Fall Private Elk Rut Rocky Mountain National Park Tour

Join us for an awesome experience during the the elk rut! Drive through the Rocky Mountain National Park in our 3-row Subaru Ascent on a 4 - 5 hour private tour with only your party. On our Rut Tour, you will be taken up the famous Old Fall River Road (when open, typically through Sep.) where you will see beautiful mountain views / waterfalls, stop at the highest visitor center in the US National Park System, drive back down the highest continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road (when open, typically through Sep.), and witness the elk rut mating season in Moraine Park. When Old Fall River Road isn't open, you will drive up and back down Trail Ridge Road. This is a driving tour, NOT hiking. *Wildlife is unpredictable & we cannot guarantee sightings, but we try our best to scout the prime locations!

We only offer hotel pickup in Estes Park. If you are staying outside of town, we can meet you at the free parking garage for the Estes Park Visitor Center for pickup.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Rocky Mountain National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Our Elk Rut tour in Estes Park is all about taking a beautiful drive into the Rocky Mountain National Park. We'll take you as high up the mountain as the weather allows through beautiful scenic mountain passes. You'll see the city of Estes Park from above, beautiful lakes, meadows, waterfalls, and wildlife. At sunset, you will get to witness the elk gather in Moraine Park for the elk rut. Don't worry about the timed entry permit, your entrance and permit into the Rocky Mountain National Park are included!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Fall River Road, Us 34, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517

When open, (typically July through September) our driver Riley will take you up Old Fall River Road, a one-way dirt road that goes up to the Alpine Visitor Center. You'll experience thrilling cliff-side mountain driving, see beautiful wildlife, flowing waterfalls, and more! When Old Fall River Road is not open, you will drive up Trail Ridge Road as far as it is open for the season.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Alpine Visitor Center, Trail Ridge Rd., Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

When open, take a short stop at the highest Visitor Center in all of the US National Park System (typically June through September)! Our driver will spend 20 minutes here for you to shop. Grab a snack, snap some photos, or get your National Park Passport stamped!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

On the drive to Moraine Park, our driver will take you down the highest continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road. Witness the changing beauty of the ecosystems within the Rocky Mountain National Park from the upper tundra to the lower montane. In October, you will drive up Trail Ridge Road as far as it is open for the season.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Moraine Park Museum, Bear Lake Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

To finish your tour, you will stop around sunset time in the Moraine Park to witness the elk rut. Here, you can see the winding Big Thompson River with the elk fighting for their harems!

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 12:00 PM
Duration: 4 To 5 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We are only able to offer hotel pickup for guests within Estes Park. Send us your pickup address in Estes Park and we'll be sure to arrive promptly at your tour start time. If you’re staying outside of Estes Park, please meet us at the Estes Park Visitor Center Parking Garage. Just look out for our blue Subaru Ascent!

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• All Fees and Taxes
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• Binoculars
• Timed Entry Permit
• Bottled water
• Entry/Admission - Old Fall River Road
• Entry/Admission - Trail Ridge Road
• Entry/Admission - Moraine Park Museum
• Entry/Admission - Alpine Visitor Center

Not Included

• Lunch

Facilities