Wildlife/Scenic Safari Tour Portfolio
Estes Park, Colorado is the perfect spot to start your
Rocky Mountain National Park Wildlife/Scenic Tour
Tours From Estes Park, Colorado from June 3rd to July 31st 2013
Our Goal
For our customers to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park with little impact on the terrain and the animals while taking home memories and photos you will cherish for a lifetime. We are an authorized permit holder of the National Park Service. All Tour Guides are Permitted by the National Park, Certified in CPR and First Aid, know the best wildlife and scenic viewing areas, understand animal behavior, and will teach you how to view wildlife safely. We will provide information on Rocky Mountain National Park and hopefully leave you with a better understanding of how to view wildlife on your own safely and the history of this wonderful park and what it has to offer.
Whats Included:
- An Experienced and knowledgeable guide
- Binoculars and Spotting Scopes
- Hand-Outs and Visual aides to help with a hands-on learning approach
- Pickup/Drop-Off in the town of Estes Park at convenient meeting place or where your staying in town
- Morning and Afternoon snacks
- We will have a Picnic Style Lunch at a location chosen by your guide (provided for a fee or by you)
- Water is provided – Hot and Cold beverages (provided for a fee or by you)
- A comfortable 4 wheel drive vehicle (Suburban)
Let us pamper you in one of the best settings that our beautiful Rockies has to offer!
Our Wildlife/Scenic Safari Tours are structured for the visitor to Rocky who does not want or need instruction but would like to know where the animals hang out and where the best scenic shots are. We’ll supply a meal or snack for a fee. Water is always included on each Tour…….so if this Trip fits your needs…read further and give us a call!
We prefer small groups as not to disturb the animals and to give our customers individual
attention with little impact on the terrain.
We can customize trips for groups of 6…just ask!
We are fully certified by Rocky Mountain National Park to provide Custom Tours, Photo Tours and Wildlife/Scenic Safari Tours. All Wildlife/Scenic Tours are led by a Certified Guide that is Knowledgeable about Rocky Mountain National Park. We provide Tours on the East and West Side of the National Park depending on the time of year. The Wildlife/Scenic Tours are designed to show you best scenic places and animal locations.
What You Will Do
Depending on your type of Tour we should be able to see fantastic scenic areas you won’t want to pass up. There are also many species of birds, insects and plants as well as small and large animals. Some of those animals are: Mule Deer, Elk, Moose, Big Horn Sheep, Marmots, Pikas, Badgers, Beaver, Bobcat, Coyote, porcupine and hopefully if we’re lucky…a bear! !
“Wildlife/Scenic Safari” – (June 3rd – July 31st)
Morning Tour 4 Hr Tours (est. time 5-9AM or 6-10AM)(Times may vary)
$100.00 1st Person
$35.00 Each additional person(s)
Reserve Vehicle $235.00 (up to 6 persons)
Evening Tour 4 Hr Tours (est. time 4-8PM or 5-9PM)(Times may vary)
$100.00 1st Person
$35.00 Each additional person(s)
Reserve Vehicle $235.00 (up to 6 persons)
Full Day 8Hr + Tour (est. time 6AM-2PM or 12PM-8PM)(Times may vary)
$175.00 1st Person
$50.00 Each additional person(s)
Reserve Vehicle $350.00 (up to 6 persons)
Trail Ridge Road To Grand Lake (Seasonal)
(Full Day Tours Only) (Road Opens-Memorial Day Weekend- Weather Permitting)
This is one of our favorite places to share with our guests. Imagine climbing a road that is the highest, continuous paved highway in the US as our guides explain how this road was built, the manpower and time involved.
Old Fall River Road, Trail Ridge Road Loop (Seasonal)
(Full Day Tours Only) (Road Opens- July 4th Weekend-Weather Permitting)
Another favorite trip we love to take with many options of photography.Imagine the people from the early 1900′s traveling this one lane dirt highway to the top of Trail Ridge and over to the Continental Divide and to the west side of the Rocky Mountain National Park. A Trip you won’t want to pass up!
To Book A Tour
We encourage you to make reservations as far in advance as possible in order to reserve the date you want.
We need payment in advance to confirm a reservation. Safari reservations cancelled more than 30 days in advance will receive a 75% refund. Safari date reservations cancelled 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund. Reservations cancelled with less than 7 days notice will be charged full booking rate.
Photos By Sandi reserves the right to cancel any trip for purposes of safety and security at any time. We also reserve the right to not serve any person who is determined by our guide to be unsafe or disruptive to the Safari Tour, Public, or the abuse of Rocky Mountain National Park rules and regulations. Under all circumstances, when Photos By Sandi cancels a safari, all payments received will be refunded to guests affected.
All Tours Require A Park Pass …for info go to:
http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm
We are fully permitted by Rocky Mountain National Park and Licensed by the town
of Estes Park to do commercial work in town.
ROAD CLOSURES: Bear Lake Road Reconstruction Project….Major construction
work on Bear Lake Road in 2012 & 2013 includes mandatory use of park shuttles
May 29-Oct 9 between 9 am–4 pm, delays, and some night closures.
http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/bearlakeroad_reconstruction.htm
Weather
We cannot control the weather conditions so come prepared for various weather types. We will be happy to make suggestions on clothing & gear. Remember, some of your “best” and “unique , dramatic shots “could be done in different weather situations.
Liability
Our Goal is to insure that your Tour is comfortable, not strenuous, and that encounters with wildlife, weather and terrain are safe, fun, respectful and informative. Safety is given the highest priority, but as with any activity, there are some inherent risks. You will be expected to sign a Acknowledgment of Risk Form prior to the start of your tour.
REPEAT CUSTOMERS RECEIVE 10% OFF TOUR FEE
Hopefully all of your questions were answered. If not, please feel free to call and we’ll be happy to help!
LET US DESIGN A TOUR TO FIT “YOUR NEEDS!”
We pick you up here in town where you are staying
and drop you off right at your doorstep!
Photos By Sandi, Inc.
1200 Graves Ave
Estes Park, Colorado 80517
(970)577-8187 – or – 1-800-705-5446
