Southwestern USA, US
Experience Rocky Mountain National Park on a guided tour with a retractable glass-top luxury van from Estes Park. Climb above 12,000 feet while experiencing breathtaking views of the Rockies.
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On this 3.5 - 4 hour tour experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Rocky Mountain National Park on a guided tour from Estes Park. Travel up above the trees in a glass-top convertible van. Take a short hike or two and see fast-flowing snow melt, waterfalls, and glaciers. Enjoy coffee, hot drinks, and a variety of snacks thanks to our complimentary on board snack and refreshment station.
Learn all about the science and history of the Rockies and its animals with your guide. Travel up the famous Old Fall River Road, which is the original high alpine road that opened in 1920 and is part of the National Register of Historic Places.
Take a halfway break at the Alpine Visitor Center, the highest-altitude visitor center of any national park. Get free time to visit the cafeteria and gift shop, as well as soak in amazing “top of the world” tundra views. Upon leaving the Alpine Visitor Center, travel back towards Estes Park.
Journeying across Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in North America, reaching the highest point on the road at 12,183 feet. Get spectacular views from inside the panoramic van, and above the tree line. With a fully closable glass roof, stay protected from the chilly, hurricane-force winds produced in the alpine tundra.
If Old Fall River Road is closed for the season, hit the Trail Ridge Road to go both up and down the mountain, with the highest point accessible being the turnaround point.
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All of Purple Points Tour Company's tours depart from our downtown Estes Park store front located on the street level of the Courtyard Shops & Flats at 165 Virginia Drive two buildings up from the Sugar Shack! Visit our website at purplepointstours.com for more info.
Guide
Transportation by retractable glass-top van
Timed entry and park admission
Hot and cold drinks
A variety of snacks
complementary on board snack and refreshment station
1 or 2 small excursions to see a waterfall or other feature
Half-way break at the Alpine Visitors Center at 11,796 ft
Travel on Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road (when open)
Tips
Your Tour will leave on time so, make sure you show up at the office at 165 Virginia Dr. Estes Park CO 15 minutes early to check-in
Purple Mountain Tour Co is located at 165 Virginia Drive Estes Park Colorado
Please tip your guide
We recommend the purple bus tour! Wonderful guide and he kept the tour exciting and informative.
Lex our driver was excellent. She drove safely and was knowledgeable about the area. I am terrified of heights, but had no issues with this trip sitting in the middle of the bus. We really enjoyed the trip.
★★★★★ We had a fantastic experience on the Rocky Mountain National Park Glass-Top Bus Tour! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the glass-top design provided incredible views throughout the trip. A special shout-out to our guide, Dave, who was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and clearly passionate about the park. He shared fascinating information about the history, wildlife, geology, and ecosystems of Rocky Mountain National Park while keeping the tour entertaining and relaxed. He also made sure everyone had opportunities for photos and answered questions with enthusiasm. This was one of the highlights of our visit to Estes Park and a great way to experience the beauty of the park without worrying about driving. Highly recommend this tour—and if you get Dave as your guide, you’re in for a treat! 🚍🏔️🦌
Our tour guide was Dave. He was so friendly and very knowledgeable. He told us so much about the history of RMNP, and made it fun! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone, with Dave as the guide!
Lex was so informative. We gained a lot of knowledge about Rocky Mountain National Park. She made our family's tour fun and exciting. We would definitely do it again!
This was a wonderful way to see Rocky Mountain National Park when you have limited time. Our guide Chris was knowledgeable, attentive, and funny . The mini bus was new and clean. The availability of clean soft blankets for the cold weather bus ride allowed us to ride without the top up. It was very enable.o
Entertaining and knowledgeable guide
From the moment we checked in, we were made to feel at home. Our guide Chris was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. we didn't know we were going to get a comedy show! From our entry at Falls River to the Alpine Visitor Center views were spectacular.
Good experience Brian was very informative and have a good sense of humor saw lots of Elks and Deers and some fat little creatures. Weather was fantastic at end of May.