2 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Fall in the Rockies is a season of golden aspens, crisp mountain air, and one of nature’s most powerful displays—the elk rut. Join us for a front-row seat to this dramatic and fascinating mating ritual, where massive bull elk bugle, strut, and spar in their quest to impress a harem of cows. Our Ruttin’ Around tour takes place during the most active hours for elk: sunrise and sunset, when the light is magical and the park is alive with sound and movement. Your expert guide will share insights into elk behavior and seasonal wildlife activity, adding depth and context to every sighting. Ride in comfort through the stunning landscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park as autumn colors and animal encounters combine for an unforgettable experience. Available September 7th through October 17th. Private tours may be available. Please contact us.

Inclusions

What's included

RMNP pass and Timed-Entry - $80
All Fees and Taxes
In-person Guide in: English

What's not

Gratuity - for your Guide
Non-US Citizen Park Entrance Fee

Itinerary

As the weather turns to fall the Elk come down from the Mountain tops and into the town of Estes Park where they compete for dominance, known as the annual Elk Rut! Tour the area in our open Jeeps for incredible opportunities to see the wildside of wildlife in the Rockies.
1 h
Elk are known to come down the mountain and into the town of Estes Park during the Rut season. Nonetheless, Elk are still quite fond of the RMNP area and we will likely have a good chance of seeing them there as well as in other areas around town.
1 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Meeting point: Please meet at the office 20 min. ahead of the departure time listed as your tour time. Office is downtown Estes Park across the street from the Historic Park Theater which is a white tower building.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 10 travellers
Operated by: Green Jeep Tours

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Estes Park

Its from-price is close to the median of the 81 experiences we list in Estes Park.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 47 of 81.

About Estes Park

Estes Park is a mountain town at the eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, known for elk, alpine lakes and a historic hotel.

Estes Park lies at about 2,300 metres in a valley of the Colorado Rockies, along the Big Thompson River and beside Lake Estes. It is the main eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The town centre has timber-fronted shops, a riverwalk and the Stanley Hotel, a white Colonial Revival hotel on a hill that opened in 1909 and inspired Stephen King's novel The Shining.

Top-ranked sights in Estes Park: Downtown Estes Park.

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