Nature/Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

Denver, Colorado

Nature/Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

Denver, Colorado

Duration: 9 hours

Package: Up to 4 People

Overview

Experience a 9-hour naturalist-guided hike through Rocky Mountain National Park, exploring montane, subalpine, and alpine habitats while spotting mountain specialty birds and charismatic mammals. This full-day adventure includes hotel pickup, water, snacks, and a picnic lunch.

🌲 Explore montane, subalpine, and alpine habitats

🦅 Spot mountain specialty birds and various mammals

🥪 Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic setting

🏞️ Discover the natural history and ecology of Rocky Mountain National Park

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Most days

Full description

Embark on a 9-hour adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park, guided by an expert naturalist who will immerse you in the park's rich ecology and natural history. This tour offers a unique opportunity to observe mountain specialty birds such as the Brown-capped Rosy Finch, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Clark's Nutcracker, and American Three-toed Woodpecker. You will also explore montane habitats where you'll search for Williamson's and Red-naped Sapsucker, Mountain Bluebird, and Western Tanager, among others.

The hike provides ample chances to spot charismatic mammals, including mule deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, yellow-bellied marmot, and American Pika. This day-long escape from the city will allow you to revel in the pristine montane beauty of the Rocky Mountains. With hotel pickup, water, snacks, and a picnic lunch provided, all you need to bring are your essentials for a comfortable and enriching experience in one of America's most stunning national parks.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome.
Experience level: All levels are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
Individuals with disabilities: The experience is accessible for individuals with disabilities; please inform the experience provider of any specific needs.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 9 hours.
What’s included: Water, snacks, picnic lunch, snow spikes or snowshoes, hiking poles. Additional binoculars available if needed.
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times; as well as up to 4 participants in your group.
Spectators: No spectators are allowed; everyone must have a reservation.
Photo/video: You may take your own photos; professional photography is not provided.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will run.
Arrival: Plan to arrive on time for hotel pickup if requested.
Parking: Parking is available on site.
What to bring: Bring what you need; storage available if necessary.
Restrooms/lockers/changing rooms: No changing rooms, but restroom stops will be made.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.