Retractable Glass Top Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Estes Park, USA
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy unobstructed views–come rain or shine–as you discover all that the Rocky Mountains have to offer in a retractable glass-top vehicle. This half-day, small-group adventure takes you above the treetops, to cascading waterfalls and past glaciers. Fill your lungs with Rocky’s fresh mountain air during a pleasant short hike or two to some of the points of interest.
- Learn about the history, geology and wildlife in the Rocky Mountains
- See many of its key landmarks with ease all in one tour
- Relax and enjoy the ride while somebody else takes care of the driving
- A maximum of 14 travelers for a personal and intimate experience
What's Included
- SnacksComplimentary snacks as well as hot and cold beverages provided while on board our tours!
- Entrance fee - Park entrance fees are included!
- Timed Entry
- GratuitiesTips 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
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Purple Points Tour Company165 Virginia Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
Check in at PURPLE POINTS TOUR COMPANY, 165 Virgina Dr. Paid parking is available around downtown, the BEST OPTION is the free ramp at the Estes Park Visitors Center and walk along river walk to PURPLE POINTS! Arrive early for parking, tours will leave at scheduled times!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Purple Points Tour Company (Pass By)
Rocky Mountain National Park (Pass By)
Old Fall River Road (Pass By)
Alpine Visitor Center (Pass By)
Trail Ridge Road (Pass By)
Estes Park (Pass By)
Purple Points Tour Company (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kim_W
I booked the tour after reading so many positive reviews. Zak was excellent. The tour was a huge highlight of our vacation. I wanted my husband to be able to sit back and enjoy instead of doing all the driving. He thoroughly enjoyed it. So much history provided as we traversed the 4 hour tour. The windows were retracted going up to the top so we had breathtaking, expansive views. It started sleeting when we almost reached the top, approx 12,400 ft. Beautiful alpine tundra. The windows were put in place and we enjoyed warm hot chocolate, tea and coffee along with snacks. Cold beverages were available too. We would highly encourage this tour. Zak was engaging and offered great knowledge and insight. We have a special needs daughter who was also super comfortable and was not bothered by heights or navigating getting in and out. Thank you sooooo much. From the warm, caring check in offering pre-departure drinks and snacks to the conclusion, we felt the value far exceeded the cost. Oh and there are bathroom facilities along the the way. Some more outdoorsy than others. 😊
Reviews
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Chris_W, Jul 2026
It is worth it. Better to be taken around versus driving yourself. Everyone can then see things. I learned a few things from our guide.
Thank you
Nancy_C, Jul 2026
What a fantastic experience! Wesley, our tour guide was full of all kinds of interesting information, delivering it with such passion & humor. The tour itself was spectacular with the open air van & being able to experience the beauty & grandeur of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Highly recommended!
Cathy_P, Jul 2026
We did an evening tour and it was a great way to see and learn about the park.
Zac was an excellent tour guide and was very knowledgeable!
Sameena_S, Jul 2026
It was a nice tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and a good driver. The tour took us into the park and we stopped at some view points and lakes.
Laury_M, Jul 2026
Wonderful experience. The tour provided everything from coffee to blankets. The guide was excellent.
Melanie_D, Jul 2026
Great experience, Wesley was knowledgeable and entertaining.
We were able to enjoy the sites without driving and parking ourself .
Clint_W, Jun 2026
It was great fun. Everyone loved it…ages 1-80! Chris was an entertaining tour guide. The weather was perfect, but be prepared for colder temperatures at the higher altitudes.
Belinda_H, Jun 2026
Definitely recommend! Our driver Chris was very informative and pleasant. In fact, we booked another trip with them.
PENNY_P, Jun 2026
The ride was excellent. The views wonderful. Wesley our guide was very knowledgeable and full of information.
Sandy_G, Jun 2026
Chris was our guide and kept us laughing and entertained the whole time. We went in June and it was a lot colder than we expected towards the top of the mountain but they can close the roof if needed. The only thing we were disappointed in (and we know it can’t be guaranteed) was that we didn’t see any wildlife. It was more of a nature/history tour instead.
Audrey_N, Jun 2026
This tour was wonderful. We were able to relax and enjoy the scenery. They provided snacks and drinks on the bus. We made lots of stops to get out and look around. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We will definitely be back!
