Peak to Peak Scenic Byway and Estes Park

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Experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains on our guided small group tour. Travel north through Boulder, home of the University of Colorado, health food, and mountain climbers. Drive up beautiful and rugged Boulder Canyon, stop to see Boulder Falls. Visit Nederland for a coffee or pastry before continuing on and experiencing incredible Rocky Mountain scenery on the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway. Witness majestic views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area and Rocky Mountain National Park.  Enjoy a stroll around Lily Lake nestled in between picturesque mountain peaks before visiting the mountain village of Estes Park.  Enjoy lunch on your own and explore the local artisan shops along Elk Horn Avenue and visit the historic Stanley Hotel.  Look for a variety of wildlife including herds of grazing elk, mule deer, moose and more.

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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Denver, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours



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Experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains on our guided small group tour. Travel north through Boulder, home of the University of Colorado, health food, and mountain climbers. Drive up beautiful and rugged Boulder Canyon, stop to see Boulder Falls. Visit Nederland for a coffee or pastry before continuing on and experiencing incredible Rocky Mountain scenery on the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway. Witness majestic views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area and Rocky Mountain National Park.  Enjoy a stroll around Lily Lake nestled in between picturesque mountain peaks before visiting the mountain village of Estes Park.  Enjoy lunch on your own and explore the local artisan shops along Elk Horn Avenue and visit the historic Stanley Hotel.  Look for a variety of wildlife including herds of grazing elk, mule deer, moose and more.

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Stop At: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202-1047

Begin you tour at Historic Union Station in lower downtown Denver where your driver guide will pick you up.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Boulder Falls, Boulder Canyon 11 Miles West of Boulder, Boulder, CO 80302

Stop and take a walk to Boulder Falls in rugged and beautiful Boulder Canyon

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, Highway 7, 72 and 119, Estes Park, CO

Begin on Colorado’s oldest Scenic Byway in Nederland, Colorado where you will have time to grab a coffee or pastry before enjoying the beautiful Rocky Mountain views as you travel along Indian Peaks Wilderness on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway to Estes Park. Look for wildlife along the way such as Moose, Deer and Elk.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lily Lake, South Saint Vrain Ave/Hwy 7 Rocky Mountain National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517

Enjoy a stroll around Lily Lake, nestled in between beautiful mountain peaks. Enjoy views of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker from the lake along with picturesque mountain scenery all around.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Stanley Hotel Tour, 333 W Wonder View Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517

Visit the legendary Historic Stanley Hotel where History and Ghosts abound and Stephen King was inspired to write The Shinning.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Downtown Estes Park, Estes Park, CO

Enjoy time on your own for lunch in one of the many restaurants and shopping in the local artisan stores along Elkhorn Avenue in downtown Estes Park

Duration: 1 hour



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