Booking choice: The summer tour from Denver, from $169 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Tour prices run from $20 for a self-guided audio app to $215 for a full guided day from Denver. Most guided tours include park entry for US residents.
Since January 1, 2026, visitors who are not US residents also pay a $100 per person fee at Rocky Mountain National Park. Every tour lists it as an exclusion, so it comes on top.
The quick answer
Guided tours cost $129 to $215 per person, and most include park entry. The park charges $30 per car per day, $15 per person on foot or bike, and $2 for a timed entry reservation. Non-US residents aged 16 and over pay an extra $100 each, on a tour or not. Tips of 10 to 20% are not included.
How much does a Rocky Mountain National Park tour cost?
From $20 for a self-guided audio tour to $215 for a guided day from Denver; the full summer day with Trail Ridge Road is $169.
| Tour | From | Length | Park entry | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-guided audio tour | $20 | Your pace | No, own pass and reservation | $100 non-US fee |
| Estes Park e-bike tour | $110 | 2 hours | Not needed | Tip |
| Photo tour in your car | $129 | 4 hours | Timed entry yes, pass no | Pass, $100 non-US fee |
| Open-air jeep tour | $130 | 3 hours | Yes | Tip, $100 non-US fee |
| Rocky Mountain and Estes Park | $149 | 8 hours | Yes | Lunch, tip 15-20%, $100 non-US fee |
| Private morning tour | $166 | 3 hours | Reservation yes | $15 pp entrance fee, $100 non-US fee |
| Summer tour from Denver | $169 | 10 hours | Yes | Tip 10-20%, $100 non-US fee |
| Denver day trip with lunch | $179 | 8 hours | Yes | Tip 10-15%, $100 non-US fee |
| Full-day wildlife tour | $200 | 8 hours | All fees and taxes | Tip, $100 non-US fee (charged by the park) |
| Small-group day with picnic | $215 | 8 hours | Yes | Tip, $100 non-US fee |
| Guided hiking day | $215 | 8 hours | Yes | Tip, $100 non-US fee |
The fullest day for the money: Trail Ridge Road, a picnic and park fees for $169.
Check dates for the summer tour from DenverWhat is the $100 fee at Rocky Mountain National Park?
Since January 1, 2026, visitors who are not US residents pay an extra $100 per person aged 16 and over, unless admitted with an annual pass.
Rocky Mountain is one of 11 parks that charge it, and it applies on commercial tours too. No tour on this site includes it: the operators list it as a government fee collected at the park. A family from abroad with two teenagers pays $400 on top of the tour price. Carry your passport or ID in case the gate checks.
How much is the entrance fee in 2026?
$30 for a car for one day, $35 for seven days, and $15 per person on foot or by bike.
- Private vehicle: $30 one day, $35 seven days
- Motorcycle: $25 one day, $30 seven days
- Per person (16+), on foot or bike: $15 one day, $20 seven days
- Timed entry reservation: $2 on Recreation.gov, in season
- Non-US residents 16+: an extra $100 each
Which pass saves money?
For overseas groups of three or four adults, the $250 non-resident America the Beautiful pass: it covers the holder and, per the tour operators, up to three more non-resident adults.
US residents pay $80 for America the Beautiful, or $70 for the park's own annual pass. On the summer tour and the Rocky Mountain and Estes Park day, bring an annual pass and the operator refunds $10.
What do the tour prices include?
Guided tours include transport, the guide and park entry for US residents; the Denver days add a picnic lunch, except the Rocky Mountain and Estes Park day.
The summer tour includes a picnic, snacks and water refills; the jeep tour includes the park pass and timed entry; the wildlife tour includes binoculars, spotting scopes, water and snacks. The private morning tour includes the park reservation but charges the $15 per person entrance fee separately.
Want lunch and entry sorted? The most reviewed Denver day includes a picnic and the timed entry.
Explore the small-group day with picnicHow much should you tip on a Rocky Mountain tour?
10 to 20% of the tour price is the norm, and no tour includes it.
The operators suggest 10 to 20% on the summer tour, 15 to 20% on the Rocky Mountain and Estes Park day and 10 to 15% on the Denver day trip with lunch. On a $169 tour that is about $17 to $34 per person.
What is the cheapest way to see the park?
Drive yourself with the audio tour: $20 for the app, $30 for the car and $2 for timed entry, shared by everyone in the car.
The catch is the driving and the reservation. The cheapest guided option is the open-air jeep tour from Estes Park at $130, and from Denver the $149 Rocky Mountain and Estes Park day, which runs outside the Trail Ridge Road season.
What does a full day really cost?
Two US adults on the summer tour pay $338 plus about $34 to $68 in tips; two overseas adults add $200 at the gate.
Lunch is included on that tour. See the Denver tours compared for the other options, and timed entry if you plan to drive.
Know the full price before you go: the summer tour includes park fees and a picnic.
Check dates for the summer tour from DenverFrequently asked questions
Is the $100 non-resident fee included in tour prices?
No. Every tour lists it as an exclusion; the park collects it from non-US residents aged 16 and over.
Do children pay the $100 fee?
No, it applies to non-US residents aged 16 and over.
Is the timed entry fee included on tours?
Yes on the guided tours; tours do not need a reservation because they enter under a commercial permit.
Can I cancel a Rocky Mountain tour for a refund?
Yes, every tour on this site cancels free up to 24 hours before on Viator.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Rocky Mountain Summer Tour from Denver
- Small group of 12 or fewer in a touring van, local driver-guide
- Trail Ridge Road, Alpine Visitor Center, Many Parks Curve, Alluvial Fan
- Picnic lunch in the park, snacks and water refills
Open-Air Jeep Tour from Estes Park
- Safari-style open jeep, 10 guests or fewer
- Old Fall River Road or Trail Ridge Road, depending on season and weather
- Alpine Visitor Center and Alluvial Fan stops
Rocky Mountain Small-Group Tour & Picnic
- Small-group tour in a premium 14-seat van
- Pickup at Denver Union Station or in Boulder
- Fresh picnic lunch (tell them about diets at checkout)
