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LAST MINUTE TRAVEL: Winter Packages and Deals in Estes Park, Colorado

Spring may be right around the corner, but in Estes Park, CO., located adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park, winter is far from over.  And unlike pricey, hard to access ski towns, in Estes Park, an easy 90-minute drive from Denver, off-peak prices make for some of the best winter deals in the Rocky Mountains.

Here are 4 discounted winter sport packages still available for a last minute winter getaway:

Snowcat Overnight Package 

Estes Park Outfitters offers private, customizable snowcat adventures with accommodations at the exclusive, luxurious High Mountain Cabin – inaccessible outside of the package.

Snowcat Overnight Package, Estes Park, CO

DEAL (Save $350): A private two-hour snowcat adventure, a chef-prepared dinner, a one night stay and breakfast. Adventures can be customized to include private cross-country or back-country skiing.The package is available while weather permits. Rates start at $695 a night for up to four people.

Inn-to-Inn on Snowshoes Package 

The Warming House, a local leading outdoor adventure company, has organized a snowshoe excursion in which participants get to stay at three iconic Estes Park hotels: The Allenspark Lodge, Estes Park Resort and The Stanley Hotel. 

Inn-to-Inn Snowshoe Package, Estes Park, CO  

DEAL (Save $380): Three nights’ lodging, two days of private guided snowshoeing with rentals, most meals, Rocky Mountain National Park pass, luggage transfer and transportation within the trip. Available through April 1, 2014. Rates start at $650 per person based on double occupancy

 


Winter Play Package
 – Located on the banks of Fall River, River Stone Resorts offers the seclusion of the mountains, yet guests will find comfort in the close proximity to local shops and restaurants.

Winter Play Package, Estes Park, CO 

DEAL (Save nearly 50%): Two nights’ stay, snowshoe rentals, Rocky Mountain National Park pass and hot chocolate. Available through May 1, 2014. Rates start at $310 per couple.


Guided Snowshoe Tour Package 

Situated on the slopes of McGregor Mountain, McGregor Mountain Lodge boasts spectacular views while offering the comforts of home in their log cabins.

Guided Snowshoe Tour Package, Estes Park, CO 

DEAL (Save 30%): A private, guided snowshoe tour with rentals, lunch, hot chocolate, free movie rentals, a box of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory chocolates and firewood for in-room. Available through April 30, 2014. Rates start at $199 for two people in addition to the room rate (Room rate will depend on type of accommodation chosen). 

 

To learn more about what to see and do in Estes Park, CO., visit www.visitestespark.com.

 

Source: TurnerPR.

 

About Ellen Barone: Consumer travel journalist Ellen Barone is the founder and publisher of TravelUpdatesbyEllenBarone.com and YourLifeIsATrip.com. She’s currently at work on her first book - I COULD LIVE HERE