Rocky Mountain National Park Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

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Rocky Mountain National Park Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: Jun-Sep

From $3,299 - $3,349 /person

Rugged Peaks, Emerald Lakes & Wildlife

Experience the Rockies on foot, through alpine trails and past tranquil lakes to cozy mountain retreats surrounded by dramatic Colorado wilderness.

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Highlights

  • Be immersed in pine forests and alpine meadows and pause at spectacular viewpoints in Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Look for mule deer, golden eagles and moose along rugged trails with panoramic views of the Continental Divide  
  • Stay at welcoming mountain lodges and enjoy fireside lounges and fresh mountain air surrounded by alpine peaks
  • Explore the mountain towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake and browse their local shops and cafés  
  • Walk past alpine lakes and jagged peaks and see some of the Rockies’ most breathtaking landscapes
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Start/End Denver

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Large lake in a forest surrounded by tall trees

Days 1-2

Description

Hike through the massive granite spires of Lumpy Ridge • Pause at Gem Lake and take in sweeping views of Estes Park, Mount Meeker and the Continental Divide • Hike to Alberta Falls, where water tumbles over granite ledges in a serene alpine forest • Climb through pine woods to the Loch, the Lake of Glass and Sky Pond, encircled by sheer cliffs • Extend your hike to Dream Lake, then explore Estes Park with dinner on your own.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Trailborn Rocky Mountains
Estes Park
Casual Hotel

Refresh yourself after a day of adventure at this reimagined 1950s motor lodge on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Small lake in a valley, with tall mountains in the background

Days 3-5

Description

Hike to the summit of Deer Mountain and see panoramic views of Longs Peak, Moraine Park, the Mummy Range and Estes Park • Travel along the scenic Trail Ridge Road, stopping at overlooks to take in high-alpine tundra and snowcapped peaks • Follow the North Inlet Trail through meadows and forests to Cascade Falls, a 40-foot cascade rushing through granite • Take a pontoon cruise across Grand Lake, listening to stories of its history and the grand homes along its shores as the sun sets behind the peaks • Take a final hike through pine forest and wildflower meadows to Adams Falls, where water tumbles 55 feet through a rocky gorge • Continue past the falls to wide-open meadows with views of Mount Baldy.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Grand Lake Lodge
Grand Lake
Casual Hotel

A century-old, thoughtfully updated mountain retreat with classic log cabins surrounded by the grandeur of the Rockies. (pool)

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Hotels

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Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

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Nights 1-2

Trailborn Rocky Mountains
Estes Park

Casual Hotel

Refresh yourself after a day of adventure at this reimagined 1950s motor lodge on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. (pool)

Nights 3-4

Grand Lake Lodge
Grand Lake

Casual Hotel

A century-old, thoughtfully updated mountain retreat with classic log cabins surrounded by the grandeur of the Rockies. (pool)

From $3,299 /person

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