Available mid-May through September, the Rocky Mountain National Park bus tour offered by the Colorado Sightseer is a ten-hour trip that takes you along canyon overlooks, past pristine lakes and higher than 12,000 feet. A tour guide accompanies the trip to point out natural landmarks and wildlife. Lunch and snacks are provided, and the trip cost includes the entrance fee to the park.
The Colorado Sightseer, Inc.
7290 Samuel Dr., Suite 317
Denver, CO 80221
303-423-8200
coloradosightseer.com
Gray Line Denver starts its Rocky Mountain National Park bus tour at the Cherry Creek mall and then takes tourists through mountain passes and ski resorts to enjoy the views along the way. The bus stops for numerous photo opportunities, including Trail Ridge Road, which sits at 12,183 feet. Tour pickup from local hotels is available, but must be arranged directly through Gray Line Denver. The bus also stops in Winter Park on the way down to allow passengers a chance to stretch their legs and shop.
Gray Line
P.O. Box 17646
Denver, CO 80206
800-348-6877
etix.com
Based in Estes Park, the Rocky Mountain Limousine Service offers a party bus tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. The bus can seat up to 14 passengers who want to take pictures of wildflower meadows, mountain overlooks and animals like elk and bighorn sheep. The party bus also includes such luxuries as lounge seating, flat-screen televisions and a stocked bar.
Rocky Mountain Limousine Service
551 S. St. Vrain Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
970-577-8687
estesparklimo.com
The National Park buses give you the chance to access much more of Rocky Mountain National Park by connecting and transferring you to trail heads, visitor centers and picnic sites. By taking these established bus routes through the park, you can avoid having to deal with regular tourist traffic or finding a place to park. Buses leave from Estes Park and Beaver Meadow and follow a variety of routes that take tourists past campgrounds, waterfalls, mountain resorts and lakes. Check online for current routes and times.
Rocky Mountain National Park Service
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517
970-586-206
nps.gov
