La Plata Canyon Jeep Tours from Durango

Overview

Discover Jeep tours that provide beautiful scenery, seasonal wildflowers and wildlife spotting. Explore the beauty of La Plata Canyon as you travel through pines and past cascading creeks above treeline to over 12,000 feet with views of majestic peaks in every direction.

City: Durango

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $107.91

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Wed 23 Oct

Starting at $107.91

Make a reservation

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What's Included

knowledgeable guide

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!
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

What To Expect

Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

Discover the spectacular La Plata Canyon (20 minutes West of Durango) and its beautiful U formation created by glaciers on one of our Colorado jeep tours. Several small waterfalls and cascading rivers follow the rugged jeep trails in the springtime along with lots of wildlife such as marmots, mule deer, elk herds, juncos, kingfishers, turkey vultures, red-tailed hawks and bald eagles. On our guided jeep tours you will see numerous wildflowers, high-alpine meadows, and avalanche gullies. Following the La Plata River (meaning “Silver” in Spanish) to La Plata City, an old mining town established in 1875, you’ll discover the remnants of old mining claims. These include a tall intact chimney left from the crew quarters, the framework of old cabins, and tailing piles from actual mining areas. Then, you’ll continue to the peak of Kennebec Pass at 12,000 feet above sea level (also above tree-line).

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (167)

emilyaO6889HC

Sep 2020

Great tour. The secenary was beautiful. Our tour guide Jay was very nice and knowledgeable about the area.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Jay has been with Mild to Wild many years and is an expert in the area. Thanks for taking the time to share with others about Mild to Wild and our Durango Jeep tour.

JoyC1944

Sep 2020

We shared a jeep with a nice couple, Vince and Monica, and our guide, Tosh was the BEST! We had so many laughs and experienced some exciting but not-too-scary four wheel driving. Tosh knew all the best waterfalls and meadows for photo ops, and was really courteous in stopping whenever we wanted to snap some photos. He took us above the tree line to the caldera at the top of Cumberland Peak, and the views were breathtaking. On the way down, we saw many (fat!) marmots and beautiful deer, and Tosh, being a biologist, knew all the medicinal plants and flowers/bushes/trees we passed, so we really could appreciate what we were looking at. There were some rustic miner's houses in La Plata "City" high in the valley, (maybe 6 structures); and the combination of the fresh mountain air, beautiful colors, expansive views and great company made for a day we will never forget...it was AWESOME!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Tosh, your guide, has lived in Durango for a long time, and is a true tour guide professional. We are so happy to have him part of our Mild to Wild team this year! Thanks for sharing your experience with him, and choosing Mild to Wild.

308dianeo

Sep 2020

We had a great time on our jeep tour. Our guide, Rusty, was super accommodating in every way, and shared tons of information about the history of the region. The ride was a thrill, haven't laughed that much in a long time. Don't miss this unique experience, it's a trip.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Rusty your captain is a real character, and one we are so happy to have part of our guiding team. Join him for a guided tour of Mesa Verde as well and you will never find history to be more fun! Thanks for your review and for choosing Mild to Wild.