Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Estes Park, USA
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8 to 16 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Don't miss a thing as the GuideAlong Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible journey through one of the most visited US national parks. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including a scenic route that travels above the treeline and into the alpine tundra and superb wildlife viewing.

This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that plays automatically along the drive.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.

✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
✅ Travel at your own pace
✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

What's Included

  • Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • Timed Entry Fee & Reservations
  • National Park Passes
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

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Start at one of the official tour introduction points (Park Entrances near Estes Park or Grand Lake) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.

End point

Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA

Commentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 5/16/2023 - 2/10/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

What To Expect

Rocky Mountain National Park

As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route(s) to match your interests and schedule.Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries.Some of the many highlights are listed below;
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8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Trail Ridge Road (Pass By)

Most definitely the star of Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge Road is a scenic drive like no other in the country. Starting from either Estes Park or Grand Lake, the road climbs to heights above the treeline, topping at over 12,000 feet. There are many scenic overlooks along the way and the views to some of Colorado's most spectacular mountains is simply superb from this elevated vantage point.Not to be missed on any visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, driving the Trail Ridge Road is a must-do.
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Estes Park

Charming mountain town that has managed to keep a small town feel, despite being the gateway for the popular Rocky Mountain National Park.You can still rub elbows with famous mountain explorers, or just enjoy the galleries, eating fudge or shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables at the summertime Farmers Market.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bear Lake

The Bear Lake area is the starting point for many of the most popular and scenic hikes in the Park. It's a leisurely stroll to go around the lake and catch fantastic mountain peaks views in all directions.Keep watch for wildlife as you drive towards Bear Lake, especially elk, who love this area.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Many Parks Curve Overlook

The Many Parks Curve Overlook is one of the best turnouts in Rocky Mountain National Park. From the hairpin turn, pull into the carpark.The curved boardwalk has memorable views to various mountains including Longs Peak, at over 14,000 feet. The terrain we peer into from the view is the result of glaciers bulldozing their way through.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tundra Communities Trail

You're high above the treeline in the alpine tundra here. Hike roughly 1 mile from the Tundra Communities Trailhead and you'll reach some really unique rock formations - the Mushroom Rocks.At 12,000+ feet you may feel you need to stop and take short rests to catch your breath. Some wildlife thrive in these conditions and you may see marmots basking on flat rocks and hear pikas squeaking warning calls.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Old Fall River Road (Pass By)

Before Trail Ridge Road was constructed, the original road that was built to allow visitors to drive into the high alpine was what we know as the Old Fall River Road.The road is unpaved, but very well maintained, and over 11 miles, climbs its way to the Alpine Visitor Centre at over 11,500 feet. It's a slow and memorable drive that is driven as a one-way journey - uphill!
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Sprague Lake

Located along the Bear Lake Road, Sprague Lake offers an easy mostly flat, but busy, 0.8 mile loop trail. There are some boardwalks and bridges along the way. The setting is idyllic for this lake that was created by a pioneer who thought his guests might like to fish. Fingers crossed, you might see moose in the late afternoons.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chrysalis At the Stanley Hotel

Famous for its inspiration as the Overlook Hotel in author Stephen King's horror novel "The Shining". Motoring buffs will have other interests to enter the hotel, there is a Stanley Steamer (steam powered car) on display.The hotel was constructed by wealthy industrialist and also conservationist, FO Stanley, who wanted the fledgling town to have a 1st-class hotel, to attract early wealthy travelers.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holzwarth Historical Site

Some people had to be tough in the old days. Imagine leaving home at age 14 for another country. Seeing your chosen profession in a brewery shutdown when prohibition came into law. Moving your wife and 5 young children to start anew in the Kawuneeche Valley, and eventually building and running a dude ranch with fishing, horseback riding and rodeos.The Holzwarth family were immigrants from Germany and hardy pioneers. Find out more at the historic site and from on-site staff.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alpine Visitor Center

Nowhere else can you drive on paved roads to an elevation of 12,000 feet! The mountain top scenery is stunning of course, and the picture windows inside the Alpine Visitor Center provide an amazing oasis if the wind is blowing, or the temperature is dropping.Catch your breath and hike the 0.7 mile Alpine Ridge Trail, also known as Huffers Hill, that rises another 147 feet and provides 360 degree views.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum mobile OS version iOS 15 / Android 9 (Pie). iPad models with GPS chip.
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-309754P12

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