Tours

Wildlife and Scenic Guided Tours

with RMNPhotographer

RMNPhotographer Tours provide the most dynamic, personalized tours in RMNP. Our private guides travel with you and your family in the comfort of your own vehicle. We take you to the best scenery and seek the incredible wildlife in RMNP for you to photograph with your cell phone or camera. This tour travels in your personal vehicle with a minimum of 2 paying guests. Our guide, per your request, will drive your vehicle so you can enjoy the journey.


  • Each RMNPhotographer guide is a friendly, experienced RMNP Photographer.
  • Uniquely, RMNPhotographer Tours stops to view and photograph incredible wildlife and scenery, allowing guests the time they desire.
  • In the comfort of your own vehicle, you avoid cramped vans and unwanted exposure to the elements while enjoying extended stops.
  • Timed-Entry reservations are NOT required as RMNPhotographer is authorized by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, to conduct services in Rocky Mountain National Park.
  • Guest are responsible for a NPS entry fee which can be purchased at the gate (Daily $30. Annual and Senior Pass applicable).
  • Larger groups of families and your guests can be accommodated through additional personal vehicles with frequent stops and multi-vehicle communication.


Note: There must be one seat in your vehicle for your RMNPhotographer Guide.

Departure Time and Location

TIME: Tours leave in the morning at 8:00 a.m. Afternoon tours depart at 12:30 p.m. Check on the Book Now schedule for availability.

LOCATION: Tours begin at Coffee on the Rocks, 510 Moraine Avenue in Estes Park where you can pick-up a pastry and/or

fantastic cup of coffee before traveling into RMNP. 

GUIDE: Our guide will meet you on the deck at the entrance to Coffee on the Rocks 15 minutes prior to your departure time.

(RMNPhotographer operates from May 18 through October 13, 2024)

3.5-4.0 hours

Mountains To Sky Tour

(Half-Day)

Our knowledgeable and friendly guides are experienced RMNP photographers who help you capture images of a lifetime on your cell phones or cameras. 

  • Tour through RMNP on Trail Ridge Road, the highest highway in the United States (12,183 ft.), to the “top of the world” at the Alpine Visitor Center. 
  • See snow-covered mountain vistas and lush green valleys, alpine lakes, rolling streams, and waterfalls. 
  • Seek gentle deer, dynamic elk, and massive moose allowing you to capture magnificent photos. 
  • Return to tour Bear Lake Road, the most popular area in the park including Moraine Park and scenic Sprague Lake.

Pricing:

Adults: $129.00

Children (5-12): $89.00

Infant (0-4): Free

7.0-7.5 hours

Over the Top Tour

(Full-Day)

Our knowledgeable and friendly guides are experienced RMNP photographers who help you capture images of a lifetime on your cell phones or cameras. 

  • Tour through RMNP on Trail Ridge Road, the highest highway in the United States (12,183 ft.), traveling Estes Park to Grand Lake. 
  • With your cell phone and camera, capture lush green valleys, alpine lakes, rolling streams, waterfalls, and the Continental Divide. 
  • Seek gentle deer, dynamic elk, and massive moose allowing you to capture magnificent photos. 
  • Travel through historic Kawuneeche Valley to lunch (on your own) in the quaint village of Grand Lake before returning to Estes Park.


Pricing:

Adults: $199.00

Children (5-12): $129.00

Infant (0-4): Free

3.5-4.0 hours

Lakes and Meadows Tour

(Half-Day)

Our knowledgeable and friendly guides are experienced RMNP photographers who help you capture images of a lifetime on your cell phones or cameras. . 

  • Travel to the Alluvial Fan, Horseshoe Falls, Hidden Valley and the breath-taking views from Many Parks Curve.
  • Experience Moraine Park and stroll around Sprague Lake with incredible views of the continental divide (our favorite place in the park). 
  • Seek wildlife including gentle deer, dynamic elk, and massive moose allowing you to capture magnificent photos.
  • Experience the incredible beauty of RMNP without high altitude travel.

Pricing:

Adults: $129.00

Children (5-12): $89.00

Infant (0-4): Free

5.5-6.0 hours

Mountain to Sky+Bear Lake Rd.

(3/4 Day)

Our knowledgeable and friendly guides are experienced RMNP photographers who help you capture images of a lifetime on your cell phones or cameras. 

  • Tour through RMNP on Trail Ridge Road, the highest highway in the United States (12,183 ft.), to the Alpine Visitor Ctr. 
  • See snow-covered mountain vistas and lush green valleys, alpine lakes, rolling streams, and waterfalls. 
  • Seek gentle deer, dynamic elk, and massive moose allowing you to capture magnificent photos.
  • Return to Bear Lake Road, the most popular area in RMNP including Moraine Park and Sprague Lake.


Pricing:

Adults: $179.00

Children (5-12): $109.00

Infant (0-4): Free

Private, Customized Photography Tours

For serious scenic and/or wildlife photographers, RMNPhotographer offers customized, private guided photography tours for 4 or 6 hour.

  • Most tours start with the best sunrise in RMNP at Sprague Lake. The sky is spectacular while moose and elk often wander into the lake during the early morning hours.
  • We know the best places and times to photograph specific animals including moose and elk and will guide you to these locations.
  • The early morning tundra can be amazing as the sun peaks from the plains radiating across the peaks of the continental divide.
  • Photographing RMNP daily, we can guide you to the best scenic locations, angles, and dynamic peaks during golden hour and throughout the day.
  • 4 hour $245/person - 6 hour $350/person.

To schedule a private photography tour contact RMNPhotographer directly at 515-298-9738 or rmnphotographertour@gmail.com

"It was a blast to spend the day with him!"

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"My family thoroughly enjoyed our tour through RMNP with our RMNPhotographer guide. His knowledge of the history, geography, wildlife and the best views helped us make the most of our short visit. His knowledge of hiking trails, waterfall hikes, and wildlife was spot on! It was a blast to spend the day with him!"


- Claire - Iowa

"Brad knows RMNP like the back of his hand..."

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“Brad, the RMNPhotographer owner, knows RMNP like the back of his hand, and if you are looking for wildlife, Brad knows where to find them. Depending upon the season, RMNPhotographer guides will lead you to moose, elk, and even bears! Their experience in RMNP and photography expertise is a combination that can’t be beat. I never hesitate to recommend RMNPhotographer to others for RMNP tours and am right now planning our next trip with them.”

- Bob & Pam - Oklahoma

"It was the highlight of our vacation."

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“Trying to decide how to navigate RMNP is simplified when you hire an experienced guide. We were so grateful to have contacted Brad at RMNPhotographer. By using our personal vehicle, we comfortably accommodated my husband’s special needs as a paraplegic. Brad, in his caring, friendly and charismatic manner, shared his in depth knowledge while directing us to scenic views watching elk and taking pictures at our own pace. It was the highlight of our vacation."


- Nancy & Gary - Wisconsin

"Brad took time to understand what my goals were..."

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"I highly recommend RMNPhotographer guided tours. Brad was my guide, and his expertise in photography, easy to understand style of teaching, knowledge of the animals and RMNP provided for a very successful and enjoyable day. Brad took time to understand what my goals were and tailored the experience to achieve them. He truly exceeded my expectations, and I will definitely be booking another tour."


- Sally - Michigan

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