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A Rutin' Good Time; Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

By Purple Points Tour Company

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Overview

On this tour your guide will take you to hotspots in Rocky Mountain National Park to witness the elk rut or mating season. With around 3,000 elk in RMNP during this time of year you will get to witness large herds, massive bugling bulls, and maybe even a fight or two. Your guide will explain all about the elk and their migratory and mating habits, you will also be able to learn other information about Rocky and its other animal inhabitants. This tour takes place right around sunrise and sunset as those are the peak times for mating rituals and activity. Optics will be supplied as well as complimentary snacks and beverages. This is the best way and by far the best vehicle to see the elk rut!

Activity location

Purple Points Tour Company
- 165 Virginia Drive
- 80517, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Purple Points Tour Company
- 165 Virginia Drive
- 80517, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

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What's included, what's not

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Binoculars/optics
Snacks
Park Admission
Timed Entry
Coffee and/or Tea
Professional Guide/Driver
Gratuity

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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring your own car seats for infants, boosters seats may be available for small children to use at our office.

Activity itinerary

Purple Points Tour Company (Pass by)

Start your tour by checking in inside our store front

Rocky Mountain National Park

Travel through the eastern side of RMNP and search the valleys looking for large herds of bugling Elk! Learn all about the mating season while watching large numbers of elk.

Estes Park (Pass by)

Start and end your tour at our Office in downtown and travel through the scenic gateway town of Estes Park

Colorado (Pass by)

Enjoy the beauty of the great state of Colorado and see some of the over half a million head of Elk the state has while they Rut in RMNP

Purple Points Tour Company (Pass by)

Finish back at our store

Location

Activity location

Purple Points Tour Company
- 165 Virginia Drive
- 80517, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Purple Points Tour Company
- 165 Virginia Drive
- 80517, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

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