Nature and Wildlife Tours in Denver at a glance
- Our pick: Rocky Mountain scenic tour from Denver: Small group, 4 hours, US$ 101 per person (4h, 4.85★ · 2,116).
- Top rated: Rocky Mountain National Park tour from Boulder: Trail Ridge Road, US$ 169 per person (8h, 4.93★ · 527).
- Best value: Denver Red Rocks & Foothills Tour: Lariat Loop, Golden, Buffalo Bill, US$ 79 per person (4h 15m, 4.86★ · 196).
Price per person across the 16 options priced per person: US$ 75–US$ 239 (median US$ 159). With 100+ reviews: 15 of 24.
Of the 24 options: 24 with live guides in English, 24 with free cancellation, 24 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly, 8 private and 22 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Denver
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
24 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Rocky Mountain scenic tour from Denver: Small group, 4 hours Drive west from Denver through Clear Creek Canyon and Echo Lake with a local guide in a comfortable van. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.85 (2,116 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 101 per person
Rocky Mountain National Park tour from Denver: Small group picnic Small-group tour of Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver or Boulder with park entry, guide, and picnic lunch included. Every day · 09:00 and 09:45 · From age 8 ★ 4.91 (3,518 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 183 per person
Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods tour from Denver: Small group Small group tour from Denver to Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak Summit at 14,115 feet, with park entry and lunch included. Every day · 09:45 · From age 7 ★ 4.92 (3,361 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Rocky Mountain National Park: Winter Hiking & Wildlife from Denver Winter hike in Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver. 4-5 miles, small groups, includes park entry, lunch, and microspikes. Expert guides, wildlife spotting. Every day · 08:00 and 08:45 · From age 8 ★ 4.90 (679 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 183 per person
Rocky Mountain National Park tour from Boulder: Trail Ridge Road Small group tour from Boulder through Rocky Mountain National Park with professional guide, park entrance, bottled water and picnic lunch included. Every day · 09:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.93 (527 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Denver: Pikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of the Gods Day Trip Feel the rush of Colorado’s red rocks at Garden of the Gods, ride the COG railway to Pikes Peak’s summit, and enjoy a picnic lunch: pickup from Denver included. Every day · 10:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.79 (512 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 239 per person
Rocky Mountain National Park tour: 11 miles above timberline Ten-hour guided tour from Denver into Rocky Mountain National Park via Trail Ridge Road to alpine tundra, with small-group wildlife viewing and picnic lunch. Next departure: 29 May 2027 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (928 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Denver: Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park Winter Tour Full-day tour from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park with elk viewing, glacier lakes, and lunch in Estes Park. Includes park entry and van transport. Every day · 08:15 · From age 4 ★ 4.93 (619 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Private Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods tour from Denver Private tour from Denver to Colorado Springs with hotel pickup, bottled water and a driver-guide. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.98 (434 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,750 per group
Guided Hiking Tour in Denver: Rocky Mountains with Local Guide Meet at a Denver cafe, drive through Morrison's mining town and dinosaur ridge, then hike toward Mount Evans views with a local guide who provides snacks and gear. Every day · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.93 (423 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Denver Red Rocks & Foothills Tour: Lariat Loop, Golden, Buffalo Bill Feel the cool mountain air at Red Rocks, see Evergreen Lake and visit Buffalo Bill’s grave on a scenic small-group Denver foothills tour. Every day · 09:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.86 (196 reviews) Duration: 4h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Rocky Mountain National Park tour: Small group, two routes Small-group tour from Denver through Boulder to Rocky Mountain National Park with a professional guide, park entry and bottled water included. Every day · 09:45 · From age 7 ★ 4.86 (170 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per person
Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods: Denver Day Trip Full-day tour from Denver combining Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak summit (14,115 ft). Includes park entry, lunch, small group, professional guide. Around 10 hours. Every day · 09:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.88 (230 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Denver & Rocky Mountain National Park: Private Sightseeing Tour Private tour from Denver through Boulder to Rocky Mountain National Park with hotel pickup, local guide & snacks included. Fully customizable, small groups, upscale vehicle. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (100 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,475 per group
Mount Evans Day Trip: Highest Paved Road at 14,271 ft Drive the highest paved road in North America to Mount Evans at 14,271 feet from Denver, with Red Rocks stop, Clear Creek Canyon views. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.71 (65 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Compare 9 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Denver
