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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $107.91

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $107.91

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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)

John B

Aug 2019

Had a good day of weather, a very informed guide, and a wild ride in the old truck up the mountain roads. Lots f great views and history of the area.

kidshine

Jul 2019

On July 11, 2019, my 80 yr old parents, my sons, and myself, took the 8:30 am jeep tour to the La Plata Mountains. Jay was our driver and we cannot say enough good things about him. It was no ordinary tour, because about mid way up the mountain my dad had a horrific reaction to, not only the altitude but dehydration as well. Jay was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide the whole trip and after my dad's episode he continued to handle the situation with kindness and kept us all calm as we travelled down the mountain, making stops as necessary and talking my dad through the ordeal. While on the tour, my mother fell and got several cuts, which Jay bandaged up for her. The story doesn't end at the bottom of the mountain, because Jay continued to check on mom and dad for several days after the incident. A manager ( I am sorry I cannot remember her name) called to check on dad as well. She was very kind and suggested we visit the ER to make sure he was ok. Dad visited the ER and was released that evening. He was able to complete the rest of our trip with few issues. We were so blessed to have Jay as our guide. He went way, way above and beyond what was required of him. Jay's actions and kindness meant more to us than we could possibly express. Mild to Wild....... you're tours are amazing, and your tour guides make it what it is.........especially Jay! Thank you!! By the way, the tour was absolutely beautiful. We strongly encourage you to go see the beauty of the La Plata mountains!!

JElsholz2015

Jul 2019

We had so much fun. What a beautiful place and an amazing experience. We were fortunate that it was just myself and my two teenage kids 19 and 16. We took the afternoon tour. Our tour guide Jared was awesome. He was very informative and took time to show us some beautiful spots.