About This Trip
Explore the best of the Southwest on the famous Durango & Silverton Train, a Jeep tour to 19th century mines in the San Juan Mountains, and a guided interpretive tour of Mesa Verde National Park.
This 2-day history lesson combines our Trails & Rails (Durango Train / Silverton Jeep tour) and our guided interpretive Mesa Verde Discovery Tour. Learn while you live your adventure and leave with memories of a lifetime!
Please advise that if you book the Mesa Verde tour less than two days prior, there is a chance these tickets may not be available.
Itinerary & Map
Shuttle to Silverton • Silverton Jeep Tour • Train Back to Durango
Mesa Verde Discovery Tour
Booking Options
Morning Shuttle to Silverton & Jeep Tour
Take the scenic shuttle up to Silverton in the morning, enjoy an early Jeep tour, and ride back to Durango late in the afternoon.
Book your Durango Train Ticket here! (The train only sells round-trip tickets, so don’t let the description throw you off!)
Need some guidance? Check out our instructions on How to Book the Trails and Rails Package.
- Ages 4+
Mesa Verde Discovery Standard Tour
Explore all of the top sites of Mesa Verde with a knowledgeable guide along the way, with a ranger guided tour of Cliff Palace along the way! The shuttle to, through and from the park is in our comfortable tour van.
Accommodates up to 10 guests.
- Ages 4+
Mesa Verde Discovery Premium Tour
Explore all of the top sites of Mesa Verde with a knowledgeable guide along the way, with a ranger guided tour of Cliff Palace along the way! The shuttle to, through and from the park is in our comfortable tour van. A premium tour ensures a lower guest to guide ratio, with a maximum of 6 guests.
Accommodates up to 6 guests.
- Ages 4+
Per Person
$279
Reviews from our Guests
Posted on Google Kelly TuguinayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great time with our guide Art at the Mesa Verde tour. It was a great experience !Posted on Google Andrew MitchellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Water was a little low, but it was a beautiful day and still a lot of fun cruising the river/rapids. Dylan was an awesome guide, super friendly / chatty /knowledgeable. Would recommend this to anyone looking to have some rafting fun in Durango.Posted on Google Martina OrnelasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5 - Incredible Jeep Tour with Jay! Our jeep trail tour in Silverton, Colorado was absolutely breathtaking. The scenery was unreal, the views were stunning, and the weather was perfect - it felt like a postcard the whole way through. Jay was an amazing guide. He was kind, patient, and incredibly thoughtful, making sure we had water and blankets when the cold rolled in. On top of that, he was super knowledgeable about the rocks, the history, and the entire area, which made the experience even more special. If you're visiting Silverton, definitely ask for Jay. He made our adventure unforgettable.Posted on Google Chris WallaceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing tour of Mesa Verde. Our tour guide, Jay Bird, did a great job narrating our trip. He made us all feel welcome and provided lots of great information about the history and sights we were seeing. He was clearly passionate about the park. The van we rode in was spotlessly clean, including the windows which made viewing easy. We will definitely be using Mild to Wild tours again.Posted on Google Megan ButlerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gavin was a phenomenal guide! We did the half-day morning kayak adventure and had a great time!! There was a nice combination of class I and II rapids with calm waters in between, allowing us to enjoy the views and take photos. Gavin was knowledgeable about everything we were seeing - he even pointed out rock formations, animals, etc. that we hadn’t known to look out for. Highly recommend asking for Gavin if you’re going on a river adventure through Mild 2 Wild - he will not disappoint!! You’ll have a hell of a good time and learn so much about the area!Posted on Google Bill RobinetteTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cat was our tour guide. She was awesome. Great knowledge of the tour. Passed on lots of interesting information about the park and the indigenous people. Highly recommend.Posted on Google Conrad YoungTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I truly had a fun and nice experience learning a bit of the river and the guides being funny along the way making the journey worth the view.Posted on Google Stephen HulbertTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Seth was great and we had a fun morning!Posted on Google Nicholas VarelaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dillion did a great job, highly recommend.Posted on Google Drewbie AdamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a wonderful exciting time water rafting and in the jeep tour!!! Corbyn was a great guide on the river, and Art was also a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the town. Definitely will be coming back
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Payments & Cancellations
Payment Options
- 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
- 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
- Call for other arrangements!
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.
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).
Train Cancellations
The Durango Train’s Cancellation Policy includes a fee of $14 per adult and $7 per child. No refunds will be issued within 5 days of train trip.
Mild to Wild Cancellation Policy (Shuttle & Jeep)
Receive a 90% refund with written notice 36 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, unfortunately there will be no refund.
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)
- Sun Hat
- Rain Jacket
- Hiking Shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle – the guides will have water for refills!
- Snacks
- Camera
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Meet Location & Directions
- Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours
- 970-247-4789
- 50 Animas View Dr., Durango, CO 81301
- Get Directions
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