Top Durango 4WD Tours

The Trails and Rails package showcases the San Juan's stunning scenery. Begin with a morning cruise up the San Juan Skyway, featuring dramatic views of 14,000 ft. peaks. In historic Silverton, switch to open-air 4x4s for rugged terrain exploration. Discover 150-year-old mining settlements, meadows, and panoramic mountain views. Your local guide provides stories, information, and answers questions. After alpine exploration, return to Silverton for lunch and shopping. The journey's final leg is a train ride through the breathtaking Animas River Canyon. The train views differ from the shuttle, offering a remote Weminuche Wilderness perspective. Arrive at the train station for dinner.

Explore the ancient ruins of Mesa Verde National Park on a guided group tour from Durango, led by an archaeologist-trained guide. This half-day adventure allows you to discover significant archaeological sites and stunning overlooks while learning about the rich history of the Ancestral Pueblo people. The tour includes comfortable transportation, making it ideal for families, school groups, and corporate outings. While this tour does not include access to Cliff Palace, it provides unforgettable views and insights into the cultural heritage of this remarkable area. - Enjoy a 5-hour guided tour from Durango with expert insights - Visit key viewpoints and mesa-top sites in Mesa Verde - Perfect for families, school trips, and corporate outings - Transportation included, no self-driving required, and snacks recommended

Head into the wilderness and explore Durango’s backcountry with this hassle-free group Jeep tour. Your guide takes care of navigation so you can concentrate on enjoying the scenery and wildlife spotting. Head into the San Juan National Forest and hit the trails of La Plata Canyon. Make sure your cameras are charged up to snap photos of waterfalls, mining sites, and more.

Explore a rugged mountain landscape on a half-day Jeep tour to La Plata Canyon, and discover high-alpine meadows, avalanche gullies, and Colorado wildflowers with an experienced guide at the wheel. Both morning and afternoon departures are available for this La Plata Canyon tour, which departs from an office in Durango.

Spend some time high in the rarified air of the La Plata Mountains on this guided, 4-hour, small-group 4x4 tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, then this open-vehicle excursion winds up and through La Plata Canyon for 14 rugged miles, reaching breathtaking views from Kennebec Pass at more than 12,000 feet. Along the way, learn about the canyon’s mining history, its native Ute people, the geology and the flora and fauna of the San Juan Mountains. Snacks are included on the trip.

Traverse the wilderness around Durango, Colorado with a guide to get you up close and personal with the canyon and its waterfalls. Soak up scenery you’ll never forget 10,000 feet above sea level, keep your eye out for local wildlife, and see a waterfall on private property that’s only accessible by this tour operator.

Each trip is unique—your guide tailors the route to your interests, whether that’s history, photography, wildlife, or wildflowers. Pause for photos, enjoy a picnic lunch, and take in sweeping mountain views without the crowds. With flexible pacing and seasonal highlights, no two safaris are the same—this is the ultimate personalized mountain adventure.