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Hiking and Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park
Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: SKXQ
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America,
Start:Estes Park, United States Of America
Finish:Estes Park, United States Of America
Finish:Estes Park, United States Of America
Duration:5 days
Type:Group tour (max 12)
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Over four million people visit Rocky Mountain National Park each year – and on this trip, you’ll get to call it home. Get to know the ins and the outs of the park on this five-day camping adventure, hiking by day and sleeping under the stars by night. See Andrews Glacier up close, visit an abandoned mining town and summit Mount Ida, taking time to savour the views over included picnic lunches and swapping stories over campfire dinners. With the wonders of the park waiting on your front doorstep each morning, this will be one all-encompassing adventure.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Please note this trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 30 days out from departure. We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided of monies paid.
2. A completed registration form is required to join these trips. You will not be confirmed for the trip until your form has been received and reviewed. We may ask for a medical release signed by your physician for medical conditions or circumstances which could possibly compromise your safety or the safety of others on this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.
3. A signed disclaimer (Acknowledgement of Risks Form) is required at the time of booking for this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.
4. To help ensure this trip is right for you, this trip is subject to additional ‘Essential Eligibility Requirements’ – see the ‘Itinerary Disclaimer’ section of the Essential Trip Information for further details.
5.This trip is operated and run by Wildland Trekking, an Intrepid company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Wildland Trekking customers and Intrepid customers.
6. Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip starts to coordinate your pickup in Estes Park. Early on the morning of day 1 your guide will pick you up at your hotel for transport to the first trailhead. This trip concludes at approximately 5:00 PM on the last day in Estes Park.
7. A single tent is provided to all solo travellers at no extra cost.
8. We recommend guests arrive in Estes Park (or another nearby location that is 7500′ or higher) 1-2 days before your trip starts. This will help you acclimatize to the higher elevation, and make for a more enjoyable experience during your tour. This is especially important if you have never been to higher altitude, or are flying in from sea level.
2. A completed registration form is required to join these trips. You will not be confirmed for the trip until your form has been received and reviewed. We may ask for a medical release signed by your physician for medical conditions or circumstances which could possibly compromise your safety or the safety of others on this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.
3. A signed disclaimer (Acknowledgement of Risks Form) is required at the time of booking for this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.
4. To help ensure this trip is right for you, this trip is subject to additional ‘Essential Eligibility Requirements’ – see the ‘Itinerary Disclaimer’ section of the Essential Trip Information for further details.
5.This trip is operated and run by Wildland Trekking, an Intrepid company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Wildland Trekking customers and Intrepid customers.
6. Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip starts to coordinate your pickup in Estes Park. Early on the morning of day 1 your guide will pick you up at your hotel for transport to the first trailhead. This trip concludes at approximately 5:00 PM on the last day in Estes Park.
7. A single tent is provided to all solo travellers at no extra cost.
8. We recommend guests arrive in Estes Park (or another nearby location that is 7500′ or higher) 1-2 days before your trip starts. This will help you acclimatize to the higher elevation, and make for a more enjoyable experience during your tour. This is especially important if you have never been to higher altitude, or are flying in from sea level.
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Standard inclusions
- Meals: Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners.
- Transport: Private vehicle.
- Accommodation: Camping (4 nights).
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Trail Ridge Road scenic drive.
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Bear Lake to Andrews Tarn via The Loch Hike.
- Shuttle from Estes Park to Trailhead.
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Red Mountain Trail hike.
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Luly City Historic Mining site visit.
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado River Valley hike.
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Wildlife and waterfalls exploration hike.
- Rocky Mountain National Park- Mount Ida Hike with picnic lunch.
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Ute Trail hike - Estes Park.
- Shuttle to Estes Park.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Estes Park to Rocky Mountain National Park
Welcome to Colorado! This morning, you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow group at your accommodation in Estes Park before driving to your trailhead. Then, it’s time to get acquainted with the Rocky Mountain National Park on your first hike. Starting from the Glacial Gorge/Bear Lake area of the park, make your way past the thundering Alberta Falls and toward The Loch – a simply gorgeous subalpine lake sitting in the shadows of multiple 10,000-foot-plus peaks. Continuing along The Loch’s northern edge, the trail then weaves its way toward Andrews Tarn and Andrews Glacier. Back at the trailhead, you’ll take a scenic drive over Trail Ridge Road to the (wild) west side of the mountains where it’ll be time to set up camp just outside the park. After an included dinner, toast the day’s efforts over a hot chocolate around the campfire.
Day 2: Rocky Mountain National Park
Have a relaxed breakfast at camp before taking off for today’s trail along the headwaters of the Colorado River. Rolling green meadows will provide prime vantage points for spotting moose, elk and deer, before you encounter the historic site of Lulu City. Now home to only a few remaining (but crumbling) wooden buildings, Lulu City was a booming mining town established in 1879, before being abandoned in 1885. After making your own exit from the former city’s site, a hike along the Red Mountain Trail will give a bird's-eye view back down the lush valley you explored that morning. Back at your campsite, another dinner around the fire awaits.
Day 3: Rocky Mountain National Park
Start the day on the right foot with a leisurely breakfast, then take a short drive to the trailhead for a wildlife and waterfall exploration. Start by crossing the Big Thompson River, then follow Moraine Park’s western edge. This wetland meadow along the way is a common spot for moose and deer sightings, so be sure to keep an eye out. A lunch break next to the flowing waters of the Colorado River will follow, before you continue along the trail and trace your way in between mountain summits. Head back down the trail to your campsite and a group dinner.
Day 4: Rocky Mountain National Park
Saving some of the highest highs for last, you’ll tackle all 12,000+ feet of Mount Ida today. An early start is required to avoid any afternoon storms, so after breakfast there’ll be a short drive to the southern end of Poudre Lake. When you arrive at the lake, you’ll hike through evergreen forest – this portion is steep with little to look at, but the reward will come shortly! Pop out above the treeline to views of the Never Summer Mountains and the peak of Mount Ida. Continue along the crest of the Continental Divide, and keep soaking in the large-scale scenery, until you make your way to the mountaintop. A picnic lunch will give some respite to tired legs, before making your way back to level ground and the comforts of camp.
Day 5: Rocky Mountain National Park to Estes Park
After packing down your campsite, another idyllic drive along Trail Ridge Road will take you to the start of the Ute Trail. This hike provides amazing views of volcanoes, glaciers, wildlife and summits – including Mount Ida’s! Pause for lunch before making your way back to your vehicle. A short drive will see you to Estes Park, where your adventure will end. If you’d like to spend some more time exploring the area, just speak to your booking agent.
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
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