La Plata Canyon Jeep Tours from Durango

Overview

Our Durango Jeep tour travels up La Plata Canyon, a rugged ravine nestled in an alpine paradise.

Here in this glacially sculpted landscape, you’ll find waterfalls cascading into the canyon, hallways of glimmering aspens, countless wildflowers, wildlife scurrying between the meadows, and panoramic views of Colorado's most beautiful Rocky Mountains. Like we said, paradise!

Our fun-loving and experienced guides are Durango locals, who know this canyon's rich history and ecology like nobody else. While other outfitters tend to let the scenery do all the work for them, our guides give you a wealth of insight about what makes this area incredibly special. They're also talented drivers who will get you up this rutted trail without a hitch.

Most people don't want to take their own vehicles up this old mining route, and our open-air Jeeps are customized for a smoother ride— although it will still be bumpy about half way through. It's all a part of the fun!

City: Durango

Sun 18 May

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Starting at $129.71

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Sun 18 May

Starting at $129.71

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Water

Granola Bars

Blankets

Ponchos

Knowledgeable guides

Customized, Open-Air Jeep

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must bring your own car seats for children who require them. CO Car Seat Law states that children up to 8 years old must be in an appropriate car seat.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in for the tour!

What To Expect

Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

Meet us at our Durango Office in the morning or afternoon for a 4-hour excursion up the ruggedly beautiful wilderness of La Plata Canyon, just 20 minutes from town. The trail starts off smooth and slowly transitions into a rubbled road about half up the canyon. Get ready to rock around and get to know the person next to you! As we make our way up the mountain, we'll stop to check out some waterfalls, meadows, and old remnants from Colorado's wild mining era. On the way up, keep your eyes peeled for deer, marmot, fox, birds of prey— and if you’re lucky, a moose or bear! Once we've reached the top of the canyon, we'll take some time to enjoy a spectacular view of the San Juan Mountains, Colorado's most beloved Rockies! From late June to early August, this is the perfect off-roading trail for wildflowers. In late September to early October, the large aspen groves make for amazing fall colors

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (239)

Cheryl_H

Oct 2024

Bella was an awesome guide! The history was engaging. I expected to see a little more but the snow limited the tour. Only complaint is that sitting in the jeep with benches facing each other made it difficult to see some of the sights Bella pointed out

Response from Host

Nov 2024

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the engaging history and Bella your guide. :) The Mild to Wild Family

David_M

Oct 2024

Our guide was Jay. He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He was great with the child on the trip. He would stop by streams and show him what types of rocks to look for. He showed him how to break a rock to look for silver or gold inside. We had a fun afternoon.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your review! We love hearing you had a fun time with Jay your guide!

danadY3131KS

Oct 2024

The tour itself was fabulous. What made it even better was our tour guide, Tosh Black! Not only did he give us the history, he really connected with us as his audience and pointed out things that he knew we would be interested in. Tosh was very accommodating with any of our request. As far as the scenery, one of my husband‘s bucket list items was to climb a mountain, which he will probably never do. But this excursion made him feel like he did, and it was so exhilarating for him, as well as it was for me and our son. When we come back to Durango, we will definitely take this adventure again.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you! We love to hear that your trip with Tosh was such a hit & you got to cross climbing mountains off your bucket list :)