Private tour in Denver Brad H

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park - Private Day Tour from Denver

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Brad H.

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Hello my name is Brad and welcome to the great state of Colorado. Colorado is truly a hidden treasure of mountain beauty, rolling meadows with all kinds of animal life such as elk, deep, mousse, and black bear, not to mention the 300 species of birds that populate our parks. Within an hour or two of Denver there are natural hot springs, mountain lakes, and panoramic views of mountain ranges. Of course you don't even have to go that far for great site seeing, hiking, biking or just walking around as the foothills are only 20 minutes from Denver. Although I am from Peoria Illinois I have lived in Colorado for over 29 years, therefore I am very close to being a native Coloradan. We locals call that being a "Semi-Native!" As a child 
 I spent 10 years in Europe and I have lived in Mexico as an adult. This experience has given me a passion for traveling as well as a desire to learn about different cultures. For these reasons I believe that I am an excellent tour guide for Denver and the rest of Colorado. Gold fever may have established Denver and brought many people out west, but today people come as it has over 300 days of sunshine, mountain biking, snow skiing and some of the best hiking in the world. The town is rich in the history of cowboys and Indians, as well as old mining towns where gold and silver were discovered. I will bring both these old cowboy stories and new ones to life. Being a guide for the Denver Colorado area, my foremost desire is to give the customer an idea of how the Old West town of Denver was formed and show the contrast in the new Denver of today. The history combined with the natural beauty of the mountains will help you fall in love with Denver and the surrounding mountains as I did many years ago. I am extremely flexible and if you need to tweak a tour I have the ability to customize my tours. In addition if you have more than five people I can get access to a larger vehicle and thus I could handle a much larger group. Feel free to message me through ToursByLocals for any customization of a tour. It is truly a privilege to live in Colorado and work as a tour guide. I hope to see you in Colorado soon! My vehicule is a SUV that is commercially insured and licenced. PUC certification is required to drive paying passengers in the state. All commercial vehicules that carry paid passagers are required to have commercial insurance in Colorado. I have the requiered PUV certification along with the specialized commercial insurance. IGA certifed as: - Tour Guide - Tour Manager - I have 10 years as a professional tour guide in the Colorado area. - CPR and First Aid certified. I do not have any restrictions.

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Overview of your Denver tour

Discover why Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are some of the most visited areas of the nation. Rocky Mountain National Park abounds with natural beauty. Up close we will explore some of the majestic clear lakes. From Trail Ridge Road, far above the valleys, one often can see the abundant animal life that exists in the Park. The Park features rugged snow peaks most of the year with small snow glaciers. My friends and I have hiked many a trail in the park and close to the town of Lyons. There are many animals and fountains to admire and the views from the road often leave people in awe of the beauty. Estes Park is a picturesque town that overlooks Estes Lake. The town features many quaint boutique stores and has a very colorful history with such notable hotels such as the Stanley Hotel. Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are always a delight to visit. I would love to show you the beauty of these parks along with the interesting history, stories and colorful characters of the parks.

Your Denver tour itinerary

Stops may included the below stops but are not limited to them. Please note that Rocky Mountain National Park has now implemented timed reservations. To avoid a reservation we may have to leave Denver by 6:15 am or a little earlier. Most of the time I can get a timed entry beforehand. - Denver downtown Hotel pick up, drive to Estes Park. - Arrive in Estes Park and proceed to Rocky Mountain Park and enter by 8:00 am) -Do a small hike in the area of the aluvial fan. - Take Trail Ridge Road and visit various sites and pull over areas. The drive may take two to three hours or more as there are many picturesque sites that we will stop at, such as the Lava Cliffs, as well as other cliffs and mountain ranges along the way. Lunch at the summit or perhaps a later lunch in Estes Park. Visit the Stanley Hotel where Stephen King was inspired to write his famous novel "The Shining" - Arrive in Estes Park where you can enjoy shopping and strolling through the town. - Leave Estes Park. - Return to Denver.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

The clients will be transported in a new 2022 Kia Telluride that has three rows of seating. The Telluride has leather seats, air conditioning, a sunroof and a moon roof in the back for the children if needed on long drives. I have my commercial insurance and PUC certification which is required by the state of Colorado for any commercial use of vehicle.

What's included
Other: - Entrance fees to Rocky Mountain National Park. - Water and light snacks.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch. If possible I always suggest lunch in the iconic Stanley Hotel or a cowboy lunch in Estes Park.
Meeting location

Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Pickup and end location is limited to downtown Denver or 3 miles radius. Please request custom tour if elsewhere. Airport pick up or airport hotels will need to be a custom tour and will require an extra fee.

Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
417074
Languages
Spanish
French
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the natural beauty and history of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park with a local guide. It's ideal for families, as it's kid-friendly, and also suits those who prefer minimal physical activity. With private transportation included, it's a great choice for anyone looking to enjoy a comfortable and personalized experience.

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