La Plata Canyon 1/2 Day Jeep Tour

Durango, Colorado

About This Trip

Maybe you never knew this, but, a balanced breakfast comes with a side of fresh, morning alpine air. So start your day off right and jump on a morning jeep tour with us in La Plata Canyon! It’s good for you, after all.

This excursion is all about taking in the sites of 13,000 ft. peaks, roadside waterfalls, old mining cabins and wildlife.

From late June to early August, this is the perfect off-roading trail near Durango to see the most wildflowers. As for fall, the large aspen groves on this route turn to glittering gold in late September to early October.

On the way up, keep your eyes peeled for deer, marmot, fox, birds of prey, and if you’re lucky, a moose or bear.

Durango Jeep tours start at $99.00.

  • Stunning panoramic vistas
  • Tumbling waterfalls and cascading creeks
  • Old mining remnants from a deserted ghost town
  • Fascinating geology of the La Plata peaks & river canyon
  • Wildlife: Elk, juncos, bald eagles, marmot, moose, bear, deer, fox
  • Gorgeous Colorado wildflowers
  • Amazing aspen groves for fall colors
  • Adventurous roads where you would not want to drive or take your own vehicle!
  • Interpretive, knowledgeable guides

Itinerary

8:15 AM
Meet at the Mild to Wild main office – Sign release forms for trip
8:45 AM
Depart for the spectacular La Plata Canyon
12:30 PM
Return to Mild to Wild
*Conditions, routes, and locations subject to change.

Booking Options

Book a Jeep Tour

Standard Jeep Tour

Escape to the breathtaking panoramic views of the La Plata Canyon where you’ll see colorful wildflowers, towering mountain peaks and wildlife. Seats up to 8 people!

  • All Ages

Adult (12+)

$119

Youth

$99

Book a Jeep Tour

Premium Jeep Tour

This option offers a maximum of 6 guests per Jeep, giving you a more personalized experience!

  • All Ages

Per Person

$149

Reviews from our Guests

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We booked a tour of Mesa Verde for a full day. Arrived at 8:00; returned at 4:30. The day was not a blue bird sky day - we had clouds, drizzle, rain and grey but the experience was surreal. Overlooks of amazing architecture in the cliffs, pit adobes in the corn fields, storage of grain in the cliffs - all viewed easily from the road and overlooks. Easily seen but not easily understood. That’s where our tour guide, Jay was an incredible asset. He added so much to our viewing of these spaces that we will take away incredible knowledge of the Pueblan People. And then the tour of the Palace. WOW! In fact, WOW was the word of the day! Jay was the best of the best. I have gone with Viator before and have not been disappointed. They pick the best tour companies in the area. Thanks Jay for a wonderful experience.
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Eli was amazing!!!! Well guided and have to say we were the only boat to have one maybe two people go overboard! Haha! But seriously, calm, knowledgeable and fun!
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Deb Terry
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From start to finish our guide, Tim made sure that we had the absolute best experience on the Jeep tour! The sites that he took us to, the information he gave us ensured a memory of a lifetime! Highly recommend!
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Crystal Lemmons
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The half day kayak trip was an adventure worth experiencing. Eli was our guide and was helpful and enjoyable.
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R Di Wu
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Hannah our guide was amazing!! She took expert care of two moms and our 5 and 7 year old kids!! All the other guides played water gun battle with our kids the whole trip!! Paton was the other guide and I forgot the other names 😭 everyone was awesome 😀 Highly recommend!! We also tried Tom's for Canadian food like the guides recommended and it was delicious!!! Thank you!!! Will be back!!!
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Oleksii Misiura
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First time on the rafting, and i received best experience, highly recommend this place to visit Special thanks to the instructors Eli, Hannah and Payton, best guy's!
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Really emotional and fun trip, thanks to all team. Everyone should try kayaking
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Trey Walker
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Creed and Peyton were awesome guides! Would highly recommend checking out this place.
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Peyton was an awesome guide! Beautiful scenery and so much fun!

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Payments & Cancellations

Payment Plan

We start with a 50% deposit, and have the remaining 50% charged 30 days prior to trip. Trips reserved less than 30 days in advance require payment in full.

Please call for alternative payment arrangements.

Cancellation Policy

Receive a full refund with written notice 24 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, no refund.

Trip Change Option

Up to 12 hours prior to departure, trips can be rescheduled for a different day and/or time. The price of this change policy is 5% of the total trip cost. Upgrade only available at time of reservation and must be applied to each seat.

Fees

In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).

Trip Departure Policy

We reserve the right to switch river/locations based on current conditions and a minimum number of participants. This trip requires 4 participants or paid seats to depart.

Free Courtesy Hold

We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.

What to Wear & Bring

  • Dress in layers: T-shirt, sweat shirt and a warm jacket (Spring & Fall tours especially)
  • Warm Hat & Gloves (Spring & Fall tours)
  • Rain Jacket
  • Sun Hat
  • Light Hiking Shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water Bottle – the guides will have water for refills!
  • Snacks
  • Camera

How To Dress And What To Bring On A Colorado Jeep Tour

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Important Considerations

Deer In La Plata Canyon - Durango Jeep Tour - Mild to Wild Jeep
  • This route starts out smooth and then becomes fairly bumpy half-way through. If rocking around in the vehicle may cause any issues for you, please reach out and talk with our adventure consultants!

  • Colorado Car Seat Law states children up to 9 years old must be in an appropriate car seat. Please bring your own.

  • In fall and spring the temperatures / weather can fluctuate quite a bit. So bring layers with you just in case! The guides usually have blankets as well.

  • La Plata Canyon is prone to rain showers! Bring some rain gear.

  • All routes/itineraries are subject to change depending on road conditions.

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