Explore Estes

Explore Estes Private tours and ride services in Estes Park, Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park. Need a ride? Weโ€™ve got you covered!

Explore Estes offers rides services in and around Estes Park, trailhead drop-offs and private tours into Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether it is a ride to the Stanley Hotel, a trip down the mountain, or an exploration into Rocky Mountain National Park. At Explore Estes, we are a husband and wife owned small business in Estes Park, Colorado here to help you make the most of your adventure in th

e area! We have a passion for the great outdoors and we want to share our love for the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park with others. We are fully licensed, insured, and regulated by the State of Colorado to operate. Check out our trip planning content, request a ride service in town, or hop on a private tour with us to Explore Estes together!

05/29/2026

Itโ€™s official, Trail Ridge Road, also known as the Highway to the Sky, is officially open for the 2026 season in Rocky Mountain National Park!๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Will you be making the trek in opening weekend? Weโ€™ll see you up there!๐Ÿš™

05/27/2026

Our friends are coming back down the mountain for springtime!๐Ÿ

We love to see the bighorn sheep in Rocky Mountain National Park!๐Ÿ”๏ธ

05/23/2026

Slowly, but surely, Trail Ridge Road is opening up for the 2026 peak season! We were able to get our last tour group up to Rainbow Curve yesterday as it opened up from Many Parks Curve later in the day!๐Ÿš™๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Memorial Day Weekend is here, marking the start of the peak season in Estes Park!๐ŸฅณRocky Mountain National Park is still ...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is here, marking the start of the peak season in Estes Park!๐Ÿฅณ

Rocky Mountain National Park is still covered in snow at higher elevations and unfortunately Trail Ridge Road is not fully open for the season yet! (We're hoping soon!)๐Ÿ”๏ธ

But there's still plenty to see!
Hop on our tour with us and we'll give you a local's guide to the area!๐Ÿš™

The summer season is just around the corner and Explore Estes is back to operating on our peak season schedule for our r...
05/18/2026

The summer season is just around the corner and Explore Estes is back to operating on our peak season schedule for our ride services in Estes Park! We are open 7-days a week and have extended weekend hours!๐Ÿ˜Š You can save this photo below for future reference!

Mon - Thurs: 8am โ€“ 8pm
Fri - Sat: 8am โ€“ 1am
Sun: 8am - 11pm

We are fully licensed and regulated as a legitimate transportation business in Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the State of Colorado.

Let us know if you have any questions and we'll be happy to help!๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ

Enjoy 20% off any Private Summer Tour with Explore Estes! Offer ends May 26, 2026.๐Ÿฅณ Link and offer code in the comments ...
05/09/2026

Enjoy 20% off any Private Summer Tour with Explore Estes! Offer ends May 26, 2026.๐Ÿฅณ Link and offer code in the comments below!

Hop on a private summer tour with Explore Estes to experience Rocky Mountain National Park during its prime beauty!๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Ride with us up Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road (July - September) to see the lush lower valley meadows with rushing rivers and waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking scenic views at a peak elevation of 12,183ft!๐Ÿš™

These guided experience are not a hiking tours, and instead focuses on driving through the National Park with small strolls while learning about the early stories and history of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Your Explore Estes Rocky Mountain National Park Tour includes:
Permits: Your entrance fee and timed entry reservation are both included! (International fees are not included)
Equipment: Spotting scope with 4K video, 1 pair of binoculars per group.

Our small family-owned business has slowly grown over the past 5 years, and weโ€™re so grateful for the team thatโ€™s helped...
05/08/2026

Our small family-owned business has slowly grown over the past 5 years, and weโ€™re so grateful for the team thatโ€™s helped make it happen.๐Ÿฉต

From our drivers to our helpul pups, every member of the crew has helped shape Explore Estes into what it is today.๐Ÿš™

Weโ€™re also excited to welcome our newest driver this season, John Laughlin!

Have you had the pleasure of meeting our team yet?๐Ÿ˜„

Explore Estes is officially 5 years old!๐ŸฅณToday marks 5 years of Explore Estes operating ride services and private tours ...
05/01/2026

Explore Estes is officially 5 years old!๐Ÿฅณ
Today marks 5 years of Explore Estes operating ride services and private tours in the Estes Valley!๐Ÿš™ We can't believe we've been here for half a decade now!

Thank you to every single one of our Explorers, whether you've taken a small ride with us from point A to B, explored Rocky Mountain National Park with us, used our content to help you plan your trip, or have supported us from the sidelines along our journey!๐Ÿฅฐ We wouldn't be here without you, thanks again!๐Ÿ˜„

Last month we hiked the most popular trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Bear Lake Loop & Emerald Lake Trail!๐Ÿฅพ I'...
12/29/2025

Last month we hiked the most popular trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Bear Lake Loop & Emerald Lake Trail!๐Ÿฅพ I'm sure many of you are well acquainted with this beautiful hike!๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Find Episode 2 of our series, Hiking Every Mile of Trail In Rocky Mountain National Park, up now! Video linked in the comments below.๐Ÿ˜„

Let us help you ring in 2026 with a safe ride!๐Ÿฅณ We'll be open for our special New Year's Eve hours on December 31st from...
12/27/2025

Let us help you ring in 2026 with a safe ride!๐Ÿฅณ We'll be open for our special New Year's Eve hours on December 31st from 5pm - 1am so you can celebrate the New Year, worry free!๐ŸŽ† Schedule a ride with us in advance to better guarantee availability.๐Ÿš™

We'll be closed New Year's Day to spend time with our families.

Address

Estes Park, CO

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+19702351156

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