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

Fri 09 Jan

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Starting at $129.71

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Fri 09 Jan

Starting at $129.71

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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)

seniortravels27

Sep 2019

We wanted an off road experience in the mountains. It was great fun with spectacular scenery along the way to the highest point of 11,000+ ft. Our guide John, was fun and knowledgeable. We were on the pm your with just 6 people including John and his wife. Totally recommend this to anyone who wants a guided off road experience. Jblord

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thanks for sharing about your Jeep Tour with us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed it. The fall colors are beautiful now! Mild to Wild would love to share more adventures with you all soon!

U8704DPrichardw

Sep 2019

Don and I had a great adventure that was the highlight of our vacation. Jay was our tour guide and was very personable and knowledgeable. We were introduced to two other couple that soon became our partners in a great adventure. Jay talked to us all like a group of friends and let us visualize the area in the founding days to the present. We talked climate change, mineral content of the rocks being mined, and the process of mining. We saw the ruins of towns and that originally there, back in the day. Our trip included a coach ride to Silverton, a Three hour tour by Jeep, a couple of hours hours for shopping and lunch, then the train ride back to Durango. Totally take the tour. You will not be sorry.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We are thrilled to hear this was the highlight of the vacation! Our mission is to bring family and (new) friends together through nature so we are happy to hear about your new friends! We hope to share more adventures with you and Don again soon!

Maurice S

Sep 2019

Miles was our guide. We were so happy as we had him for our Mesa Verde trip. Miles is a wonderful guide so much knowledge, Interesting stories and extremely CONSIDERATE. Our trip up to 11,000 plus feet was exciting and very bumpy and very cold. We had a nice light freezing rain when we arrived at the top. Miles provided warm blanks and rain gear. We stopped along the way up to enjoy raspberries on the vine. So much fun. To top off the wonderful day, we saw a large black bear in a field stopped and watched. This is the best trip with a wonderful company. DON'T BE SORRY, GO!