Explore the stunning beauty of the Rocky Mountains like never before on our guided tour of Rocky Mountain National Park! This self-guided audio tour will take you on a journey through the park's iconic peaks, and stunning alpine lakes, with views of breathtaking wildlife. Turn your phone into a personal guide as we share fascinating insights into the park's geology, ecology, and history. With stops at multiple viewpoints and scenic overlooks, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the park's stunning vistas and capture unforgettable photos. The tour provides directions, stories, music, and travel tips – all in the comfort of your own vehicle. It's like having a tour guide along for the ride. We've done all the planning, so you don't have to! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*
- Entrance ticket to St. Augustine History Museum
- Explore collections covering 400 years of Florida history, from the rule of the American Indians to the Spanish
- Visit the Spanish sunken treasure room
- Small museum makes for a quick yet informative activity
- Family-friendly tour includes multi-sensory opportunities, perfect for kids
What To Expect
Estes Park
This beautiful town is a the place to stop before your trip. There’s one seasonal cafe and no gas in Rocky Mountain National Park, so make sure to stock up on all the supplies you need before you get there. There’s numerous picnic areas in the park, so keep that in mind when shopping. Estes Park has plenty of shops and gas stations, and if you’re coming from farther away, you’ll have even more options.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Here’s a perfect place to pick up a trail map. It’s chock full of information that’ll help you decide which trails are right before you. It also has park maps, bathrooms, gifts and souvenirs.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Moraine Park Discovery Center
This is a wonderful place to learn about the park’s geology and history. In fact, the building itself has quite the historical significance. It’s the last standing building that was part of the Moraine Park Lodge, a place popular with tourists when the park was a popular vacation destination.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bear Lake Trail
At the Bear Lake Trailhead you’ll have the option to hike several different trails. The quickest, and most popular, is the Bear Lake Trail which takes around 15 minutes. But there’s others that range from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead
Like most trailheads in the park, this one also offers access to several different trails. Many are long though! If you’re up for an easy, just over three-hour hike, we recommend the Glacier Gorge Trail. It’s popular for birding and camping.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bierstadt Lake
Just over three miles long, this trail is popular for snowshoeing, horseback riding, and of course, a gorgeous lake.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Horseshoe Park
What gives this valley its name is the glacial melt that carved it into the shape of a horseshoe millions of years ago. Today, it’s home to spacious meadows that attract wildlife.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sheep Lakes
As the name suggests, here you’ll find park information and exhibits. It’s located right by the four beautiful Sheep Lakes. It’s also a popular spot for bighorn sheep and elk.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alluvial Fan Trail
What’s an alluvial fan, you ask? Well, it’s where water cascades over boulders moved there by a massive flood in 1982. A sort of waterfall, really. This easy trail passes right by it.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beaver Ponds
Here you can take a five-minute walk along a boardwalk through wetlands created by beavers. Long ago beavers built a dam and organic material gathered behind it. Once it collapsed, that soil flowed out, creating the wetlands there today.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hidden Valley Trail
At this peaceful stop, you’ll find an easy, half-mile nature trail, picnic tables, and flush toilets. It’s a lovely place to stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh air.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Many Parks Curve Overlook
From this one you’ll see Horseshoe Park, Moraine Park, and Beaver Meadows. There are viewing platforms around the entire curve for different perspectives.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rainbow Curve Overlook
And another! This stop is a viewpoint above the treeline. You’ll see unobstructed views of nearby peaks and valleys.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Forest Canyon Overlook
A short walk through the tundra at the overlook affords visitors a view down into a river flowing through a canyon. You’ll see Hayden Gorge and Gorge Lakes.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tundra Communities Trail
This one-mile trail features interpretive signs about the flora and fauna that live in the tundra. You’ll also get to see the Mushroom Rocks, boulders that are over a billion years old and they look like, well, you can imagine.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lava Cliffs Overlook
The cliffs you’ll see from here are made of the only volcanic rock in the park. They’re part of the Never Summer Mountain Range and are actually the park’s youngest.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gore Range Overlook
Here you’ll see awesome views of Gore Range, the Never Summer Mountains, and the flat-top of Longs Peak.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alpine Visitor Center
At the highest elevation visitor center in any national park, you’ll find a seasonal cafe and the usual offerings from a place like this. This is the only place where you can grab a bite to eat in the park. There are also epic views from the nearby Alpine Ridge Trail.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Medicine Bow Curve
From this gorgeous overlook, you’ll see the Medicine Bow Mountains, La Poudre River, and Wyoming on a clear day. Keep an eye out for wild life too.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Milner Pass
You’ll stand right on the Continental Divide here. It’s also home to the Ute Trailhead and views of Poudre Lake.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Irene Picnic Area
This is home to a half-mile loop around Lake Irene. Across the street from there is Sheep Rock, where bighorn sheep like to sunbathe.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Farview Curve Overlook
This overlook lies at 10,000 feet elevation! It offers views of Kawuneeche Valley, the Colorado River, the Never Summer Range, and Jackstraw Mountain.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Colorado River Trailhead
As usual, there are several trails here to choose from, ranging from easy to strenuous. We recommend the Colorado River trail.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beaver Creek Picnic Area
During fall, it’s common to see elk run here. It has tables, toilets, and fire grates.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beaver Ponds Picnic Area
Another picnic area! You’ll find it offers great bird watching, two ponds, tables, and toilets.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Holzwarth Historic Site
Originally homesteaded by early settlers, this now offers a 1.5 miles stroll around the land. Some original structures are still standing.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bowen Mountain
As the name suggests, this roadside overlook offers views of Bowen Mountain and the Colorado River.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bowen-Baker Trailhead
Trailheads of different levels can be found here. Even if you don’t hike, it’s a wonderful place to spend some time. There’s a gorgeous meadow, picnic tables, and bathrooms.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coyote Valley Trailhead
This is an easy, riverside, one-mile trail that’s wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bowen Gulch Trail
Since this trail is 15-miles long, the attraction is really walking along the river and exploring this beautiful area. Take a stroll along part of it and turn back when you’re done enjoying the beautiful scenery.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Harbison Meadows Picnic Site
Originally homesteaded by two sisters, today this area is a gorgeous meadow with picnic tables. It’s also a popular place with wildlife.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kawuneeche Visitor Center
What’s unique about this visitor center is it has a Rocky Mountain Conservancy Bookstore. So if you saw or heard about something today you want to learn more about, here’s an opportunity.
$10-$20 for souvenirs
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Lake
Food ranges from simple to high-end, and there’s even a museum and historical society. Of course, there’s also that beautiful lake! So be sure to explore at least a little more before leaving town.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Get Started Easily: ‘ Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. ‘ Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. ‘ Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. ‘ Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
Begin Your Journey: ‘ Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. ‘ Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. ‘ Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
Why Choose Our Audio Tour: ‘ Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle’no per-person fees! ‘ Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. ‘ Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
Top Features: ‘ Hands-Free: The tour works automatically – GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. ‘ Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. ‘ Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
Private and Personalized: ‘ Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. ‘ Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
The Ultimate Guided Tour: ‘ Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. ‘ Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
What Our Users Say: ‘ ‘A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.’ ‘ ‘Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!’
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Freedom to explore at your own pace – pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline – no wifi or data needed)
Tours NEVER expire
Take the tour when you want – download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
Exclude
Private transportation
Meals and refreshment
Parking Fees
Entrance Fees
Max group – 15
