Most tours depart from Boulder, Colorado, with scenic views of the iconic Flatirons. This starting point offers a beautiful introduction to the landscapes and terrain guests will experience throughout the day.

Enjoy a short stop in the red-stone town of Lyons, where guests can grab coffee before entering the mountains.

Tours pass through Estes Park, a classic mountain town at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Along the way, guests enjoy scenic views and pass by the historic Stanley Hotel.

Stop at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, the main entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, where guests can take in mountain views, learn about the park, and begin their journey into the high country.

Travel along Trail Ridge Road, one of the highest continuous paved roads in North America, with sweeping alpine views above treeline. Along the way, guests may see wildlife such as elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, marmots, and pikas.

Stop near the Alpine Visitor Center and Continental Divide for panoramic views and opportunities to spot alpine wildlife including bighorn sheep, marmots, and pika.

Time permitting, enjoy a short guided walk around Sprague Lake, a scenic alpine lake with panoramic mountain views. This easy 0.8-mile loop offers opportunities to spot wildlife and learn about the park’s ecology.

Return guests back to their lodging in Boulder, CO.