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Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour

Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

By Travel with Action
4.2 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $17 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Take an unforgettable drive through Rocky Mountain National Park with this self-guided audio tour! These beautiful peaks are loaded with hiking trails and astonishing vistas, and this comprehensive tour will introduce you to all of them. Visit stunning lakes and mountain passes, hear the history of the remarkable women who helped create the park, and learn about the Ute tribe and their legends. And, of course, don’t forget to snap a few photos along the way!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Activity location

  • Rocky Mountain National Park
    • 1000 US Highway 36,
    • 80517-8311, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 14700 US-34
    • 14700 U.S. 34
    • 80447, Grand Lake, Colorado, United States

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Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00am-4:30pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$16.99 x 1 Traveler$16.99
Total
Price is $16.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

Rocky Mountain National Park
  • 1h
Welcome to Rocky Mountain National Park! This tour will take you through the most picturesque stretch of this majestic mountain range. Get ready for stunning vistas, lush meadows, and prime wildlife-spotting! Note: This 40+ miles-long tour covers the essentials of Rocky Mountain Park in 2-3 hours.
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, also known as Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building, is the park headquarters and principal visitors center of Rocky Mountain National Park in central northern Colorado.
Deer Mountain
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The first hiking trail you'll reach is the Deer Mountain Trailhead, which leads up 1,000 feet to some spectacular views from a mountainous summit.
Beaver Ponds
  • 5m
Up next are Beaver Ponds, featuring an easy boardwalk through secluded, very pretty wetlands.
Hidden Valley
  • 5m
After that is Hidden Valley, a boreal forest with some of the hardiest flora in the country.
Many Parks Curve Overlook
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
You'll arrive next at the Many Parks Curve Overlook, which offers stunning views of not one or two but three gorgeous mountain meadows.
Rainbow Curve Overlook
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The next overlook you'll reach is Rainbow Curve Overlook, which sits right at the altitude beyond which most trees can no longer grow. Suffice to say it boasts some pretty incredible views!
Ute Trail
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
At the next trail, the Ute Trailhead, you'll learn about the Ute tribe which once called the Rockies home.
Forest Canyon Overlook
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continuing on, you'll come to the Forest Canyon Overlook, featuring a vista from 12,000 feet up. You'll also get some facts about the Arapaho tribe while taking in the views.
Lava Cliffs Overlook
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your route takes you next to the Lava Cliffs Overlook. You might not think "lava" when you think of the Rocky Mountains, but these 28 million year-old cliffs are sure to change your mind about that!
Gore Range Overlook
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, you'll arrive at the Gore Range Overlook. This ominously-named range gets its name from the deep red coloring it takes on at certain times of the day, and you might just catch sight of that striking image while visiting!
Alpine Visitor Center
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
You'll pass the Alpine Visitor Center next. This isn't just a great place to stop for snacks and restrooms, it's also the highest-elevation visitor center in any US national park!
Medicine Bow Curve
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
At the Medicine Bow Curve, up next, you won't want to leave your camera in the car! This vista is so high up you can see the state of Wyoming from it!
Forest Canyon Overlook
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ever seen an alpine lake? That's next, at Poudre Lake. This lake is so high up that it freezes all the way through, top to bottom, each winter.
Farview Curve Viewpoint
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continuing on, you'll arrive at Fairview Curve Viewpoint, offering an excellent look at the Never Summer Mountain Range.
Colorado River Trail
  • 5m
The next trail leads to some great views of the famous Colorado River. Here, you'll also learn some of that river's surprising history.
Timber Creek Road Camp Barn
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The road you'll follow throughout the park wasn't built in a day, and your next stop, the Timber Creek Road Camp Barn, provides a glimpse into the ambitious construction project's past.
Holzwarth Historic Site
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
More history waits ahead, at the Holzwarth Historic Site. Once the home of a small family, this became one of the nation's first dude ranches before the area was a national park.
Bowen-Baker Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Up next is the Bowen/Baker Trailhead, marking the start of one of the park's longest trails. Experienced hikers looking for a challenge will definitely want to check this one out!
Coyote Valley Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The next trail, the Coyote Valley Trail, is a great choice for hikers looking for an easier, shorter journey. This trek also has opportunities for fishing!
Onahu Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Ute and the Arapaho weren't the only tribes to call the Rockies home. You'll learn about another, the Onahu, at the Onahu Trailhead up next.
Grand Lake
  • 5m
The main tour concludes in the town of Grand Lake, which has all the amenities you'll need after a long, rewarding day in the Rockies.
Moraine Park Museum
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
If you chose to take the Bear Lake detour, you'll come first to the Moraine Park Amphitheater, which dates all the way back to the park's earliest days.
Big Thompson River
  • 5m
Next is the Big Thompson River, a popular spot for both fishing and whitewater rafting, if you're daring enough!
Moraine Park Museum
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
At Moraine Park, up next, you'll have the opportunity for some seriously scenic horseback riding.
Bear Lake Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
After that you'll come to Cub Lake Trailhead, where you'll learn about the lasting damage caused by wildfires within the park.
Fern Lake
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Beyond that is Fern Lake Trailhead, the perfect stop for hikers looking for a bit of peace and quiet away from the crowds.
Odessa Lake-Flattop Mountain Junc.
  • 5m
As you follow the route, you'll find it hard to miss Eagle Cliff Mountain, named for the golden eagles and bald eagles which can frequently be seen in this area.
Eagle Cliff Mountain
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Looking for a picturesque picnic spot? You'll find it next, at Hollowell Park.
Hollowell Park
  • 5m
A relaxing destination with many picnic tables and excellent views of Mill Creek Basin below Longs Peak.
Sprague Lake
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continuing on, you'll come to Sprague Lake, one of the best spots in the entire park to catch the sunrise. If you can get here early enough, it's highly recommended!
Bierstadt Lake Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
After that is the Bierstadt Lake Trailhead. This lake is every bit as beautiful as Sprague Lake, and tends to have fewer visitors, so be sure to stop by if you want to enjoy a bit of wilderness solitude.
Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The next trail, at Glacier Gorge Junction, offers a great trek through the park's famous quaking aspens. These iconic aspens are among the hardiest trees around!
Bear Lake
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Finally, you'll arrive at Bear Lake. This immense lake is a phenomenal spot to end your journey, get a few final photos, and bask in the pristine beauty of the Rocky Mountains.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRocky Mountain National Park
    • 1000 US Highway 36,
    • 80517-8311, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE14700 US-34
    • 14700 U.S. 34
    • 80447, Grand Lake, Colorado, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBeaver Meadows Visitor Center
    • 1000 U.S. 36
    • 80517, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

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