up to 8 hours during the summer months. I also offer half-day options up to 4 hours. Please contact me for details or if you need to accommodate a different group size than shown available here.

Release your inner monkey at the family-owned open-air adventure park in Estes Park, CO.  Jump from platforms, swing through the air, and climb over platforms with more than 32 challenges.  This adventure is perfect for corporate team building, family bonding, or just plain fun out in the mountains of Estes Park.  

Estes Park is the year-round adventure playground of Colorado and the base camp for Rocky Mountain National Park. With seemingly endless outdoor activities, there is truly something for every one. On the comfort of an electric bike enjoy the ride, take in the sites, and learn the history from your experienced tour guide. 2 Hour Guided Electric Bike Tour

Alpine Visitors Centre Tour - This is a great tour if you wish to cover all 3 ecosystems. We start in the lower valley and get you right up to the Alpine Visitors Centre at 11,796 feet. You will encounter breathtaking views, but remember to layer up and bring warm clothes as there is usually snow at the top year round. We get you to the areas most people drive past and give you extra time at each stop for photos. Tours are interpretive and we leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

Don't miss a thing as the GuideAlong Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible journey through one of the most visited US national parks. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including a scenic route that travels above the treeline and into the alpine tundra and superb wildlife viewing. This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that plays automatically along the drive. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t. ✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location ✅ Travel at your own pace ✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed ✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use ✅ No time limits or expiry, free updates Purchase one tour per vehicle.

This class is a fun and entertaining introduction into Acrylic Pour Painting! Try out this new art medium without having to prep materials or clean up the mess yourself. It's great for families and special events as well as those just interested in learning something new. Every participant will leave with a finished piece they are proud of and is ready to be hung in their home.

Guests favorite tour on TripAdvisor & the most requested Rocky Mountain National Park tour. First we drive by the Stanley Hotel and talk about its rich history, then stop at an energy vortex on your way to Sheep's Lake; where the bighorn sheep love to hangout. Take a short stroll to a glorious waterfall where you can take amazing photos. Drive up Trail Ridge Road or Old Fall River Road (a gentle one way dirt road that is open from about July 1st to Oct 1st). Travel through 3 different ecosystems while climbing over 12,000 feet in elevation. While at 12,000 feet you will take a break at the Alpine Visitor Center where you can visit the gift shop or take photos of the year-round glacial cirque. On your journey down the mountain on Trail Ridge Road, the guide will stop and allow you to stretch your legs while you admire the beautiful overlooks. There are many diverse wildlife sightings such as: Moose, Elk, Deer, Big Horn Sheep and Birds, just to name a few.

Weaving is a very meditative art medium. Learn how to weave fabric in different patterns and designs to create a beautiful art piece that you can hang in your home! Pick through different colors of fabric strips and attach fun embellishements to create an art piece that is uniquely your own. Included are all of the materials and instructions, as well as a canvas for you to attach your finished 'fabric' art piece. The Inspired Art Kits include all of the instructions and materials needed to create your one of a kind piece, and can be created either in the studio or the kit can be taken with and created where ever and whenever the participant would like to create!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! You get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! You get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what your score. You get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if you don’t have competitors who have signed up in your city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Creepy and crawly... and extra cute! These felted spiders are the perfect Halloween 'inspired' art project! In this felted spider art class, students will learn how to make cute and spooky spiders using needle felting techniques.

Enhance your visit to Rocky Mountain National Park and the beautiful state of Colorado by booking your customized, private full day tour with experienced local guides. See the park and leave the driving to us in our comfortable touring SUV. Wildlife viewing and abundant photo opportunities, Knowledgeable, experienced, and informative local guides, Binoculars provided for scouting elk herds, birdwatching, and gazing at the mountain ranges From Estes Park to Grand Lake on Trail Ridge Road, there are many scenic overlooks to visit, as well as opportunities for short hikes to overlooks and points of interest. We provide hiking poles and micro spikes, if needed seasonally, for any of the accessible hikes. We are knowledgeable about wildlife, weather, geology, history, culture, birding, outdoor activities, and just about anything else to do with Estes Park and the surrounding area. Let us show you around our favorite place, Rocky Mountain National Park!

In this class you will learn the the basics of creating amazing fused glass pieces while also make a beautiful necklace all your own! Experience cutting glass into different shapes, layering different types of glass, and firing your unique piece. You will also get to design and string a custom beaded necklace using our a huge variety of beads that your finished fused glass pendant will prominently display on. Due to the firing process, you will not be able to take your finished pieces home right away. Classes that are available for booking at 11:00 can be pick up their finished necklaces at the end of the day (7:00 in the summer season) and classes that are available for booking at later times will need to be picked up the next day. If it will not work for you to pick up your pieces the next day, we can ship your finished piece to you for a small fee ($5.00)

This Make-&-Take class uses some of the basics of weaving to teach participants how to create their own dream catcher. Participants will use 4 colors of thread to create decorative tassels that hang down from the dream catcher as well as learn how to add beads and feathers to their finished project. The Inspired Art Kits include all of the instructions and materials needed to create your one of a kind piece, and can be created either in the studio or the kit can be taken with and created where ever and whenever the participant would like to create!

Learn how to sculpt simple shapes from core wool, and then add bright embellishing colors to bring these sweet little creatures to life. Every participant will leave with at least one finished piece they are proud of and is ready to be hung in their home (if there is time we can create a second hummingbird). Create a beautiful reminder of spring that you can have year round! All materials and tools required for the class are provided.

Explore the stunning beauty of the Rocky Mountains like never before on our guided tour of Rocky Mountain National Park! This self-guided audio tour will take you on a journey through the park's iconic peaks, and stunning alpine lakes, with views of breathtaking wildlife. Turn your phone into a personal guide as we share fascinating insights into the park's geology, ecology, and history. With stops at multiple viewpoints and scenic overlooks, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the park's stunning vistas and capture unforgettable photos. The tour provides directions, stories, music, and travel tips - all in the comfort of your own vehicle. It's like having a tour guide along for the ride. We've done all the planning, so you don't have to!

This snowshoeing experience in Rocky Mountain National Park has been my most popular activity because it is for women who are snowshoeing for the first time or women who prefer to snowshoe on gentle, mostly flat terrain. Snowshoes and trekking poles are provided along with a 20 minute tutorial on how to use the gear. This activity is a nice mix of views ranging from sub-alpine lakes, forests, sweeping mountain views, and wildlife.