Kelly_E, Jun 2026
Great way to see some of RMNP if you don’t have multiple days to do it on your own. Our guide, Lex, was very knowledgeable and was able to give us a lot of insight and info during the tour. A few stops that are accessible to most. The retractable bus was a bonus to the tour. Comfortable, stocked with snacks and drinks, blankets for higher elevations (Alex even made us hot drinks - tea, coffee, hot chocolate at the Alpine visitors center.
Amy_C, Jun 2026
This Tour was amazing. The retractable roof made it an unforgettable experience even better. There was water, pop, snacks and even hot chocolate that our tour guide Wesley made for us when we were at the top and it was a little cold. It was the best way to get a taste of what your are able to see in the park!
Norine_K, Jun 2026
Factual and lighthearted presentation of the Park in an open topped vehicle providing a fantastic unobstructed view; the best a person can get.
Wesley_M, Jun 2026
It was an amazing experience! Our tour guide (Wesley) was amazing! Open air experience makes the tour so much more immersive.
Millissa_C, Jun 2026
Great way to visit the park, especially when you have limited time.
Booking went smoothly, location for meet up was easy to find. From check in to return no problems. Counter reception and wait area nice, refreshments were plentiful before and during tour. Guide was funny, friendly, informative, attentive to needs of passengers.
Daniel_B, Jun 2026
Great tour of the park. Much better than if we drove it ourselves. Lex was great with lots of interesting info.
Sharon_C, Jun 2026
We wanted a tour where all 10 of us could experience the beauty of RMNP together and this tour gave us this gift and more! Our driver Dave immediately had a vibe of fun and was so knowledgeable! The glass vechiclr was comfortable and loaded with snacks and drinks!!! If I could score this higher I would!!!! Thanks Dave for giving us memories for a lifetime!!’
Shelia_W, Jun 2026
The tour was great, the scenery beautiful. Water, other drinks, & snacks were provided by the company. Chris was very knowledgeable & entertaining. We would recommend this tour & Purple Points Tours.
Anonymous, May 2026
An amazing way to see Rocky Mountain National Park. You get to sit back and enjoy the scenery while learning so much from the driver. Westley was our driver her was so knowledgeable.
David_B, May 2026
Our guide, Zac was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Highlights of the tour were seeing moose, elk and mule deer. The scenery was spectacular! Highly recommend this tour. Great way to see the sights without having to do the driving!
Mark_B, May 2026
Comfortable ride, great views, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Great experience. Highly recommend.
Susan_H, May 2026
Fantastic tour. We really loved it. Tour guide Zak was just great and informative. Would highly recommend. The open roof really made the trip.
Chris_L, May 2026
We had an amazing experience on the Retractable Glass Top Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park. Our guide, Wesley, truly made the trip memorable. He shared so much knowledge about the park’s history, botany, wildlife, and fun local side stories that kept the tour interesting the entire time.
We started the tour with the glass top open, which was beautiful, but after the 27.5 inches of snow the day before, it was definitely chilly! We appreciated being able to close the top at our first stop and stay comfortable while still enjoying the incredible views.
One thing that really impressed us was all of the thoughtful extras included at no additional cost. They had bottled water, Coke products, hot chocolate, and even freshly brewed coffee made right in the vehicle. They also provided hiking sticks, which were incredibly helpful on the icy trails.
Wesley’s personality and enthusiasm made the tour so enjoyable. Beyond the park itself, he shared recommendations for his favorite local restaurants and interesting information about the Stanley Hotel, which added even more to the experience.
We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park. It was informative, comfortable, fun, and absolutely worth it!
Mark_L, May 2026
Lex was a great guide and was fun and very informative. Near perfect experience. we had a great time!
Lisa_B, May 2026
Ride was very comfortable, views were spectacular, and Lex, our guide, was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and very entertaining! My sister and I can't wait to do it again!
Candelaria_B, Oct 2025
Amazing and exciting, and breathtaking memorable experience. Nothing can compare with the experience
Brian_T, Oct 2025
I learned about botany, birding, geology and history from tour operator Brian in the retractable roof tour on 10-15-25. He didn't rush his presentatation. The vehicl was scrubbed clean and there were plenty of snacks to eat.
Barbara_H, Oct 2025
It can get a little windy but I purchased a hat from their gift shop. The views are incredible! Zac gave us so much history and information about what we were seeing. He was a great tour guide!!
morris_t, Oct 2025
Well worth the trip. Zac was very pleasant and knowledgeable with the rock mountains. Very nice and caring throughout our tour. Highly recommended.
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