Tours & Activities in Estes Park

Full Potential Wilderness offers private, fully customizable tours of Rocky Mountain National Park. Take a guided drive to see the best the area has to offer. Have an experienced professional step on guide direct you through Rocky Mountain National Park from the comfort of your own vehicle. All tours include timed entry reservation, park entry fee & professional photography. We offer fully inclusive and accessible options as well. Great for solo travelers or the whole family and all ability levels. We will message you to build your custom itinerary after we receive your booking request.

Join us for a guided snowy experience in our 3-row Subaru Ascent through Rocky Mountain National Park on a 4 - 5 hour private tour with only your party & your guide! On our tour, you'll see a waterfall (frozen during our winter months), we'll drive up the famous Trail Ridge Road as far as it is opened for the season, if conditions allow, walk around a frozen Bear Lake or Sprague Lake (both flat & less than a mile), and you'll also visit the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at the end of your tour. This tour is NOT a hiking tour, and focuses more on driving in the National Park with small strolls throughout. Minimum of 2 guests. *Micro spikes will be used instead of snowshoes and are included for your tour to keep you safe while walking on icy surfaces. We are only able to offer hotel pickup for guests in Estes Park or the small surrounding towns. If you're not staying near Estes Park, we can meet you at the free parking garage for the Estes Park Visitor Center for pickup.

Enhance your visit to Rocky Mountain National Park and the beautiful state of Colorado by booking your customized, private tour with experienced local guides. See the park and leave the driving to us in our comfortable touring SUV. -Wildlife viewing and abundant photo opportunities -Knowledgable, experienced, and informative local guides -Binoculars provided for scouting elk herds, birdwatching, and gazing at the mountain ranges Our guide is happy to suggest routes based on the interests and abilities of the group. There are many scenic overlooks to visit, as well as opportunities for short hikes around lakes or up to viewpoints. We provide hiking poles and microspikes, if needed seasonally, for any of the accessible hikes. We are knowledgeable about wildlife, weather, geology, history, culture, birding, outdoor activities, and just about anything else to do with Estes Park and the surrounding area. Let us show you around our favorite place, Rocky Mountain National Park!

This evening/night time 4x4 photo adventure takes you into the wilds of Roosevelt National Forest to see the sunset from our private 360 degree viewing and photo tower. This tour combines all the thrills from the Rock’n Roller Coaster tour (Panoramic tour with request) with an extra hour of fun for family time around a fire. Bring your family for an exhilarating experience with an off-road adventure combined with the excitement of roasting your own mouthwatering hot dogs and marshmallows over an open fire. We also provide chips and drinks, and for extra relaxation, feel free to bring your own adult beverages. In this tour you have stadium seating in one of our off-road custom vehicles with an open top, and a bikini top if it rains. We do provide rain gear that are full body suites called Frog Toggs. Bundle up a little more for this tour since it is open air. Top-off the night, with a ride back in the dark for a truly thrilling adventure.

The Hydro Dipping Art Experiences will be held outside in our Inspired Art Experiences tent. Hydro Dipping is so much fun, and every piece is completely unique! Your instructor will guide you through the process of choosing colors that compliment each other, and guide you through the process and techniques of dipping your tumbler or flask to create your design

Custom tour designed for you and where your interests are. We are not on a schedule and can even adapt as we go depending upon what we find on your special day. I am a local historian and naturalist who has lived in the area for over 50 years. I consider myself an interpreter of nature adding color to the already stunning beauty you'll see. We'll concentrate on the myriad wildlife, the diverse biology, and incredible geology of the Rockies. We'll also get insight into what it might have been like for early pioneers and lodge keepers as well as indigenous people like the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute. My tours are completely flexible so if you want to hike for 3 or 4 miles, great! Or if you just want sit back and relax and enjoy the view that's fine too! Either way we'll stop often to photograph and talk about the amazing sights.

This class is a fun and relaxing introduction to learning how to use Alcohol Inks to create beautiful landscapes inspired by the Rocky Mountains. It's great for families and special events as well as those just interested in learning something new. Easier to work with than watercolor and incredibly vibrant, every participant will leave with a matted, finished piece they are proud of and is ready to be framed and hung in their home.

Our company offers private, fully customizable tours of Rocky Mountain National Park. Take a guided hike to see the best the area has to offer. You follow our guide to the trailhead to begin your hike. We supply a two way radio so you’ll always be able to communicate with your guide. All tours include timed entry reservation, park entry fee & professional photography. We offer fully inclusive and accessible options as well. Great for solo travelers or the whole family and all ability levels. We will message you to build your custom itinerary after we receive your booking request.

Our guides team is made up of Master Naturalists, experts with Master's Degrees in Outdoor and Sustainability Education, and more! This trip is tailored to you and your group, so we can make adjustments to the day based on your interests. Spend the day on an adventure with us through Rocky Mountain National Park's expanse of rugged mountain terrain, alpine lakes, and diverse ecosystems. Our guides will share stories of the park’s human history as well as information about flora and fauna.

