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La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour: Explore Waterfalls & Ghost Towns
4.5
37 Ratings
Durango
Embark on a thrilling half-day La Plata Canyon Jeep tour in Durango, Co. Explore ancient glaciers, spot wildlife, visit ghost towns, and marvel at the stunning geology. Book now!
Embark on a thrilling half-day La Plata Canyon Jeep tour in Durango, Co. Explore ancient glaciers, spot wildlife, visit ghost towns, and marvel at the stunning geology. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours - When you book with Durango Rivertrippers, you gain exclusive access to private areas that no other company can reach. We’ll take you to our secluded 25-foot waterfall, located on a historic mining claim from the early 1900s. Our Jeep trail tours are unmatched in the area! Keep in mind this is a “Jeep…
- Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours - When you book with Durango Rivertrippers, you gain exclusive access to private areas that no other company can reach. We’ll take you to our secluded 25-foot waterfall, located on a historic mining claim from the early 1900s. Our Jeep trail tours are unmatched in the area! Keep in mind this is a “Jeep Tour”, it is bumpy, bouncy and you can get dirty. Climb aboard our “open-air” vehicle, or a Jeep Wrangler if conditions require, and set off into the breathtaking ‘crown jewel’ of the San Juan Mountains. Expect a thrilling ride as we navigate rugged terrain to showcase the most stunning landscapes Durango has to offer. Our 4-hour Jeep tours are designed to maximize your adventure while leaving you plenty of time to explore more of our many other activities. Please note that the terrain can be bumpy, adding to the excitement of the journey. If you prefer a smoother experience, we recommend checking out our alternative tours.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Sightseeing tour
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Sightseeing tour
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
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, reaching or nearing the tree line. Witness the stunning geology of the canyon, carved out by ancient glaciers, leaving a breathtaking landscape. You might spot…
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, reaching or nearing the tree line. Witness the stunning geology of the canyon, carved out by ancient glaciers, leaving a breathtaking landscape. You might spot wildlife such as deer, bears, marmots, birds, elk, and possibly even the elusive mountain lion, all of which have been seen on our tours. La Plata Canyon is just 20 minutes west of Durango, Colorado, and is rich with old Ghost Towns and numerous old mines to explore along the way. An absolute bucket list item!
What to expect:
- About a 20-minute drive on the highway to the canyon entrance
- 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
- Extra blankets and jackets will be provided just in case you need them.
- 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
Location
360 S Camino Del Rio suite 200
South Camino Del Rio
360 South Camino Del Rio Suite #200,
Durango, Co 81301. Park in the upper lot OR in front of Suite #200. Since you booked 3rd party, you should call Durango Rivertrippers and confirm your details.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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Julie_w
Oct 14, 2024
Loved the beauty of the... - 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!
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Angel
Oct 5, 2024
An amazing experience with nature the landscape and mountains something unique wonderful the Guide an excellent person - Something unique Wonderful the best of our trip an amazing experience the beautiful landscape
We loved it if we can do it again
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Bbxrt123
Sep 24, 2024
Do it - We had a fantastic time. This is something you should do on your vacation. It was a great little jeep ride. We did the 2 1/2 hours. It wasn’t too long. We saw beautiful waterfalls. I would say definitely do this. Our quiet was very pleasant. His name is Tyler. We met amazing people on our jeep tour and we had a blast. Definitely a great event for your money.
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George_d
Aug 30, 2024
Great trip - 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
Durango mountain top jeep tour - 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.
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Raeann
Aug 13, 2024
Great Tour! - La Plata Canyon was gorgeous! The jeep tour allowed us to fully enjoy the views and take photos without having to also navigate the steep terrain. The top of the 4x4 trail was breathtaking, and definitely not something we could have climbed in our personal vehicle. The tour stops to allow a short hike to a beautiful waterfall that is exclusive to this company. Tyler, our guide, was knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Reg140fgr
Oct 6, 2024
Jeep Tour - Once off the main road the ride could be slow and very bumpy at times. There are some wonderful views of the valley below. After a 3000 ft. climb you are treated to a scenic view of the surrounding mountains. Our guide Nathan provided some interesting facts and history of the area.
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Lori_n
Oct 3, 2024
The fall colors were... - 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.
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M-obuchi
Aug 21, 2024
The content was somewhat thin. - I was shown the view and the waterfall, but as a four-hour tour, I couldn't help but feel that there were generally few highlights. Another comment is that the Jeep shakes quite badly on rough roads, and if something isn't done, that's enough to make you tired.
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Karanvir_t
Oct 14, 2024
It’s not recommended - Not as good as expected with price . Prices are high and very little they go and didn’t take to parking top area.
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