Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Discount Tickets

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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, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Start near the Grand Lake Visitor Center on Trail Ridge Rd, Grand Lake, CO. If approaching northbound, the Visitor Center will be on your right. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Visitor Center. Audio plays automatically—check your email/text for details.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Beaver Ponds
Up next are Beaver Ponds, featuring an easy boardwalk through secluded, very pretty wetlands. Note: The tour is over 40+ miles long, with more than 60+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
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.
3. Deer Mountain
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.
4. Rocky Mountain National Park
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!
5. Hidden Valley
After that is Hidden Valley, a boreal forest with some of the hardiest flora in the country.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Many Parks Curve Overlook
You'll arrive next at the Many Parks Curve Overlook, which offers stunning views of not one or two but three gorgeous mountain meadows.
7. Rainbow Curve Overlook
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!
8. Ute Trail
At the next trail, the Ute Trailhead, you'll learn about the Ute tribe which once called the Rockies home.
9. Forest Canyon Overlook
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.
10. Lava Cliffs Overlook
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!
11. Gore Range Overlook
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!
12. Alpine Visitor Center
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!
13. Medicine Bow Curve
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!
14. Forest Canyon Overlook
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.
15. Farview Curve Viewpoint
Continuing on, you'll arrive at Fairview Curve Viewpoint, offering an excellent look at the Never Summer Mountain Range.
16. Colorado River Trail
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.
Duration: 60 mins
17. Timber Creek Road Camp Barn
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.
18. Holzwarth Historic Site
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.
19. Bowen-Baker Trailhead
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!
20. Coyote Valley Trailhead
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!
21. Onahu Trailhead
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.
22. Grand Lake
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.
Duration: 5 mins
23. Moraine Park Museum
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.
24. Moraine Park Museum
At Moraine Park, up next, you'll have the opportunity for some seriously scenic horseback riding.
25. Bear Lake Trailhead
After that you'll come to Cub Lake Trailhead, where you'll learn about the lasting damage caused by wildfires within the park.
26. Fern Lake
Beyond that is Fern Lake Trailhead, the perfect stop for hikers looking for a bit of peace and quiet away from the crowds.
27. Odessa Lake-Flattop Mountain Junc.
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.
Duration: 5 mins
28. Eagle Cliff Mountain
Looking for a picturesque picnic spot? You'll find it next, at Hollowell Park.
29. Hollowell Park
A relaxing destination with many picnic tables and excellent views of Mill Creek Basin below Longs Peak.
Duration: 60 mins
30. Sprague Lake
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!
31. Bierstadt Lake Trailhead
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.
32. Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead
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!
33. Bear Lake
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.

Inclusion

Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.

Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.

Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.

Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.

Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.

Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.

One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.

Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.

Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.

Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Exclusion

Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

From May 22 through October 12, 2026, a timed-entry reservation is required for most areas of Rocky Mountain National Park between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The Bear Lake Road Corridor requires a Timed Entry+ reservation from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM through October 18, 2026. A park entrance pass is also required.

Trail Ridge Road usually closes to through travel from mid-October through late May due to winter conditions. The winter audio-tour route remains available from the park’s east entrance. Check current road conditions before your visit.

Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.

Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.

At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.

Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.

Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.

More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.

Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.

Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.

Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.

Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.

Supplied by Travel with Action

Reviews

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Based on 107 reviews

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