Retractable Glass Top Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Estes Park, USA
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- 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 #2, 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
5.0
based on 357 reviews
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.
Danna_W, Oct 2025
We got a great look at Rocky Mountain National Park, thanks to guide Dave. He was well versed in the geography, geology, history and meteorology of the park.
David_M, Oct 2025
Zac was extremely knowledgeable You'll learn a lot, especially about the wildlife and the history of the area.
Michael_W, Oct 2025
It is a lot better for someone else to chauffeur you through the park who is very knowledgeable about it, rather than driving yourself.
Margaret_L, Oct 2025
Knowledgeable and thoughtful tour guides. Rex was the best!!!! Outstanding tour bus making the experience special!
Jim_G, Oct 2025
Lex was a wonderful hostess and went way beyond what she needed to do to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. Our tour was a very enjoyable adventure. Definitely worth your time 👍🏼
Joan_B, Oct 2025
What a fabulous way to learn and see the Majestic Rocky Mountains. Our guide, Dave, is the BEST! He was knowledgeable, personable, and entertaining.
Amanda_W, Oct 2025
From the front office to the end of the open air tour, we have nothing but great things to say about this experience. Our tour guide, Darren, was knowledgeable and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed this excursion.
Joann_A, Oct 2025
Our guide Lex was fabulous. She is a knowledgeable tour guide and we learned so much about Rocky Mountain National Park and its animals. The bus was so comfortable and had great visibility. The views were spectacular. The bus was stocked with hot and cold drinks and snacks galore as well as comfy blankets. We saw tons of elk and some deer. FYI , bring toilet paper for the park restrooms.
Christine_S, Sep 2025
We take the Rut and the summit tour the next day. Two different guides, they were both great! We really enjoyed all the information, the guides were helpful and friendly. The vans were wonderful. Having the top open was so enjoyable. We had to close once for a sprinkle of rain and it was getting cold going up to the summit. Highly recommend this company.
Kim_W, Sep 2025
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. 😊
Lynn_M, Sep 2025
We had Lex as our tour guide and she was fabulous! Part of the trail was closed, but she made up for it and took us to different places. She spent time with each of us, and we learned a lot from her! Highly recommend!
Allen_H, Sep 2025
Zac knew his facts. Skirted controversies well and was very kind and very accomadating and pleasant!
Becky_P, Sep 2025
This is the best way to see RMNP! Riding in an open-air vehicle while the driver drops all kinds of RMNP knowledge is well-worth the cost of a ticket. We were very happy with our driver, Brian. He was able to close the glass for a bit while a rain shower passed through. Blankets, snacks and bathroom stops were provided. Highly recommended!
Cindy_W, Sep 2025
Awesome. Saw many bulls with each having large groups of cows. Saw the bull protect is females from other males. Beautiful Experience to remember.
Andrew_P, Sep 2025
Brian was an amazing tour guide and we thoroughly enjoyed this tour through RMNP. The retractable roof van allowed us to see the amazing sights and lots of Elk.
Helen_S, Sep 2025
Wonderful day tour through Rocky Mt Park. Brian, our guide, was fun and very knowledgeable about the park and its’ ecosystem. An entirely pleasant day!
Kurt_D, Sep 2025
Great tour. Comfortable van that can be closed if it gets too cold. Dave provided a fun and informative tour.
Dave_E, Sep 2025
This is SO worth the investment in your leisure time. Your interesting and ‘history buff’ tour guide will have you asking questions and making your own thoughtful comments.
Robert_P, Sep 2025
Tour guide was knowledgable and would stop for photos of beauty and wild life.
We had a lovely excursion.
Patrick_O, Sep 2025
Wesley was an amazing tour guide! So informative and accommodating to us all. The scenery was exquisite and I would revisit again!
Rhonda_H, Sep 2025
Darren was a wonderful tour guide. He was very friendly and gave lots of history on the tour. He waited patiently for those that were slower to navigate and he also took lots of pictures of the family.
Kori_S, Sep 2025
Our tour with Purple Points Tour Company was an absolute highlight! Our guide Brian was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating facts about the park's history and wildlife, and kept the entire group entertained. The tour bus itself was a great bonus, with a nice retractable roof that came in handy more than once to keep us comfortable. I can't recommend this tour highly enough—it's a truly unforgettable way to experience the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Alison_A, Sep 2025
Beautiful scenery. Guide was very knowledgeable. Comfortable seats . Blanket’s provided. Roof worked beautifully.
Derek_G, Sep 2025
Zac was great very informative and stopped for elks. He went above and beyond educating us about the beautiful history of Rocky Mountains and every animal on the park. He cared for our safety and was extremely patient. My husband and I would pick Zac all over again.
Eryn_C, Sep 2025
The tour is packed full of beautiful scenery and interesting facts about the park. I learned so many things that I never knew. We also saw lots of wildlife.
This is a relatively new tour operator,but they understand customer service. They provide snacks, drinks, hot beverages, and freshly laundered blankets. If I had any advice to offer to passengers it would be to bring layered clothing so you have options to keep you warm. Our tou guide Brian was top notch.
myhomedh, Sep 2025
Fantastic tour! The tour guide Brian was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour bus was luxury seating and they provided lots of drinks and snacks. I would highly
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