ADULT ONLY
4 - 12 guests
Activity Level 4
Challenge Accepted
I'll let my trusty guides sweat the small things, so I can focus on my goal. Getting to the top, reaching the end, achieving my dreams! Sure, it'll be tough, but the views will be worth it.
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Price
USD $3199/per adult
Next available departure
16 Jul - 20 Jul
Activity Level 1
What's The Rush?
I'm active and in decent shape and not looking to experience a place just through a bus window. I'm happy to slow down on the trail, soak it in and breathe in the fresh air.
Walking: 2-3 hours per day on gentle-gradient trails.
Other activities: On these trips, you'll be taking part in a range of other activities that focus less on building up a sweat and more on enjoying the finer things in life.
Activity Level 2
On the Move
Sure, I own some hiking boots, they're even worn in, but they don't go on long trips. I like my creature comforts and I like to give a range of activities a go.
Walking: 2-4 hours per day on gentle to moderate gradient trails. No multi-day hikes.
Biking: 1-3 hours, cruisy rides achievable by anyone, even first-timers. Kayaking: 1-3 hours, entry-level sea kayaking with specialist guides and stable boats.
Other activities (i.e. snorkeling): Always optional and very little exertion required. A highlight for many!
Activity Level 3
Step It Up
I love an active vacation. Engaging in a challenging activity with a difficult goal, such as reaching a summit, is exactly what I need to unwind in the evenings.
Hiking: Typically, 3-6 hours per day on well-formed backcountry trails. Expect some significant gradient inclines and declines.
Altitude: Your trip may include some moderate altitude areas, though these don't form the focus of the trip and are generally manageable.
Biking: 1-3 hours on well-formed paths or roads where you can expect some hills with moderate climbs and descents.
Kayaking: 1-3 hours, entry-level sea kayaking with specialist guides and stable boats.
Other activities (i.e. caving): Always optional and very little exertion required. A highlight for many!
Activity Level 4
Challenge Accepted
I'll let my trusty guides sweat the small things, so I can focus on my goal. Getting to the top, reaching the end, achieving my dreams! Sure, it'll be tough, but the views will be worth it.
Hiking / Trekking: Typically, 4–6-hour hikes with options for more, sometimes with limited or no vehicle support and nearly always with ascents and descents.
Altitude: Some trips at this level will reach a significant altitude. We are here to help you manage that and make your experience one to cherish for a lifetime.
Biking & Kayaking: If one, or both, of these activities are 'your thing,' there are trip options in this range, allowing you to be on two wheels or with a paddle in your hand for most of the day.
Activity Level 5
The Upper Limit
I'm ready to put in the hard work to reap the rewards. I'm a seasoned adventurer, not afraid to get my boots wet.
Trekking & Altitude: This is classic trekking, at altitude. Some might even call it 'expedition-style.' We've had folks from all walks of life achieve their dreams on our grade 5 trips, so if you're in for a challenge get in touch to find out if this is for you.
Rocky Mountain National Park is known for epic scenery, abundant wildlife, and more than 350 miles of hiking trails. On this 5-day hiking-focused trip, you’ll have opportunities to experience the majesty of the Colorado Rockies while challenging yourself on some of the park’s most iconic trails. You’ll have plenty of time to take in the splendor of Rocky Mountain National Park beyond the hiking trails with a scenic drive of Trail Ridge Road and relaxing evenings in Estes Park.
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Day 1
Your Colorado Rockies adventure begins bright and early with a journey west to Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Get your first taste of pristine mountain air on a short hike among wind-sculpted rocks and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. After a picnic lunch, enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Trail Ridge Road, which forms the highest continuous highway in America. This “highway in the sky” brings you above the tree line where you can get an up-close look at the unique ecosystems of the tundra on a short hike to help you acclimatize to the elevation. After spending time in the “Roof of the Rockies,” you’ll return to Estes Park for a relaxing evening.
Ridgeline Hotel - Estes Park (Lunch, Dinner)
Hiking: 2-3 Miles
Day 2
Begin your day hiking through aspen and ponderosa pine groves. You’ll pass Nymph Lake filled with pond lilies and then make your way along the shores of Dream Lake through Tyndall Gorge. You’ll follow Tyndall Creek to reach your first goal of the day: Emerald Lake. After appreciating the fantastic views of Flattop Mountain, we’ll begin our return trip via a side trail to Lake Haiyaha where you’ll enjoy lunch. The lake’s namesake, haiyaha, is an indigenous word that means "rock" or "lake of many rocks," or "big rocks", depending on the translation. After about 6 miles of hiking for the day, we’ll head back to Estes Park where you have the rest of the day on your own to explore this cool mountain town and the wide array of restaurants it has to offer.
Ridgeline Hotel - Estes Park (Breakfast, Lunch)
Hiking: 6 Miles, 700 feet elevation gain
Day 3
After a couple days to warm up your legs and get your lungs adjusted, you’ll get to tackle your first summit hike. About a mile into the 7-mile hike, you’ll reach the first overlook offering great views of Longs Peak. You’ll then make your way through a boulder field left behind by a large landslide in 2013 when the area received nearly 10 inches of rain. As you continue, you’ll be treated to views of Mt. Meeker, Powell Peak, Taylor Peak, and Lily Mountain before reaching 11,000 feet and your first view of the Twin Sisters. After another half–mile, you’ll reach the summit (just under 11,500 feet) with incredible views all around you. This evening we’ll enjoy a well-deserved dinner together.
Ridgeline Hotel - Estes Park (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Hiking: 7 miles, 2,500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
Today’s trek leads to one of the favorite summits in Rocky Mountain National Park, Mount Ida. The trail begins among interesting rock formations and a placid alpine lake before turning upwards through the forest with occasional views of Never Summer Mountains. The landscape quickly changes as you get above the tree line and enter the tundra where resident bighorn sheep and elk can often be seen. Upon reaching the base of Mt. Ida, you’ll have a 1-mile ascent to the peak. At just under 13,000 feet, the summit offers stunning 360-degree views of mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and the continental divide. This evening we toast to our time exploring Rocky Mountain National Park over a wonderful dinner.
Ridgeline Hotel - Estes Park (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Hiking: 9.5 miles, 2,500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
Enjoy a relaxing morning in Estes Park before we make our way back to Denver for goodbyes and flights home.
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With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you’ll enjoy a highly personalized experience with the perspective of an insider.
It’s so much easier to relax and enjoy your adventure when you have fun, caring guides who know the land, are experts in motivation, sweat all the details and whip up incredible meals, too!
When we say all inclusive, we mean it! Meals and snacks, activities, lodging, transportation, guiding services and more. Every detail is handled; all you need to do is show up!
Every aspect of your trip is thoroughly considered for your safety, from highly vetted vendors and well-maintained equipment to extensively trained guides and our seasoned operations team at headquarters.
Family travel and North American National Parks are our specialty. We’ve perfected our itineraries and sustained relationships for decades, ensuring you'll experience your destination to the fullest.
For us, the extra mile is never extra, it’s part of the way! Count on special touches throughout your trip that will amplify your experience. If we’ve done our job, they’ll have you saying “wow!”
