About This Trip
Of the ways to cap off a day in Durango, sneaking away to the mountains for a few hours is definitely our favorite! With Rocky Mountain peaks to be seen, waterfalls to be splashed, and wildlife to be spotted, an afternoon in La Plata Canyon is certainly one well spent.
Our afternoon tour comes with a chance to see more animals out and about. So be on the lookout for deer, marmot, fox, birds of prey, and if you’re lucky, a moose or bear.
From late June to early August, the meadows here absolutely flourish with wildflowers. In late September to early October, the trail completely transforms with glowing aspen groves. No matter what time of year you’re here, La Plata is sure to impress!
Half day 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
Durango Jeep Tour – Discover the La Plata Mountains
Itinerary
Booking Options
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.
We are running afternoon tours from 12:30 pm – 4:45 until June 14th, and then switching to 1:15 pm – 5:30 pm for the rest of the season.
- Ages 4+
Premium Jeep Tour
This option offers a maximum of 6 guests per Jeep, giving you a more personalized experience!
- Ages 4+
Per Person
$149
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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).
Cancellation Policy
Receive a 90% refund with written notice 36 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.
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
How To Dress And What To Bring On A Colorado Jeep Tour
Important Considerations
Colorado Car Seat Law states children up to 8 years old must be in an appropriate car seat. Please bring your own.
This route starts out smooth before becoming fairly bumpy half-way up the trail. If rocking around in the vehicle may cause any issues for you, please reach out and talk with our adventure consultants!
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 afternoon rain showers! Bring some rain gear.
All routes/itineraries are subject to change depending on road conditions.
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