Jonathan C.
Yelp
Did the Rocky Mountain tour (not the hiking one) in July.
Prep: probably don't need much in the way of prep for July. You can bring water, though we made several stops where you can buy beverages or drink from a water fountain. Clothing: maybe be prepared for rain, though it usually doesn't rain here. During summer, a light jacket or sweater can be useful. The coldest spot we visited was about 70 F with high winds. At the time, it was about 95 F in Denver. The air is noticeably thinner up there, so the tour might not be a good idea if you have health issues.
Pick-up was in front of Union Station in Denver at 9 am (at the flagpole at Wynkoop and 17th). There were 13 tourists in the group.
We made several stops:
Lyons, CO
Sheep Lakes
Rainbow Curve
Forest Canyon Overlook
Hidden Valley Ranger Station
Alluvial Fan Trailhead
Fall River Visitor Center / Rocky Mountain Gateway
Each stop was around 15-30 minutes.
Sights: passed by the Stanley Hotel; a few small lakes, from a distance; a cascade waterfall; some animals.
The animals I saw were: a moose, a few herds of elk, and a marmot. According to the tour guide, other animals that are sometimes seen include: bears, wolves, regular deer, coyotes, mountain lions, bighorn/mountain sheep. There didn't seem to be any danger from the animals.
Picnic lunch: sandwiches from Sprouts Farmers Market.
No hiking is necessary, though it's best if you can do a mile of walking. If you like longer hikes, this isn't a good tour for you.
I had no cellular service for most of the tour. There's Wi-Fi in a few places.
Highest point was about 12,200 feet.
Back in Denver at 5:10 pm.