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Overview

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 along for the ride. We've done all the planning, so you don't have to! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.*

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 105 mins
6. Bierstadt Lake
Just over three miles long, this trail is popular for snowshoeing, horseback riding, and of course, a gorgeous lake.
Duration: 105 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 30 mins
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.
Duration: 10 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
13. Rainbow Curve Overlook
And another! This stop is a viewpoint above the treeline. You’ll see unobstructed views of nearby peaks and valleys.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 30 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
17. Gore Range Overlook
Here you’ll see awesome views of Gore Range, the Never Summer Mountains, and the flat-top of Longs Peak.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 30 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 30 mins
24. Beaver Creek Picnic Area
During fall, it’s common to see elk run here. It has tables, toilets, and fire grates.
Duration: 15 mins
25. Beaver Ponds Picnic Area
Another picnic area! You’ll find it offers great bird watching, two ponds, tables, and toilets.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
27. Bowen Mountain
As the name suggests, this roadside overlook offers views of Bowen Mountain and the Colorado River.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
29. Coyote Valley Trailhead
This is an easy, riverside, one-mile trail that’s wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly.
Duration: 20 mins
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.
Duration: 10 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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
Duration: 20 mins
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.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Private transportation

Meals and refreshment

Parking Fees

Entrance fees

Admission fees

Admission fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.

The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.

Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.

Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device

Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting

Tour takes 4–6 hours; longer with strenuous hikes

Timed Entry Reservation required May–October

Park is open 24/7

Trail Ridge Road closes seasonally — call 970-586-1222 to check conditions before visiting

No gas in the park; one seasonal café at the Alpine Visitor Center — stock up before arrival

Visitor center hours vary — Alpine Visitor Center open Memorial Day–mid-October only

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