Rocky Mountain Travel 
Guided Day Hikes
Estes Park Tour Guides™ invites you to experience a guided day hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy scenic trails, wildlife encounters, and unforgettable adventures in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Guided day hikes take place in Rocky Mountain National Park. We avoid the busy areas of the park such as Emerald Lake. Your tour includes a certified wilderness guide, the timed park entry and National Park Service park fees. Our pricing is per person, and children aged 16 and under tour at no additional cost.
You can expect a minimum of 3–4 hours touring inside RMNP on our guided trips. Total distance covered and trip length on tour will vary based on physical fitness of your group. If you’d like a longer trip, please contact us before booking. We’re happy to accommodate custom trip lengths. We tailor each route and plan to suit your group—whether it’s all adults or families with kids. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all excursion. Personalization is at the heart of everything we do. This means all ages and capabilities are welcome on our tours.
Tour details
Meet at the Estes Park Visitor Center before your scheduled start time. If you desire we meet at your hotel before departing, inform us after booking. We depart promptly at your selected time and the route will be confirmed before departure.
You will follow us into RMNP in your own vehicle. Our guides will stay in communication with you via radios throughout the drive until you arrive at the trailhead destination. Please ensure you have at least a half tank of gas.
Duration: 4 hours
Group Size: Up to 9 adults | Have more that 9 in your group? Click here for special pricing. All tours are private unless weather has caused a reschedule for another group.
Price $ 109 | Kids 16 and under are free
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What’s included
- Park admission fees and Timed entry included.
- A certified wilderness guide.
- GMRS radios and emergency satellite device, and medical kit.
- Snacks, water, brewed coffee/tea/hot chocolate.
- Rain ponchos, backpacks, headlamps, binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen.
- A group photo to remember the day.
What’s not included
- International Park fees starting 1/1/2026
- Gratuity
Additional information
- Layers for wind, cold and possible rain or snow
- Hat, gloves and Buff (neck gaitor)
- +62oz water bottle(Nalgene/Hydroflask/Yeti) or Camelbak bladder
- Water in your water bottle
- Hiking Pants (not denim)
- Hiking boots or supportive shoes(no open toe sandals)
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Personal camera equipment
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Tours run rain, shine, snow, or sleet. If weather concerns arise, call at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule. Less than 24 hours’ notice will result in a reschedule or gift card.
About Estes Park Tour Guides™
At Estes Park Tour Guides™ we’re passionate about helping people reconnect—with nature, loved ones, and themselves. Through guided custom adventures like hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, stargazing, astrophotography and food tours in Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park, we create meaningful moments away from life’s distractions. We believe in forging heartfelt connections with the Rockies—whether you’re hiking to alpine lakes, snowshoeing scenic trails, capturing stunning landscapes under the stars, or sharing a family adventure you’ll remember for years. With a deep appreciation for the park’s history, wildlife, and trails, we aim to create experiences that inspire, educate, and bring people closer to nature.
Professional Guides
All of our guides are CPR + First Aid certified and natural history buffs
Estes Park Tour Guides™ operates with authority from the United States Department of the Interior as well as U.S. National Park Service, State of Colorado and the Town of Estes Park.