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Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
(3) Reviews
Colorado
About
Explore the stunning beauty of the Rocky Mountains like never before on our guided tour of Rocky Mountain National Park!
This self-guided audio tour will take you on a journey through the park's iconic peaks, and stunning alpine lakes, with views of breathtaking wildlife.
Turn your phone into a personal guide as we share fascinating insights into the park's geology, ecology, and history.
With stops at multiple viewpoints and scenic overlooks, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the park's stunning vistas and capture unforgettable photos.
The tour provides directions, stories, music, and travel tips - all in the comfort of your own vehicle.
It's like having a tour guide a...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tours NEVER expire
Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Private transportation
Meals and refreshment
Parking Fees
Park Entrance Fee
Kauffman House Museum
Estes Park Museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Estes Park
Recommended Start Time: Before 8:00 a.m.
*A Timed Entry Reservation is needed to enter Rocky Mountain National Park May through October. Check out the tour FAQs for more information.*
Return
Grand Lake
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
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Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
(3) Reviews
Colorado
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About
Explore the stunning beauty of the Rocky Mountains like never before on our guided tour of Rocky Mountain National Park!
This self-guided audio tour will take you on a journey through the park's iconic peaks, and stunning alpine lakes, with views of breathtaking wildlife.
Turn your phone into a personal guide as we share fascinating insights into the park's geology, ecology, and history.
With stops at multiple viewpoints and scenic overlooks, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the park's stunning vistas and capture unforgettable photos.
The tour provides directions, stories, music, and travel tips - all in the comfort of your own vehicle.
It's like having a tour guide a...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tours NEVER expire
Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Private transportation
Meals and refreshment
Parking Fees
Park Entrance Fee
Kauffman House Museum
Estes Park Museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Estes Park
Recommended Start Time: Before 8:00 a.m.
*A Timed Entry Reservation is needed to enter Rocky Mountain National Park May through October. Check out the tour FAQs for more information.*
Return
Grand Lake
Itinerary
1
Estes Park
This beautiful town is a the place to stop before your trip. There’s one seasonal cafe and no gas in Rocky Mountain National Park, so make sure to stock up on all the supplies you need before you get there. There’s numerous picnic areas in the park, so keep that in mind when shopping. Estes Park has plenty of shops and gas stations, and if you’re coming from farther away, you’ll have even more options.
5 minutes
2
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Here’s a perfect place to pick up a trail map. It’s chock full of information that’ll help you decide which trails are right before you. It also has park maps, bathrooms, gifts and souvenirs.
15 minutes
3
Moraine Park Discovery Center
This is a wonderful place to learn about the park’s geology and history. In fact, the building itself has quite the historical significance. It’s the last standing building that was part of the Moraine Park Lodge, a place popular with tourists when the park was a popular vacation destination.
15 minutes
4
Bear Lake Trail
At the Bear Lake Trailhead you’ll have the option to hike several different trails. The quickest, and most popular, is the Bear Lake Trail which takes around 15 minutes. But there’s others that range from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours.
15 minutes
5
Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead
Like most trailheads in the park, this one also offers access to several different trails. Many are long though! If you’re up for an easy, just over three-hour hike, we recommend the Glacier Gorge Trail. It’s popular for birding and camping.
1 hour and 45 minutes
6
Bierstadt Lake
Just over three miles long, this trail is popular for snowshoeing, horseback riding, and of course, a gorgeous lake.
1 hour and 45 minutes
7
Horseshoe Park
What gives this valley its name is the glacial melt that carved it into the shape of a horseshoe millions of years ago. Today, it’s home to spacious meadows that attract wildlife.
5 minutes
8
Sheep Lakes
As the name suggests, here you’ll find park information and exhibits. It’s located right by the four beautiful Sheep Lakes. It’s also a popular spot for bighorn sheep and elk.
30 minutes
9
Alluvial Fan Trail
What’s an alluvial fan, you ask? Well, it’s where water cascades over boulders moved there by a massive flood in 1982. A sort of waterfall, really. This easy trail passes right by it.
10 minutes
10
Beaver Ponds
Here you can take a five-minute walk along a boardwalk through wetlands created by beavers. Long ago beavers built a dam and organic material gathered behind it. Once it collapsed, that soil flowed out, creating the wetlands there today.
