La Plata Mountains - Half Day Tour

Overview

This 4-hour guided 4x4 tour of La Plata Canyon just west of Durango covers native and mining history, geology, flora and fauna on the way to stunning views at 12,000 feet above sea level. Led by a local expert, this adventure is fun for riders of all ages and skill levels.

City: Durango

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $100.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $100.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Snacks and water

Trained 4x4 road driver

Memories with friends and family on a unique adventure

Professional interpretive and mountain tour guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

San Juan National Forest

Enjoy the spectacular San Juan National Forest throughout the entire guided tour in the La Plata Mountains

The Colorado Trail

Connect with the famous Colorado Trail at the top of Kennebec Pass

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (6)

B8976BKkellys

Aug 2020

Mountain Waters was a big part of our successful Durango trip. All four in my family took a half day 4x4 tour of La Plata Canyon. Beau took us on this and again, he did a great job. He offered options and offered plenty of info about what we were seeing, the history of the area, and so forth. We made it to the Notch for a stunning view then worked our way down. Do it! (see also raft review)

Response from Host

Aug 2020

The Notch at the top of the La Plata Mountains is a truly memorable place in some of the most scenic mountains in the country, glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the review!

srscales26

Jul 2019

We had a wonderful time on this tour and would highly recommend our guide Bo who was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful! From blankets, to snacks, to extra quick bathroom stops for my daughter we really appreciated his thoughtfulness. In addition to the beautiful scenery, we thoroughly enjoyed Bo’s commentary on the area’s history and facts. We always felt safe and that Bo and the tour company were capable and had our best interest in mind during this tour, we will be back for this and other excursions!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

This is an amazing year to experience the 4x4 jeep trails and the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Record setting snows last winter have turned the mountains into a paradise of waterfalls, wild flowers and wild post avalanche scenes. Thank you for your review!

Chris C

Jul 2018

Between exploring an abandoned mine and taking in the views from Kennebec Pass, our guide, Andrew, did a great job interacting with the group and keeping our 6 and 8 year old girls engaged. We are avid hikers and this tour gave us several opportunities to get off the truck and stretch our legs with short hikes to well curated points of interest.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

The 4x4 Jeep Trail Tour and the guides like Andrew who do them are one of the great compliments to the rafting focus at Mountain Waters. Thank you for the great review, Cheers!