A Rutin' Good Time; Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park
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A Rutin' Good Time; Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

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What to expect

On this tour your guide will take you to hotspots in Rocky Mountain National Park to witness the elk rut or mating season. With around 3,000 elk in RMNP during this time of year you will get to witness large herds, massive bugling bulls, and maybe even a fight or two. Your guide will explain all about the elk and their migratory and mating habits, you will also be able to learn other information about Rocky and its other animal inhabitants. This tour takes place right around sunrise and sunset as those are the peak times for mating rituals and activity. Optics will be supplied as well as complimentary snacks and beverages. This is the best way and by far the best vehicle to see the elk rut!

What is included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Before booking

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your own car seats for infants, boosters seats may be available for small children to use at our office.
  • Tips are a way for guides to have feedback on their performance. Standard practice is to tip tour guides as you would a server at a nice restaurant typically 15-25% based on performance & experience

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park of the United States located approximately 55 mi (89 km) northwest of Denver in north-central Colorado, within the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The park is situated between the towns of Estes Park to the east and Grand Lake to the west. The eastern and western slopes of the Continental Divide run directly through the center of the park with the headwaters of the Colorado River located in the park's northwestern region. The main features of the park include mountains, alpine lakes and a wide variety of wildlife within various climates and environments, from wooded forests to mountain tundra.