International Travel Agency Partners

Adventure Experiences in the Colorado Rockies

Backbone Adventures welcomes partnerships with international travel agency partners looking to offer clients an unforgettable outdoor experience in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Located in Estes Park, Colorado, just outside Rocky Mountain National Park, Backbone Adventures specializes in ATV and off-road mountain experiences designed for visitors who want to explore the beauty of the Rockies in a fun, accessible way.

Our experiences work especially well for international travelers because they combine spectacular scenery, guided support (optional), and a manageable half-day adventure that fits easily into larger Colorado itineraries.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Small groups of friends
  • Multi-generational travelers
  • Adventure-focused itineraries
  • 15% discount for travel agency partners
  • Easy PDF itinerary & details sheet

Summer Adventure Options

Unguided ATV Tours are our most popular option and work well for travelers who prefer flexibility and independence. Guests receive a full safety briefing and riding orientation before heading out to explore the mountain trails at their own pace. Our trail crew will be on the trail in various areas to assist with anything the riders need.

Guided ATV Tours are ideal for international travelers who prefer additional support and local knowledge. A professional guide leads the ride, provides safety support, and shares insights about the wildlife and surrounding landscape. This option is particularly helpful for guests who are new to ATV riding or unfamiliar with mountain terrain. Although, most beginner riders do very well with the unguided option.

  • Ride duration: 3 hours
  • Ride times: 8:30am, 12pm, and 3:30pm
  • Best ride times: Morning and evening (fewer people)

Other Options include Jeep, Slingshot, and Ebike rentals. Most people like to choose between an ATV or a Jeep ride. Most will also do an the Ebike ride around Lake Estes which is one of the most popular things to do in Estes Park. A 2-hour Slingshot ride is another popular and very fun supplement to your day.

Other Important Details

  • Rocky Mountain National Park passes are not required for our summer ATV rides as they take place in the National Forest where we are permitted to operate.
  • Our vehicles are current model year, safe, and highly maintained.
  • All staff members are certified and Backbone is A+ certified through the BBB.
  • We do accept international driver’s licenses

Sample Adventure Day Itinerary for Afternoon Ride

  • 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the Big Horn restaraunt
  • 11:00 AM: Check in at Backbone Adventures
  • 11:45 AM: Arrive at the trail head
  • 12:00 PM: – 3:00 PM: Ride and have fun
  • 3:30 PM: Share pictures of your ride with friends and family back home
  • 4:00 PM: Get cleaned up
  • 5:00 PM: Go out to dinner at Embers restaraunt

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play

We have a great working relationship with the Expedition Lodge (2 minute walk to Backbone). Book Now for a 15% discount. The lodge is the biggest hotel and most affordable in Estes Park. Centrally located, they are a short walking distance to downtown shopping, the Lake Estes bike path, and some of the best restaraunts in town. Customer service is top notch and they have a great game room. Check out these other popular options:

Other Suggsted Hotel Options

Estes Park Resort

Stanley Hotel

Inn on Fall River

Castle Mountain Lodge

Streamside on Fall River

Estes Park Condos

Rustic River Cabins

Aspen Winds

Stonebrook Resort

Holiday Inn

Quality Inn

Silvermoon Inn

Suggested Restaraunts and Breweries

Embers Steakhouse

Twin Owls Steakhouse

Hunters Chophouse

The Big Horn

Claires Restaraunt

Notch Top Cafe

The Egg of Estes

Ed’s Cantina

Avant Guarde Brewery

Full Throttle Saloon

Rock Cut Brewery

Lumpy Ridge Brewery

Other Suggested Activities

SK Horses

Mustang Mountain Coaster

Ride-A-Kart

Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)

Downtown Shopping

Wildside 4×4 Tours

Estes Aerial Tramway

Ebike around Lake Estes

Drive around town viewing wildlife

Old Fall River Road (OFR) in RMNP

Hike various trails in RMNP

Open Air Ropes Course

Transportation Information

Estes Park does not have Ride Share. Because of that, it is highly suggested to rent a car at Denver International Airport (DIA). If that’s not an option for your client, Estes Park Shuttle will pick up and drop off at DIA 7 days a week. Without a rental car it is difficult to experience Estes Park and the surrounding area.

7 Day Itinerary

Living here my entire life, this is how I would fill my schedule (minus meals) for the best experience:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Downtown Shopping

Backbone Adventures ATV Ride

SK Horses Horseback Ride

Mustang Mountain Coaster

Hike Bear Lake in RMNP

Ride-A-Kart and Mini Golf

Hike Lily Lake or Gem Lake

Rock Cut Brewery

Full Throttle Saloon

Lumpy Ridge Brewery

2-hour Slingshot ride at Backbone Adventures

Alpine Visitors Center via OFR

2-hour Ebike ride at Backbone Adventures

Avant Guarde Brewery

14 Day Itinerary

14 days is too long for just Estes Park. I would suggest including Colorado Springs (2-hour drive from Estes Park) for a 14-day itinerary. Living in this state for my entire life, I have seen every corner of it and done every activity. Estes Park is the number one tourist destination in Colorado, and for good reason. Colorado Springs is the second best place in my opinion. Your clients will love it.

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

Day 11

Day 12

Day 13

Day 14

Travel Day and Check in

Garden of the Gods

Shop downtown Manitou Springs

Drive up Pikes Peak

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cave of the Winds

Manitou Springs Incline Hike

About Estes Park

Estes Park is the number one tourist destination in Colorado. It is also the number two wedding destination in the United States because of it’s beauty. It is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park which draws in almost 5 million visitors a year. If you’re coming to Colorado, Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park is an absolute must.

hiker in rocky mountain national park
Panoramic view of Estes Park Colorado near Rocky Mountain National Park