From US$ 100 per person · 4 h to 8 h
Denver to Mount Blue Sky: Red Rocks & Alpine Lake Day Trip Explore Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, drive up Mount Blue Sky, enjoy a picnic lunch at Echo Lake, and spot wildlife on this small-group day trip from Denver. Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.88 (120 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 229 per person
Mount Blue Sky: Summit Road, Glacial Lakes & Idaho Springs Feel the altitude on Mount Blue Sky’s summit road, spot bighorn sheep, walk beside glacial lakes, and explore Idaho Springs: all with guide and entry included. Next departure: 29 May 2027 · From age 4 ★ 4.84 (82 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods private tour from Denver Private tour from Denver to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods with hotel pickup, guide, entrance fees and snacks included. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.81 (26 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,475 per group
Rocky Mountain National Park Private Hiking Tour from Denver Private hiking tour from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park with expert local guide, hotel pickup in premium SUV, and snacks included. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.94 (18 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,475 per group
Rocky Mountain tour from Denver: Mountain views and solitude Private Rocky Mountain tour from Denver with a local guide who customizes your route based on your interests, with flexible stops and hotel pickup. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.80 (15 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 925 per group
Private Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver Drive from Denver through Boulder's Flatirons to Rocky Mountain National Park via Trail Ridge Road, North America's highest continuous paved route. Every day · 09:00 and 09:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.98 (50 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,255 per group
Rocky Mountain National Park Private Tour: Trail Ridge Road Private tour of Rocky Mountain National Park with guide, Trail Ridge Road drive, gourmet picnic lunch, and Stanley Hotel visit. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 799 per group
Hike the Rockies Half Day Tour: Small Group from Denver Half-day guided hike through the Rockies with a small group of 8 or fewer, led by a local guide who points out ecosystems and wildlife along a 4+ mile. Every day · 08:15 · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Mount Blue Sky Summit Tour from Denver: Red Rocks & Alpine Views Private or small group tour from Denver climbing North America's highest paved road to 14,130 feet. Next departure: 24 May 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 955 per group
The top 12 of 24 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain scenic tour from Denver: Small group, 4 hoursOur pickGroup of up to 13 | US$ 101 per person | 4h | 4.85★ · 2,116 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Rocky Mountain National Park tour from Boulder: Trail Ridge RoadTop ratedGroup of up to 14 | US$ 169 per person | 8h | 4.93★ · 527 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Denver Red Rocks & Foothills Tour: Lariat Loop, Golden, Buffalo BillBest valueGroup of up to 14 | US$ 79 per person | 4h 15m | 4.86★ · 196 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Rocky Mountain National Park tour from Denver: Small group picnic | US$ 183 per person | 8h | 4.91★ · 3,518 | Every day · 09:00 and 09:45 | English |
| Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods tour from Denver: Small groupGroup of up to 14 | US$ 165 per person | 8h | 4.92★ · 3,361 | Every day · 09:45 | English |
| Rocky Mountain National Park: Winter Hiking & Wildlife from DenverGroup of up to 11 | US$ 183 per person | 8h | 4.90★ · 679 | Every day · 08:00 and 08:45 | English |
| Denver: Pikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of the Gods Day TripGroup of up to 13 | US$ 239 per person | 9h | 4.79★ · 512 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Rocky Mountain National Park tour: 11 miles above timberlineGroup of up to 12 | US$ 169 per person | 10h | 4.92★ · 928 | Next departure: 29 May 2027 | English |
| Denver: Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park Winter TourGroup of up to 12 | US$ 149 per person | 8h | 4.93★ · 619 | Every day · 08:15 | English |
| Private Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods tour from DenverPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,750 per group up to 8 people · ≈ US$ 219 per person if 8 go | 8h | 4.98★ · 434 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Guided Hiking Tour in Denver: Rocky Mountains with Local GuideGroup of up to 14 | US$ 75 per person | 4h | 4.93★ · 423 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Rocky Mountain National Park tour: Small group, two routesGroup of up to 14 | US$ 159 per person | 8h | 4.86★ · 170 | Every day · 09:45 | English |
By what you need
- Private (8): Private Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods tour from Denver (US$ 1,750 per group) · Denver & Rocky Mountain National Park: Private Sightseeing Tour (US$ 1,475 per group) · Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods private tour from Denver (US$ 1,475 per group)
- With pickup (8): Private Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods tour from Denver (US$ 1,750 per group) · Denver & Rocky Mountain National Park: Private Sightseeing Tour (US$ 1,475 per group) · Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods private tour from Denver (US$ 1,475 per group)