Durango Half Day Jeep Tour - La Plata Canyon

Name: Durango Half Day Jeep Tour - La Plata Canyon
Brand: Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours
Rating: 4.9 (3037 reviews)

4 hours

Durango, USA

About this activity

Discover the spectacular scenery of La Plata Canyon near Durango! We'll cruise up to 12,000 feet for amazing views of the Rockies, while exploring waterfalls and mining history along the way.

Highlights

Adventurous roads where you would not want to take your own vehicle!
Experienced and knowledgeable Jeep guides
Gorgeous Colorado wildflowers in summer, and amazing aspens in fall.
Fascinating geology and history of this glacially sculpted canyon.
Opportunities to spot wildlife!

Full description

Meet us at our Durango Office in the morning or afternoon for a 4-hour excursion up the ruggedly beautiful La Plata Canyon, just 20 minutes from town. The trail starts off as a smooth dirt road, and becomes pretty bumpy half way up. Get ready to rock around and get to know the person next to you! We'll stop to check out some waterfalls and older mining remnants along the way. 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. At the top of the canyon is a spectacular view of the San Juan Mountains, Colorado's most beloved peaks!

Included / Excluded

Jeep tour guide
Customized Jeep
Water for refills
Ponchos and blankets

Gratuities
Snacks

Meeting point

Start Location

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, Animas View Drive, Durango, CO, USA

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Dr, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Important information

Know before you book

Colorado Car Seat Law states children up to 8 years old must be in an appropriate car seat. Please bring your own.
All routes/itineraries are subject to change depending on road conditions.

Know before you go

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.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.9(4,385 reviews)

Jane Meyer

Jul 2026

5.0

Jay was our tour guide. He did a great job!

Ronnie & Kara Kott

Jul 2026

5.0

We had an awesome time! Everything worked great and the trip was amazing!

Annie Ewing

Jul 2026

5.0

What a fantastic adventure! We had an energetic and fun guide that made a "drought-low" river an amazing time! Sure we got hung up a couple of times, but my 7-year old son conquered his bull riding techniques, squeeled with glee at his first class 3 rapids and is pretty sure he will be the next rafting guide when he is old enough. Such a fun trip. We thank our expert guide for the fun day on the river!