Our guides team is made up of Master Naturalists, experts with Master's Degrees in Outdoor and Sustainability Education, and more! This trip is tailored to you and your group, so we can make adjustments to the day based on your interests. Spend the day exploring the geological wonders of the Rocky Mountains and learning about its unique ecology. Our guides will share stories of the park’s human history as well as information about flora and fauna.

This awesome throw-back art form is sure to bring out the kid in everyone! Participants leave with a t-shirt, longsleeve, or apron that is dyed and ready to be washed out and worn. The shirt comes with wash & care instructions. Create a shirt as unique as you are!

This project is a fun introduction into the many different uses for metal as an art medium. It's an usual project, but a lot of fun!

GRAND TETON, YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE, SCENIC, HISTORY TOURS. On this epic two day tour of the two parks, you could see moose, bison, elk, mule deer, pronghorn, black bears, Grizzlies, wolves, swans, bald eagles, foxes, coyotes. We will present a brief settlement history of Jackson Hole, as well as geology, scenic tours. We shall hike to Hidden Falls. Stops in the Tetons include Signal Mountain and several other historic and scenic stops. The approach is the same in Yellowstone. However, we shall touch on the brief history of the super volcano of Yellowstone, that way you will have a better understanding of why you will see fumaroles, geysers, hot springs and mud pots. Tours include Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Waterfalls at the Artist Point, wildlife watching in Hayden Valley, the mud volcano and Lake Yellowstone.

This Make-&-Take class gives participants the chance to design and assemble their own Hummingbird Feeder! Experience the cool art medium of hydro dipping! At this class, you will learn the techniques involved with this unique art experience and pick out your favorite colors from our wide selection of spray paints to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Hummingbird Feeder that is sure to attract those amazing little creatures. You will also learn some basic macrame knots to create the hanger for the bottle. The Inspired Art Kits include all of the instructions and materials needed to create your one of a kind piece, and can be created either in the studio or the kit can be taken with and created where ever and whenever the participant would like to create!

Pryography is an art technique that involves using high temperatures to 'draw' designs and patterns in to wood, and also add shading and texture to the working surface. In this Inspired Art Studio class, participants will learn the basics of this art form while creating 4 different wood art pieces, using Colorado Wildlife and the Rocky Mountain Landscape as inspiration. These pieces will then be assembled into a wall hanging or mobile art piece that can be hung in the creators home to as a souvenir of their time spent in the Colorado Rockies.

We will explore and photograph the appropriately named Wild Basin in Rocky Mountain National Park. We will hike along the North Saint Vrain Creek, and stop along the way to photograph several waterfalls (including Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls). Bring your tripod and a polarizer filter, and I will demonstrate my techniques for capturing waterfalls and other moving water in a variety of lighting conditions, and help you capture great silky water photographs. The full hike to Ouzel Falls is about 5.5 miles (9 km) round trip, with just under 1,000' elevation gain. For those not able to do the full hike, we will do a more leisurely hike to Calypso Cascades (about 3.6 miles round trip, and about 700' of elev. gain), which still takes you deep into a beautiful area, with multiple falls, and wildflowers and fall color in season. Don't have a RMNP timed entry reservation? No need! My commercial use permit means we don't need an advance permit!

This day hiking adventure is for women ages 18 years and older and takes us to Ouzel Falls which is a stunning 40-foot waterfall in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park. We'll start in the remote Wild Basin and travel through dense pine forest while following a mountain stream and passing multiple waterfalls up to our main destination Ouzel Falls. If you love glacier-fed mountain streams, waterfalls, wild flowers, and wild life, you'll love this hike.

Leave the driving to me as we travel the highest continuous road in the United States! We'll travel onto the alpine tundra above timber line and over the Continental Divide. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views while we talk about the amazing wildlife we'll see. We can hike to waterfalls or walk amongst the buildings of a preserved homestead. Every tour is designed for you and your areas of interest.

We offers private, fully customizable tours of Rocky Mountain National Park. Take a guided hike to see the best the area has to offer. You follow our guide to the trailhead to begin your hike. We supply a two way radio so you’ll always be able to communicate with your guide. All tours include timed entry reservation, park entry fee & professional photography. We offer fully inclusive and accessible options as well. Great for solo travelers or the whole family and all ability levels. We will message you to build your custom itinerary after we receive your booking request.

Beauty is best appreciated on two feet. This walking and hiking tour is crafted to offer an unfiltered connection to the cultures and landscapes of each destination. Led by experienced trip leaders, our Rocky Mountain National Park Hikes take you down the dirt and rocky trail to one of the many beautiful mountain peaks or lakes the Colorado Rockies offer. Experience the wilderness protected since 1915 as Rocky Mountain National Park while gaining an understanding of its human and natural history as you hike. Our guides prioritize your safety above all. They reserve the right to alter the hike or turn the group around if conditions are unfavorable.

