Rocky Mountain National Park Family Adventure

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A classic camping family adventure chock full of wildlife sightings, spectacular mountain scenery and awe-inspiring hikes. Rocky Mountain National Park is the quintessential destination for a family vacation. With its forests and mountains, its great outdoors and great adventure, the landscape will inspire a sense of exploration in young and old alike. Chil...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the spectacular landscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park
    • Enjoy family-friendly hikes past wildflower meadows and cascading waterfalls
    • Raft the Cache la Poudre River and take a drive on famous Trail Ridge Road
    • Search for elk, deer, bighorn sheep, marmots and other park wildlife
    • Learn about the natural history of the Rocky Mountains from our exceptional guides

What's this trip about?

    A classic camping family adventure chock full of wildlife sightings, spectacular mountain scenery and awe-inspiring hikes. Rocky Mountain National Park is the quintessential destination for a family vacation. With its forests and mountains, its great outdoors and great adventure, the landscape will inspire a sense of exploration in young and old alike. Children will relish the opportunity to learn from our fun and energetic guides, and the whole family will love the six memorable days spent at our comfortable campsite.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDenver
End CityDenver

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Rafting

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • Five nights camping accommodations
    • Meals as indicated on the daily itinerary
    • Professional guide services
    • Transportation during the course of the trip

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Itinerary

Day 1: Scenic drive to Rocky Mountain National Park and Sprague Lake hike.

Meals: Dinner

Hiking: 1.5 miles with minimal elevation gain and loss. Transfer time: 2 hours. Camp elevation: 8,500’.

Our trip begins today in Denver, Colorado. Meet your guides at 1pm at our host hotel near the Denver International Airport. A brief orie...

Day 2: Hike from Bear Lake with panoramic views of the Continental Divide.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 6.5 miles with 800' elevation loss.

We start the morning off with a cup of fresh hot coffee or hot chocolate as our guides prepare a hearty camp breakfast designed to fuel us for the day's hiking. After breakfas...

Day 3: Hike to sparkling alpine lakes surrounded by towering peaks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 4.5 miles with 625' elevation gain and loss.

The sounds of birds and chipmunks awaken us in our comfy tents, and we begin a full day of adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park. A hot breakfast is the prelude t...

Day 4: Raft the Cache la Poudre River and spend the night stargazing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Rafting: 3 hours. Transfer time: 3 hours roundtrip.

Today we see the Rockies from a new perspective. Fueled by a delicious camp breakfast, we load into our van and travel for an hour and a half to meet our river guides ...

Day 5: Hike to a trio of beautiful backcountry waterfalls.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 5.4 miles with 970' elevation gain/loss.

This morning we take a scenic drive along the eastern slope of Longs Peak in the Tahosa Valley to the Wild Basin Trailhead. Here we load up our daypacks with lunch, snack...

Day 6: Spot marmots, elk and pika on a scenic drive across Trail Ridge Road.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Hiking: 1.5 miles above 11,000' with minimal elevation gain/loss. Scenic drive on Trail Ridge Road: 2 hours with several breaks including short hikes. Total transfer time: 4 hours.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,099
Price per day$350
Last Updated: 10/9/2019

  • Children’s discount (ages 8-17) - $400

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Transportation to the trip starting point
    • Airport transfers
    • Insurance of any kind
    • Optional guide gratuities
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Items of a personal nature

Accommodation

Camping, 5 nights

Cancellation policy

A refundable deposit of $400 is required at time of booking to secure space. Full payment is required 60 days before departure date.

If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation:

91+ days prior to departure = $0 61 to 90 days = $400 31 to 60 days prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable 0 to 30 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

If you instead transfer to another trip, the following fees are due at the time of the request:

61+ days prior to departure = $0 31 to 60 days = $400 0 to 30 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

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Meals Included

5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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