Durango Half Day Jeep Tour - La Plata Canyon
Overview
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4 hours
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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!
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Water
Granola Bars
Blankets
Ponchos
Knowledgeable guides
Customized, Open-Air Jeep
Gratuities
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
Options
Morning Tour
Duration: 4 hours
8:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon Tour
Duration: 4 hours
1:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Fall Afternoon Tour
Duration: 4 hours
12:30PM - 4:45PM
Reviews
274 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gotta try it
debbiecZ782CB,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay is a great guide, a lot of fun and a darn good driver. The views were unbelievable. I would certainly do it again, bumps and all.
Jeep Tour
cn876,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jerry was Great! Will definitely do it again! Beautiful scenery & Jerry gave us so many interesting history facts & funny jokes!
Durango La Plata Jeep Tour
A8516HEdennisc,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun afternoon with our tour guide Larry. Trip was pretty calm until we started the off road climb to 11,000+ feet. Our jeep rocked and rolled for 2 fun hours and the scenery at the peak was amazing. A great way to wrap up my trip to Durango.
Spectacular View from the Top
957pamelas,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I wanted to see Durango while attending a family event. We signed up in advance for the jeep tour. The weather was perfect and we had the jeep to ourselves with a great guide /driver named Cat. She was very personable and knowledgeable. She pointed out significant historic sites along with flora that was just blooming at the beginning of July. At the peak of the tour we reached over 11,000 feet! What a view! My only note of caution is that it is off road on a primitive trail and therefore extremely bumpy. If one has back issues be forewarned.
Awesome group to give tours
G5853MScb,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour. Cat was awesome. She was very knowledgeable about the area including plants and birds. She was also a very impressive driver over difficult roads/rocks. Cat made a big difference for this trip. Thank you.
Leisure day in the mountains
N60CHbruceb,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful day. Cat made us feel comfortable and never rushed. She is very knowledgeable of the history of the area and all the surroundings. I would highly recommend her as your guide.
Absolutely wonderful jeep tour
Experience812363,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our afternoon tour was breathtaking. We saw at least a dozen mule deer, 3 grouse birds, 3 marmots, many chipmunks, and woodpeckers. It rained lightly during our tour which brought out a double rainbow. The Aspen trees and fire weed plants were just starting to turn colors. Our guide, Miles, was excellent. He knew about the history of the native people in this area. He explained the early mining history. He answered any question we had about any plant or tree we saw including what is edible or poisonous. He went above and beyond to make our jeep tour our highlight of our vacation.
Beautiful views
Guide06222516250,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour was of Canyon La Plata in Durango Co. our tour guide was an excellent driver, friendly and quite knowledgeable. Would have liked more stops for views but we’re accommodated when requested. It would be helpful if there were hand straps on the jeep bars to grab onto as the ride can be quite bumpy and jiggle you about in your seat. Overall a pleasurable trip.
Beautiful Mt Views
Ekat 003,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was so much fun! Art was fantastic! We saw some amazing views and learned a lot! If you want to jeep, I’d look into their Jeep and train package. We didn’t realize this was offered until later.
Great LaPlata Jeep tour
jamesrO3816LS,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent adventure. Cat our guide was great. Very scenic. Would definitely go again. 5+ stars. Never felt rushed,spent more time than the tour said.
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