Purple Points Tour Company offers a refined way to experience the grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park. Locally owned and operated from Estes Park, their knowledgeable, engaging guides bring Colorado’s landscapes, wildlife, an...
Purple Points Tour Company offers a refined way to experience the grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park. Locally owned and operated from Estes Park, their knowledgeable, engaging guides bring Colorado’s landscapes, wildlife, an...
Rocky Mountain National Park can feel overwhelming to navigate solo, and this Estes Park tour operation seems to solve that problem beautifully. Guides like Brian, Lex, Chris, Dave, and Zac consistently earn praise for their deep knowledge of the park's history, wildlife, and local dining recommendations, all delivered with humor and genuine enthusiasm. The open-air van with a retractable roof is a standout feature, giving passengers wide-open views while still offering warmth when temperatures drop at higher elevations. Complimentary snacks, hot chocolate, coffee, and blankets are included, which travelers repeatedly mention as a welcome touch. Groups tend to be small, stops allow you to stretch your legs, and the guides go out of their way to make the experience feel personal rather than rushed. Wildlife sightings, including moose, elk, and deer, are common but obviously never guaranteed. If you're spending time in Estes Park, this tour makes for an especially strong first-day activity to get your bearings before exploring on your own.
We had the pleasure of having Wes as our guide, and it was such a great experience! Purple Point was a wonderful way to experience the Rockies, and we highly recommend it. Drinks and snacks were provided, and the tidbits of information was a great addition. Wes did a wonderful job of telling us about the history of the park, the different animals and their unique lives, and a story of Bird & Jim. Thank you again for a memory of a lifetime. P.S. The Ponderosa Pines absolutely smell like root beer!!
Laney Amos
July 6, 2026
We had the pleasure of having Wes as our guide, and it was such a great experience! Purple Point was a wonderful way to experience the Rockies, and we highly recommend it. Drinks and snacks were provided, and the tidbits of information was a great addition. Wes did a wonderful job of telling us about the history of the park, the different animals and their unique lives, and a story of Bird & Jim. Thank you again for a memory of a lifetime. P.S. The Ponderosa Pines absolutely smell like root beer!!
Laney Amos
July 6, 2026