TOURS
RMNP Wildlife
Private Tours -
Customized for You
SOUND ON!
Chadd Drott, owner and operator of Chadd's Walking with Wildlife
Thank you for taking an interest in wildlife tours with Chadd’s Walking With Wildlife, the premier wildlife tour company for Rocky Mountain National Park!
Chadd’s Walking With Wildlife tours focus on the wildlife. We offer full day and half day tours that start and end in Estes Park. With one of the most knowledgeable guides and naturalists in the U.S., this wildlife tour is like no other in the Rocky Mountain region. It offers more than just wildlife education. We will also discuss geology, climatology, and botany, as well as the history of the area. We will make plenty of stops to photograph wildlife and the beautiful scenic views throughout the tour. No two tours will be the same as there is so much that this park has to offer.
During the summer tours, we will spend the morning hours exploring Trail Ridge Road while making our way to the historic town of Grand Lake. We will stop in Grand Lake for you to grab lunch and a walk around town for 1-2 hours, depending on the group's interest. We will spend the afternoon and early evening making our way back over Trail Ridge Road to Estes Park.
During the winter tours, Trail Ridge Road is closed due to snow. We will be exploring the Moraine Park area, Fall River Road, and South Navy Hill Road areas.
We do our best to cater to our clients. Feel free to let us know how we can make your tour truly memorable. From all of us here at Chadd’s Walking With Wildlife... we truly hope to see you in the park!
Private Tours Pricing: Year Round
Private tour locations are dependent on Trail Ridge Road status
Private tours consist of half-day 3-4 hours or a full day 7-8 hours.
Private tours may have 1-6 people. Tour is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, in which case you will have the option to re-schedule your tour date or receive a full refund.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Private tours are customizable on time. You are able to run up to an all day tour both summer and winter.
Tour leaves just before sunrise.
***Please see "Terms" page under "About" for cancellation policy***
Pricing:
Full Day Private Tours - 7-8 hours:
$600 for 1-2 ppl
+ extra $200/adult or $75/child
Vehicle seats up to 6, but only 5 adults comfortably
Half Day Private Tours - 3-4 hours:
$400 for 1-2 ppl
+ extra $100/adult or $75/child
Vehicle seats up to 6, but only 5 adults comfortably
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Children must be accompanied with an adult at all times.
Call to Schedule and Pay
for Your Private Tour
Chadd Drott: 970-309-3664
PLEASE NOTE: Gratuity is not included in the price, but is ALWAYS appreciated! The national average is 20% of the total cost.
Private Photography Tours Pricing (Year Round)
Private photography tour locations are dependent on Trail Ridge Road status
Private photography tours consist of 4 hours but have the option of 8 hours.
Private photography tours may have 1-5 people. Tour is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, in which case you will have the option to re-schedule your tour date or receive a full refund.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Private photography tours come with two options: a sunrise or sunset option. There is also the option to run both.
Tour leaves 30 minutes before sunrise. And/or 4 1/2 hours before sunset.
***Please see "Terms" page under "About" for cancellation policy***
Call to Schedule and Pay for
Your Private Photography Tour
Chadd Drott: 970-309-3664
PLEASE NOTE: Gratuity is not included in the price, but is ALWAYS appreciated! The national average is 20% of the total cost.
Pricing:
Private Photography Tours: $1,000/per person 4 hours/sunrise OR sunset.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Children 10-17 learning to shoot are free, but must be accompanied with an adult at all times.
1/2 price second shoot of the day. Add the other Twilight: $500/per person.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Children 10-17 learning to shoot are free, but must be accompanied with an adult at all times.
Available Discounts:
Active Military, Fire, & Police
Includes Party
20%
Need to bring current ID to show proof of service to receive discount
25%
ALL returning guests!
***Must pay in full. Once proof of service/ID is provided in person on the day of your tour, your discount will be applied to your PayPal account.***
Need to bring teacher badge/ID to receive discount
WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR SUMMER TOUR
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SNACKS!!!
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PICNIC LUNCH
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(IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON EATING AT THE RESTAURANT)
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WATER
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SUNSCREEN
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RAIN JACKET
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LAYERS OF CLOTHING
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CAMERA
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BINOCULARS
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MEDICATION
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TOILET PAPER/WET WIPES
WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR WINTER TOUR
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SNACKS
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WATER
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SUNSCREEN
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WARM WINTER JACKET
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LAYERS OF CLOTHING
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CAMERA
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BINOCULARS
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MEDICATION
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TOILET PAPER/WET WIPES
WHAT TYPE OF WILDLIFE YOU MAY SEE ON THE TOUR
THERE ARE MORE THAN 500 CONFIRMED SPECIES OF WILDLIFE THAT VISITS OR LIVES IN THE PARK.
HERE IS A SHORT LIST OF SOME SPECIES WE MAY BE LUCKY ENOUGH TO FIND.
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NORTH AMERICAN RIVER OTTER
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MULE DEER
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WHITETAIL DEER
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK
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SHIRAS MOOSE
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AMERICAN BLACK BEAR
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COUGAR
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COYOTE
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP
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PIKA
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WOLVERINE
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AMERICAN BEAVER
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YELLOW-BELLIED MARMOT
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SNOWSHOE HARE
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ABERT'S SQUIRREL
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LEAST CHIPMUNK
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WHITE-TAILED PTARMIGAN
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CANADA JAY
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RED-TAILED HAWK
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OSPREY
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GOLDEN EAGLE
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BALD EAGLE
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MOUNTAIN CHICKADEE
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BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD
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GREAT HORNED OWL
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MALLARD
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CANADA GOOSE
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BOREAL TOAD
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WESTERN TERRESTRIAL GARTER SNAKE
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY
"The wolverine is one of the most endangered species in the lower 48. Although fairly common in its northern range, it is extremely rare in the Colorado Rockies. Listed as a species found in the park, I am making it my 2022 SPECIES TO FIND!!!
If we find a wolverine and get photographic evidence for the park, I will refund everyone's tour in full that day!!!
Good luck to all! And may the odds forever be in our favor... LOL"
~Chadd
