Private Spring Rocky Mountain Tour
Enjoy springtime in the Rocky Mountain National Park
Join us for a private guided tour & partially snowy experience in the Rockies! You won’t forget this special experience!
Experience Springtime in the Rockies
Let Explore Estes take the wheel and guide you through icy roads on a private Spring Rocky Mountain National Park Tour! With our heated front and second-row seats, you’re sure to explore in comfort. We have a pre-planned itineraries that we take our Explorers through, but we can easily make small adjustments to give you a completely unique tour. See some wildlife you want to watch? Or maybe go sledding before the snow melts! Just let us know and we will do whatever we can to give you and your party the most memorable experience that you can only get with Explore Estes. With the Rocky Mountain National Park still icy and snowy, our Spring Tour follows the same itinerary as our Winter Tour.
Explore Spring Options
Spring Rocky Mountain Tour
March 1st – May 30th
4 – 5 hour private driving tour of iconic locations in Rocky Mountain National Park with small strolls.
Spring Tour + Sledding
March 1st – March 31st
4 – 5 hour private driving tour of iconic locations in Rocky Mountain National Park with up to 1 hour of sledding in the Hidden Valley.
Spring Rocky Mountain Tour
Private Tour available March 1st – May 30th:
Our general route on our 4 – 5 hour private winter tour picks you up at your location in Estes Park, takes you through beautiful meadows to see a melting waterfall, you’ll be taken up the famous Trail Ridge Road as far as it is opened for the season, and if conditions allow, end with an easy snowshoe-like walk around a frozen Bear Lake or Sprague Lake. (Both flat & less than a mile) You will also get to visit the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center before heading back to Estes Park to shop for souvenirs!
Important Notes
This guided experience is not a hiking tour, and instead focuses on driving through the National Park with small strolls while learning about the stories and history of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. This tour has some flexibility for small itinerary adjustments, we can even remove the snowshoeing for your winter tour if you would like to stay in the warmth of our vehicle.
Here’s what to expect
Tour Overview
Group Size: 1 – 5 people maximum. Private tours only, you will not be with another group.
Tour Times: 9am Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Duration: 4 – 5 hours
Activity Level: Easy, small strolls rated as easy walks, with stops at photo spots and bathroom breaks.
Tour Highlights: Stanley Hotel viewpoint, Rocky Mountain National Park – Horseshoe Park & Falls, part of Trail Ridge Road, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. *This tour has some flexibility for small itinerary adjustments.
Vehicle: We tour our Explorers in the “Blubaru.” A 3-row 2020 Blue Subaru Ascent.
Food & Drinks: Complimentary bottled water will be provided. Food will not be provided, be sure to pack a sack lunch!
Permits: Your entrance fee is included. A $30 value!
Equipment: Micro spikes and hiking poles will be used instead of snowshoes and are included for your tour to keep you safe while walking on icy surfaces. Hand warmers and ankle gaiters are also included to keep you warm & dry!
Park Support: 3% of your tour cost goes directly to Rocky Mountain National Park as part of our tour licensing, which directly supports conservation efforts and visitor services.
Investment: Adult – $165 | 12 & under- $100 | Infant 2 & under – Free
*Please note that we have a 2 adult minimum tour rate which applies to single passengers.
Spring Tour + Sledding
Private Tour available March 1st – March 31st:
Our general route on our 5 – 6 hour private winter sledding tour picks you up at your location in Estes Park, takes you through beautiful meadows to see a melting waterfall, you’ll be taken up the famous Trail Ridge Road as far as it is opened for the season, enjoy up to an hour of sledding at the Hidden Valley, and if conditions allow, end with an easy snowshoe-like walk around a frozen Bear Lake or Sprague Lake. (Both flat & less than a mile) You will also get to visit the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center before heading back to Estes Park to shop for souvenirs!
Important Notes
This guided sledding experience is not a hiking tour, and instead focuses on driving through the National Park with small strolls while learning about the stories and history of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. This tour has some flexibility for small itinerary adjustments.
Here’s what to expect
Tour Overview
Group Size: 1 – 5 people maximum. Private tours only, you will not be with another group.
Tour Times: 9am Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Activity Level: Moderate, small strolls rated as easy walks, short walk up snow-covered sledding hill, stops at photo spots and bathroom breaks.
Tour Highlights: Stanley Hotel viewpoint, Rocky Mountain National Park – Horseshoe Park & Falls, part of Trail Ridge Road, Hidden Valley Snow Play Area, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. *This tour has some flexibility for small itinerary adjustments.
Vehicle: We tour our Explorers in the “Blubaru.” A 3-row 2020 Blue Subaru Ascent.
Food & Drinks: Complimentary bottled water will be provided. Food will not be provided, be sure to pack a sack lunch!
Permits: Your entrance fee is included. A $30 value!
Equipment: Micro spikes and hiking poles will be used instead of snowshoes and are included for your tour to keep you safe while walking on icy surfaces. Hand warmers and ankle gaiters are also included to keep you warm & dry! 1 sled per person.
Park Support: 3% of your tour cost goes directly to Rocky Mountain National Park as part of our tour licensing, which directly supports conservation efforts and visitor services.
Investment: Adult – $180 | 12 & under- $115 | Infant 2 & under – Free
*Please note that we have a 2 adult minimum tour rate which applies to single passengers.
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Praise from Past Explorers
★★★★★
“Our experience with Explore Estes exceeded all our expectations. My family and I had never been in snow and Riley & Marriah answered all of our questions ahead of the trip. The tour itself was amazing. Pictures do not do it justice. Riley was extremely nice and helpful. We learned and had a blast. If you ever visit Estes, booking with Riley & Marriah is a must!“
– Patricia P.
★★★★★
“Riley was awesome! Knowledgeable guide who took us off the beaten path to the most beautiful parts and views in the park. A VIP experience that we will not forget. Great communication throughout the booking. Could not be happier. Thank you Riley for a beautiful day!“
– Mica P.
