The Only YOU-DRIVE Jeep Experience in Colorado

Overview

What sets our You-Drive Jeep Tours in Idaho Springs apart is the thrill of being in control. Unlike typical ride-along tours, you get to be in the driver’s seat, navigating rugged terrains and exploring off-the-beaten-path trails. You’ll tackle mountain roads and off-road challenges with expert guidance, all while enjoying incredible panoramic views of Colorado’s backcountry.

This tour is perfect for both thrill-seekers and families looking for a fun adventure. Our knowledgeable guides ensure a safe and tailored experience based on your skill level, making this a unique, hands-on way to immerse yourself in Colorado’s natural beauty.

City: Idaho Springs

Sun 27 Apr

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Starting at $450.00

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Sun 27 Apr

Starting at $450.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Rugged Radios

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Argentine Pass

Drive to 13,132 feet and enjoy spectacular views of the Continental Divide, and nearby 14,000ft peaks. Travel through historic ghost towns, mines, and explore the true high country well above treeline. You decide the difficulty as we work our way higher and higher up the mountain. With a network of roads and varying terrain, you can be mild or push it to the top. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – Variable depending upon season Difficulty – Medium to Difficult

St. Mary's Glacier

Saint Mary's Glacier is a pristine, semi-permanent mountain snowfield perched above St. Mary's lake in Arapaho National Forest near Yankee Hill Road. Often described as the best of Clear Creek County Jeeping, Yankee Hill Road is a classic traverse of mining roads and Jeep trails that feature steep climbs, big rocks, washed out crossings, and downright challenging obstacles. A maze of trails that can be explored from various start points, Yankee Hill Road is a Colorado jewel. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – Variable Difficulty – Moderate

Bill Moore Lake Trail

Bill Moore Lake is a beautiful high country lake situated at over 11,000 feet and surrounded by groves of aspen and pine. A road that would challenge most stock SUVs, Bill Moore Lake can be a great challenge with a wonderful reward at the end. Please note: we offer a variety of trails and this attraction is located on only of the trails. Trails are decided upon together with the client based on weather conditions on the day of the excursion and based on the difficulty level the client would like to select. Length – 4.5 miles Difficulty – Moderate to Difficult

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (68)

N9401FWjacobk

Nov 2024

!*!*! Don’t hesitate to do this !*!*! -this experience was nothing short of a memory of a lifetime (and now a big reason why I want an off-land vehicle) Brandon was super cool from the start. We booked on the very last day of his season and fairly last minute being a same day spur of the moment thing. Mind you i have no experience overlanding and i consider myself a good driver, i wasn’t really sure how i would do and was indifferent on the whole overlanding thing. I’ve watched many videos and it looked cool but I couldn’t tell if crawling and going that slow would actually be enjoyable. For me I can honestly say it was a blast and I get it now Brandon took time to inform me on when, how & why the 4x4 and other features act the way they do. Brandon was great at not over loading with too much information or being boring in fact he made things funny and interesting. Overall made the driving experience fun and achievable and certainly will be recommending him and his company for years to come. Side note - him being local and being able to tell history about was great for my experience as you could sense he was genuinely enjoying & respecting the land. Coming from out of town it was a welcoming start to my stay.

Christian_S

Oct 2024

Our Jeep tour was simply amazing. Brenden, the tour operator, was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip really fun. Would definitely do again

kenneth h

Sep 2024

The jeep trip was fantastic !! Brandon’s information during the trip was informative and helpful. He is very knowledgeable about the area. The jeep was very comfortable and fun to drive. He showed us how to utilize the jeep for best results. We saw so much of the beautiful area and so much fun going off road. Would definitely do the adventure again!!