La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour, Waterfall's & Views ~ Half Day

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From USD 119

4.5
37 reviews

Overview

Book with the best and highest consumer-rated company in Durango, Co.Come and experience the La Plata Canyon tour also known as “Kennebec Pass”. This tour will take you up to 12,000 feet at or near the tree line. We get to see the amazing geology of how this canyon was carved out by ancient glaciers leaving the beautiful canyon along the way. We will get the chance to see wildlife such as deer, bears, marmots, birds, elk, and maybe even the elusive mountain lion. All of which have been spotted on our tours. La Plata Canyon is 20 minutes west of Durango, Colorado, and has a history of old Ghost Towns and plenty of old mines to chat about along the way. An absolute bucket list item!

What to expect:

about a 20-minute drive on the highway to the entrance to the canyon

dirt and dust~ this is an open-air vehicle

bumpy roads ~ This is a Jeep tour

An experienced guide who knows the area and roads very well

We will have extra blankets and jackets for you just in case you need some.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Infants and young children requiring a car seat per Colorado Sate law. We do not provide car seats.

Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in

Dress in layers, temperature and weather can change quickly!

Wear sturdy footwear

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Sightseeing tour

Live commentary on board

Gratuities

Options

1:30 pm Departure

None
4x4 Vehicle
1:30pm Departure: Departs at 1:30 pm.

Operated by Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours

Reviews

4.5

37 reviews

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  • It’s not recommended

    karanvir t,

    Oct 14, 2024

    2.0

    Not as good as expected with price . Prices are high and very little they go and didn’t take to parking top area.

  • Loved the beauty of the...

    Julie W,

    Oct 14, 2024

    5.0

    Loved the beauty of the autumn colors! Some parts of the ride was rough and bumpy but love riding ATVs which are similar. Great tour guide who my husband enjoyed talking and learning from. Thank you!

  • The fall colors were...

    Lori N,

    Oct 3, 2024

    3.0

    The fall colors were beautiful and the driver felt safe and was accomodating. We were disappointed though as it was advertised as waterfalls and ghost towns. We saw no ghost towns and only two waterfalls as this time of year apparently they are dried up, which is understandable, but I feel it should have been marketed as a fall foliage tour instead. I probably wouldn't have paid for it if I would have known we were just going to see fall colors as we have canyons where we live where we can already see that. We were hoping to see numerous watefalls and ghost towns. You may want to change how you market this tour during this time of the year. Also, tour guide spent the entire time talking about people not following "canyon etiquette", the lack of marmot sightings, and how many unequipped cars he sees on the drive every time. It got tiring to hear the same things over and over again through the whole tour.

  • Great trip

    George D,

    Aug 30, 2024

    5.0

    Excellent trip....Hayden was an excellent tour guide...very knowledgeable of the area...and made the trip more interesting....booked last minute...worth the money....thanks for an excellent afternoon...

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    Jeanette M,

    Aug 15, 2024

    5.0

    Hayden was a wonderful guide. The trip was great and the weather was perfect. Hayden was a fountain of information and is the reason for a 5 star review.