Nature & Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

Highlights

Description

Spend a full day immersed in the wild beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park. This guided nature and birding hike takes you through montane forests, alpine lakes, and subalpine meadows, revealing the incredible biodiversity of the region. Your guide will help you identify specialty birds such as Western Tanager, Brown-capped Rosy Finch, and White-tailed Ptarmigan while sharing stories about migration and adaptation. Binoculars and spotting scopes are provided for close-up views. Expect to see mammals like elk, moose, or marmots and a tapestry of wildflowers in summer. Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking mountain vistas before resuming the journey through pristine wilderness. Designed for curious travelers and bird lovers alike, this tour combines learning, discovery, and peace in one unforgettable alpine experience.

Itinerary

8:00 AM — Meet at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center or Denver/Boulder pickup
8:15 AM — Begin hike toward Bear Lake Trailhead
8:45 AM — Birding session at Nymph Lake (Steller’s Jay, Mountain Chickadee)
9:30 AM — Continue to Dream Lake, learn about migration and local ecology
10:30 AM — Snack break and field notes review
12:00 PM — Picnic lunch with panoramic mountain views
1:00 PM — Afternoon birding for finches, sapsuckers, and tanagers
3:00 PM — Wildlife watching (elk, marmots, pika)
5:00 PM — Return to Beaver Meadows Visitor Center or hotel

Price & Availability

From $170 per person (shared group). $525 per private group.

Food & Drink

Lunch included (vegetarian/vegan options available); snacks and water provided.

Instructions

Meet at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at 7:45 AM or request Denver/Boulder pickup.

Restrictions

Minimum age 10; moderate fitness required. Not wheelchair accessible.

Transportation

Transport available from Denver/Boulder or self-drive to park meeting point.