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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $107.91

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Mon 23 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 M

May 2018

I didn't really expect to have as much fun as my wife and I had when we took this tour. We showed up, and were the only ones on the tour, so it was just us, and our guide Dave. We set off on the tour in the open air jeep, barreling down the highway to the La Plata canyon. I had forgotten how fun it was to ride in the open air, wind blowing in your face! Once we hit the canyon, we were just blown away with the natural beauty of the canyon. Be advised, the roads get increasingly rough the higher into the canyon you go- tighten your seatbelts! The ride takes you above 12,000 feet, so bring a jacket! The views were simply outstanding- you get beautiful views of the Needles, and Engineer mountain. Dave was an outstanding guide, very engaging and knowledgeable of the area. Well done, Dave! We didn't quite make it to the highest point of the tour, as there was still too much snow on the ground, and as a result we had to back down the trail about 3/4 mile so he could turn around. It was a beautiful, exciting tour, and worth every penny. Thank you for taking such good care of us. It was a high point of our trip. Notes- Bring water and snacks- Dave had some of both, not sure if that is standard or not. He also had extra jackets, but it doesn't hurt to bring your own. Go to the bathroom when you hit the canyon- it'll be 3 hours before you have another chance!

Response from Host

May 2018

Oh my gosh! Thanks so much for the amazing review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Dave on our jeep tour! We do always bring water, snacks and extra jackets! Feel free to request Dave to be your tour guide on some of our other tours!

chris b

Jun 2016

Our guide Ohmar was great. Very informative and personal. The trip up the mountain was beautiful. Would love to do it again !!