Rocky Tours
Wildlife and Scenery
Dawn Wilson and Richard Barberot offer private, custom tours in Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the most scenic and popular parks in the National Park System.
Each photo tour is customized to your skill level and interests, with the option to go out for a full day, half day, or on a sunrise, sunset or night sky photo experience. You will walk away with lots of new tips and tricks to improve your photography while enjoying this amazing park. Because each tour is customized to your goals, there is no preset schedule or list of destinations. We will customize the locations on the tour for your interests, whether that is wildlife, landscapes, getting to know the park or a combination of any of these.
As residents of northern Colorado for more than 20 years, including six in Estes Park, basecamp for Rocky Mountain National Park, their knowledge of the region comes from first-hand experience of being in the park on a regular basis. They know where to look for animals—like moose, bighorn sheep, pikas, and more—as well as the best sunrise and sunset locations for gorgeous photos for your walls.
Wildlife
Whether it is a moose calf in the spring, a flower-bouquet wielding pika in the summer or a bugling elk in the fall, we know where to take you for maximum wildlife viewing in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Rocky Tour Options
We are excited to share our knowledge of Rocky Mountain National Park with you. Our tours are customized based on your goals, focusing on wildlife, scenery or a combination of both for a full-day or half-day tour timed around sunrise or sunset. The Wildlife, Scenery and Sunrise / Sunset tours can be combined into a general Rocky Mountain Tour. Let us know your preferences when you request a tour. We’ll discuss the available options when confirming your tour.
Scenery
RMNP provides an endless supply of locations for scenic photographs. Knowing where to go and when to be there for the magical light is our niche that we enjoy sharing with clients.
Sunrise - Sunset
Only have a few hours but want to be at the best spot for sunrise or sunset? Schedule one of these mini tours to capture the alpenglow of sunrise or golden glow of sunset.
Night Sky
Embark on a night adventure in the park and experience breathtaking views of the night sky when the park is still and calm while learning how to photograph these spectacular scenes.
Tour Details
Duration: Half Day: 4-6 hours, Full Day: 8-10 hours, Night Tours: 4-5 hours
Group Size: 1-3 people
Tour Rates: Half Day: $450, Full Day: $725, Night Tours: $450
Rates are for the first person. $65 per additional person
Departure: Half day: Early morning or mid-afternoon; Full day: Early morning or early afternoon; specific departure time depends on sunrise and sunset times throughout the year.
Season: Mid-May to mid-October; other seasons upon request
Fees for service are strictly for photo instruction and naturalist education; they are not for transportation.
For additional details about tours, visit the FAQs page.
Payment due in full at time of booking to reserve and guarantee your requested tour date. Fees for service are strictly for photo instruction and naturalist education; they are not for transportation. By submitting payment, you are agreeing to our tour policies. Creeks and Critters Nature Tours is permitted and insured to run photo tours in Rocky Mountain National Park. Please read my workshop information prior to booking for additional details.
Why Choose Us
Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of our knowledgeable guides who are passionate about both photography and the importance of night skies.
Environmental Responsibility: We prioritize conservation and sustainability, ensuring minimal impact on the park's natural environment.
General Tour Information and Availability
What’s Included
Personal instruction for improving photography skills
Guiding to spot wildlife, including instruction on how to find the animals
Camera instruction as needed. Please be familiar with your camera prior to the tour.
Landscape destinations at sunrise and/or sunset as well as night sky photography
Selection of the best destination for sunrise / sunset based on changes in weather and seasonal features as well as proper timing for Milky Way photography on the night tours
Information about destinations in the park to prepare you for future visits
Binoculars, scope and reference material to help inform and identify wildlife seen on tours
