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

Thu 24 Oct

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Starting at $107.91

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Thu 24 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)

Navigator765317

Jul 2020

Great ride with Marty . Enjoyed the scenery. Excellent day ! Marty kept us informed and let us stop for pics . Saw deer and even a bear !

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thank you for sharing about your fun day with Marty! And wow-sounds like the wildlife was all out for you guys!:)

ginae75

Jul 2020

We absolutely loved our Jeep Tour. The sites and views that you get while you are on your way to the top are breathtaking. Jerry was an excellent tour guide. He was funny and down to earth and very knowledgeable. He really made the experience a great one! Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Jerry is a huge addition to the team. We are so happy you had fun with him on the Jeep tour. Thank you for choosing Mild to Wild.

captainkfc

Jul 2020

We did the Jeep tour in July during COVID. Everything was properly sanitized and the online registration made it easy to book. We rode in a safari-like vehicle which was actually pretty comfortable (for a jeep tour) Our guide Jerry was fun, knowledgable, informative but not longwinded and we always felt safe in his hands. The tour itself was fun and the views were amazing along the tour and at the top of the mountain. It rained at the end but Jerry was prepared. Would definitely recommend the tour and our guide Jerry.

Response from Host

Jul 2020

We are so thrilled you had fun jeeping with Jerry and felt safe. Thank you for the stellar review and choosing Mild to Wild!