This class is a fun and relaxing introduction to learning how to use Alcohol Inks. It's great for families and special events as well as those just interested in learning something new. Easier to work with than watercolor and incredibly vibrant, every participant will leave with a finished, framed piece they are proud of and is ready to hang or set in their home.

In this class you will learn the the basics of creating amazing fused glass pieces while also make a beautiful necklace all your own! Experience cutting glass into different shapes, layering different types of glass, and firing your unique piece. You will also get to design and string a custom beaded necklace using our a huge variety of beads that your finished fused glass pendant will prominently display on. Due to the firing process, you will not be able to take your finished pieces home right away. Classes that are available for booking at 11:00 can be pick up their finished necklaces at the end of the day (7:00 in the summer season) and classes that are available for booking at later times will need to be picked up the next day. If it will not work for you to pick up your pieces the next day, we can ship your finished piece to you for a small fee ($5.00)

RMNPhotographer Tours provide the most dynamic, personalized tours in RMNP. Our private guides travel with you in the comfort of your own vehicle. We take you to the best scenery and seek incredible wildlife to photograph. This tour travels in your personal vehicle, and, per your request, our guide will drive your vehicle as you enjoy the journey. - 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, 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.

Embark on a unique 4x4 photo adventure amidst the majestic Rockies, offering unparalleled views at a leisurely pace. Our guided safari tour follows an authentic 1860’s wagon trail through Roosevelt National Forest, leading to our private panoramic viewing tower boasting vistas stretching over 100 miles! Feel the thrill as you glide over water bars in our highly modified 4x4s, complete with stadium seating and open tops for an immersive experience. Rain gear is provided, including full-body suits called Frog Toggs, ensuring your comfort regardless of the weather. Take a break at our private pavilion for restroom facilities and indulge in a relaxing food and beverage interlude. Capture unforgettable moments of "The Mummy," "The Bear Tree," and ancient Aspens along the way. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a nature enthusiast, this adventure promises cherished memories for the whole family. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey into the heart of Colorado's wilderness!

Custom tour designed for you and where your interests are. We are not on a schedule and can even adapt as we go depending upon what we find on your special day. I am a local historian and naturalist who has lived in the area for over 50 years. I consider myself an interpreter of nature adding color to the already stunning beauty you'll see. We'll concentrate on the myriad wildlife, the diverse biology, and incredible geology of the Rockies. We'll also get insight into what it might have been like for early pioneers and lodge keepers as well as indigenous people like the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute. My tours are completely flexible so if you want to hike for 3 or 4 miles, great! Or if you just want sit back and relax and enjoy the view that's fine too! Either way we'll stop often to photograph and talk about the amazing sights.

Guided Tour on the comfort of an ebike! Experience the thrill of riding an ebike and get around in style and comfort. Learn about the history of the area with our top rated tour guides!

Custom tour designed for you and where your interests are. We are not on a schedule and can even adapt as we go depending upon what we find on your special day. I am a local historian and naturalist who has lived in the area for over 50 years. I consider myself an interpreter of nature adding color to the already stunning beauty you'll see. We'll concentrate on the myriad wildlife, the diverse biology, and incredible geology of the Rockies. We'll also get insight into what it might have been like for early pioneers and lodge keepers as well as indigenous people like the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute. My tours are completely flexible so if you want to hike for 3 or 4 miles, great! Or if you just want sit back and relax and enjoy the view that's fine too! Either way we'll stop often to photograph and talk about the amazing sights.

This is a great tour if you are focused on wildlife and a little nervous about heights! We cover all the lower valley key areas such as Sheep lakes, Alluvial Fan Waterfall, Moraine Park, and either Sprague or Bear Lake. The views are amazing and this is typically where you will find most of the wildlife. All tours are interpretive and get you to areas most people drive past. We give you plenty of time at each stop for photos and to enjoy the beauty. This is a follow the tour guide tour. Customer must have their own car.

This is the best of the best in the guided off-road photo tours. If you want a little more speed, adventure and "Wahoos," along with the opportunity to take great photos of Roosevelt National forest, where other cars can't go, then this tour is for you! Our safari equipped tour trucks are outfitted with aggressive tires, tough axles and great suspension systems. You will climb steep hills and drive-up boulder fields. This tour covers a lot of terrain and goes more places than many other off-road tours. This exciting adventure also includes our private viewing tower with 360-degree views and a stop at our private pavilion for a restroom break. Snack and drinks are included. In this tour you have stadium seating in one of our off-road custom vehicles with an open top with a removable bikini top. We provide rain gear. Bundle up a little more for this tour since it is open air. This tour will likely be the most educated thrill-ride you will ever go on.

We are the only tour company completely focused on wildlife tours. We also offer the longest tour day in the park which lasts up to 8 hours during the summer months. I also offer half-day options up to 4 hours. Please contact me for details or if you need to accommodate a different group size than shown available here.