5 minutes
11
Hidden Valley Trail
At this peaceful stop, you’ll find an easy, half-mile nature trail, picnic tables, and flush toilets. It’s a lovely place to stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh air.
15 minutes
12
Many Parks Curve Overlook
From this one you’ll see Horseshoe Park, Moraine Park, and Beaver Meadows. There are viewing platforms around the entire curve for different perspectives.
5 minutes
13
Rainbow Curve Overlook
And another! This stop is a viewpoint above the treeline. You’ll see unobstructed views of nearby peaks and valleys.
5 minutes
14
Forest Canyon Overlook
A short walk through the tundra at the overlook affords visitors a view down into a river flowing through a canyon. You’ll see Hayden Gorge and Gorge Lakes.
5 minutes
15
Tundra Communities Trail
This one-mile trail features interpretive signs about the flora and fauna that live in the tundra. You’ll also get to see the Mushroom Rocks, boulders that are over a billion years old and they look like, well, you can imagine.
30 minutes
16
Lava Cliffs Overlook
The cliffs you’ll see from here are made of the only volcanic rock in the park. They’re part of the Never Summer Mountain Range and are actually the park’s youngest.
5 minutes
17
Gore Range Overlook
Here you’ll see awesome views of Gore Range, the Never Summer Mountains, and the flat-top of Longs Peak.
5 minutes
18
Alpine Visitor Center
At the highest elevation visitor center in any national park, you’ll find a seasonal cafe and the usual offerings from a place like this. This is the only place where you can grab a bite to eat in the park. There are also epic views from the nearby Alpine Ridge Trail.
30 minutes
19
Medicine Bow Curve
From this gorgeous overlook, you’ll see the Medicine Bow Mountains, La Poudre River, and Wyoming on a clear day. Keep an eye out for wild life too.
5 minutes
20
Milner Pass
You’ll stand right on the Continental Divide here. It’s also home to the Ute Trailhead and views of Poudre Lake.
5 minutes
21
Lake Irene Picnic Area
This is home to a half-mile loop around Lake Irene. Across the street from there is Sheep Rock, where bighorn sheep like to sunbathe.
15 minutes
22
Farview Curve Overlook
This overlook lies at 10,000 feet elevation! It offers views of Kawuneeche Valley, the Colorado River, the Never Summer Range, and Jackstraw Mountain.
5 minutes
23
Colorado River Trailhead
As usual, there are several trails here to choose from, ranging from easy to strenuous. We recommend the Colorado River trail.
30 minutes
24
Beaver Creek Picnic Area
During fall, it’s common to see elk run here. It has tables, toilets, and fire grates.
15 minutes
25
Beaver Ponds Picnic Area
Another picnic area! You’ll find it offers great bird watching, two ponds, tables, and toilets.
15 minutes
26
Holzwarth Historic Site
Originally homesteaded by early settlers, this now offers a 1.5 miles stroll around the land. Some original structures are still standing.
15 minutes
27
Bowen Mountain
As the name suggests, this roadside overlook offers views of Bowen Mountain and the Colorado River.
5 minutes
28
Bowen-Baker Trailhead
Trailheads of different levels can be found here. Even if you don’t hike, it’s a wonderful place to spend some time. There’s a gorgeous meadow, picnic tables, and bathrooms.
5 minutes
29
Coyote Valley Trailhead
This is an easy, riverside, one-mile trail that’s wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly.
20 minutes
30
Bowen Gulch Trail
Since this trail is 15-miles long, the attraction is really walking along the river and exploring this beautiful area. Take a stroll along part of it and turn back when you’re done enjoying the beautiful scenery.
10 minutes
31
Harbison Meadows Picnic Site
Originally homesteaded by two sisters, today this area is a gorgeous meadow with picnic tables. It’s also a popular place with wildlife.
15 minutes
32
Kawuneeche Visitor Center
What’s unique about this visitor center is it has a Rocky Mountain Conservancy Bookstore. So if you saw or heard about something today you want to learn more about, here’s an opportunity.
$10-$20 for souvenirs
20 minutes
33
Grand Lake
Food ranges from simple to high-end, and there’s even a museum and historical society. Of course, there’s also that beautiful lake! So be sure to explore at least a little more before leaving town.