Rocky Mountain National Park
Birding and Wildlife Tours
Birding Tours in Rocky Mountain National Park
One of the jewels in the National Park Service’s crown - we’ll take you deep into the park in search of its high alpine specialty birds. Explore Rocky Mountain National Park with us any time of the year and get a unique trip customized to your needs.
Rocky Mountain National Park Tours
Dates: RMNP is open to visitors throughout the year, however, access to higher elevations on Trail Ridge Road is closed from late September until late May due to snow.
Cost: The total is $525 for up to three birders.
Duration: Tours are customized to your needs.
Guide: Peter Burke
Highlights:
Many of our tours begin at sunrise in the alpine tundra searching for the elusive White-tailed Ptarmigan
Other high alpine species like Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, Canada Jay, Cassin’s Finch, White-crowned Sparrow, and Horned Lark can also be found in the thin air above treeline
Surrounded by 14,000-foot mountain peaks
A variety of mountain habitats
We often encounter other animals like moose, elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, coyote, yellow-bellied marmot, and pika
Rocky Mountain Birding tours are small and fill quickly!
Book today! Please click on the button below and complete the simple form based on your birding interests. We will be in touch to walk you through your birding or wildlife adventure of your choosing!
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Included:
Full day of birding using our vehicle
Lunch, snacks, and drinks
All park entry fees
We carry a high-quality scope and a cooler you are welcome to share
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Each trip is fully customized to your needs!
We will arrange to pick you up from your lodging according to your schedule, usually first thing in the morning. We’ll spend the day visiting locations based on your bird list, our knowledge of the location, seasonal considerations, and local weather conditions. We often pack a picnic lunch to avoid traffic in Estes Park. We’ll finish up in the evening according to your schedule.
Please Note
The town of Estes Park, at the base of RMNP is at 7,500 feet above sea level and Trail Ridge Road goes up to 12,200 feet. Please be aware of the potential impacts of altitude and consult with your physician if you have health conditions that may be affected by altitude.
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