Skip to main content

Top Durango activities

Top Durango landmarks

Beyond Durango

Durango trip ideas

All Durango Tours & Excursions in 2026

Outdoor Activities

47 results

Best Seller

Ultimate Colorado Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours

Explore Colorado's diverse beauty with this self-guided tour bundle! Uncover ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde, then navigate the breathtaking vistas of the Million Dollar Highway. Adventure awaits in the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, where trails and wildlife abound. End with the striking rock formations of Garden of the Gods. This mostly driving tour, sprinkled with walks, offers a unique blend of history, nature, and scenic views. Capture the spirit of Colorado at your own pace. Purchase one tour per car. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, & enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Ultimate Colorado Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours

20 hoursFree Cancellation

Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: US Rockies & Plains

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle for the US Rockies & Plains, featuring 15 tours including Yellowstone & Grand Teton, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Theodore Roosevelt, Black Hills, scenic drives, and Yellowstone walks at Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and West Thumb. Discover geysers, peaks, wildlife, history, and wide-open landscapes with GPS-triggered stories that play automatically offline, making it easy to explore by car and on foot. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: US Rockies & Plains

16 daysFree Cancellation

Cliff Palace - Mesa Verde's Largest Site

The first national park to “preserve the works of man,” Mesa Verde stands alone as a national park, archaeological site, and UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this half-day tour, you’ll skip the search for parking and go straight to exploring the ancient cliff dwellings with a guide, learning about the park’s flora and fauna, geology, and human mystery—these ruins were abandoned around the year 1300.

Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Durango Rafting - Quarter Day Family Friendly Trip

Get your whole family out on the rapids with this whitewater rafting trip down the Animas River in Durango. Spend two hours in the company of an adventure guide, paddling over Class I, II, and III rapids, suitable for novices and experts alike (including children). Shoot down the river and take in the scenery, coming away with a sense of accomplishment and a better understanding of Colorado's wilderness.

Durango Rafting - Quarter Day Family Friendly Trip

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Durango Train and Silverton Jeep Tour Package

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.

Durango Train and Silverton Jeep Tour Package

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Mesa Verde National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore the ancient wonders of Mesa Verde National Park with our immersive audio tour! Walk among the cliff dwellings and archaeological sites of the Ancestral Pueblo people as our guides share captivating stories about their rich history, culture, and remarkable architecture. Learn about the significance of these ancient structures and the park's unique landscape. Perfect for families, history buffs, and curious travelers, our tour provides a fascinating and educational experience. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and embark on a journey through the incredible history of Mesa Verde National Park! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Mesa Verde National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Durango Colorado - Rafting 1/4 Day

Durango Colorado - Rafting 1/4 Day

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Scenic Waterfall Jeep Tour~ 2.5 hours

Scenic Waterfall Jeep Tour~ 2.5 hours

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Mesa Verde Full Day Tour with Cliff Palace and Lunch

Mesa Verde Full Day Tour with Cliff Palace and Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

View of cliff dwelling

See the UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites of Mesa Verde National Park on a tour of the park's Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. A guide provides insight into the history, architecture, and spiritual features of these ancient homes and how they were lived in hundreds of years ago. Please note, this tour starts inside the park; you must already be in the park after paying your own national park entrance fee.

700 Year Tour - Half Day Mesa Verde Cultural Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Durango Half Day Jeep Tour - La Plata Canyon

Durango Half Day Jeep Tour - La Plata Canyon

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Spring-time whitewater on the Animas River

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a rafting adventure on this professionally guided, 3-hour excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Animas River in Durango. Crash through the Class I, II and III rapids, which are less technical but no less exciting for an introductory river experience. It’s a perfect balance for kids and adults wanting to share a fun day on the river. All boating equipment, plus transportation.

Durango Rafting - Half Day Family Friendly Trip

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Mesa Verde Express Tour With Tickets To Cliff Palace

We got tickets! Discover Mesa Verde with an Archaeologist Trained Guide & explore Cliff Palace! Skip the hassle of trying to get tickets and dive straight into an unforgettable journey through one of Colorado’s most iconic landmarks. Our Mesa Verde Express Tour offers a 5-hour adventure door to door through the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of Mesa Verde National Park. This experience includes a rare opportunity to explore the legendary Cliff Palace on a ranger-led tour, where you’ll spend 45 minutes up close with the largest cliff dwelling in North America. Discover the incredible ingenuity of the Ancestral Puebloans, who built and thrived in these structures over 700 years ago. Throughout your journey, you’ll be accompanied by a highly trained guide, extensively educated by a professional archaeologist. Their in-depth knowledge of Mesa Verde’s history and culture.,

Mesa Verde Express Tour With Tickets To Cliff Palace

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Durango Half Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River

Float down the Lower Animas River on this family-friendly rafting trip in Durango. As you glide over the rapids with a guide, you can enjoy views of Durango from the water and take in the natural beauty south of town. Stop on the riverside for a snack, and listen to stories about the history and traditions of the region. This is a mild rafting option for ages 4 years and up. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Durango Half Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

12-Zipline Adventure in the San Juan Mountains near Durango

See the towering mountains and vibrant woods of La Plata County with the kind of thrills and adventure that you just can’t experience staying on the ground. Take to the air on a wild zipline course that runs across the treetops of the La Plata woods. Choose how you finish your tour, as well – get beautiful photos from the Full Blast Adventure Center’s rooftop patio, or strap in for an exhilarating 40-foot freefall from the center’s giant tower.

12-Zipline Adventure in the San Juan Mountains near Durango

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Pack Goat Adventures with GoPro take home Footage

Set off on a unique adventure with your friendly pack goats along the stunning Dolores River or high into the mountains, (weather dependent). Tailor your experience by choosing your hiking ability or walking distance, ensuring a memorable outing filled with laughter and surprises. Capture the beauty of your journey with cinematic GoPro Video courtesy of Your Guide and one of the Goats! Two Angles of perspective for You to take and share. This adventure can also be combined with fishing poles and gear, Nature Therapy, grilled burgers by the river (Local Beef Raised by The County With The Bounty) creating an extraordinary day in the great outdoors. Each Adventure can be expanded on depending on Your goals of adventure.

Pack Goat Adventures with GoPro take home Footage

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Durango ~ "Splash "N" Dash" Family Rafting Lower Animas River

Durango ~ "Splash "N" Dash" Family Rafting Lower Animas River

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Durango ~ "Half-Day" Rafting Trip on the Lower Animas River

Experience the full beauty of the Lower Animas with this 4.5-hour trip door to door, about 2.5 hours on the water, and an unforgettable adventure with expert local guides in Durango. Suited for the whole family, you will also have the option to purchase a photo package to preserve your memories when the trip is done. See historical Old West landmarks and hear stories about the early days of Durango. Our guides are more than just river guides – they are your guide to the history and lore of the region. All our Durango rafting trips include the famous whitewater park and smelter rapids.

Durango ~ "Half-Day" Rafting Trip on the Lower Animas River

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Self-Guided Million Dollar Highway Driving Audio Tour

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of the Million Dollar Highway and take in the rugged beauty of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. This breathtaking stretch of Route 550 between Durango and Ouray is packed with spectacular mountain vistas, charming mining towns and countless scenic viewpoints, including Bakers Bridge, Haviland Lake, Crystal Lake, and Bear Creek Falls.. Along the way, hear stories of gold rush history, engineering marvels and iconic alpine landscapes as you travel one of America’s most scenic drives. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Self-Guided Million Dollar Highway Driving Audio Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River

Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Full Day Adventure in the Heart of the San Juan Mountains

Join us for a breathtaking day in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, traveling from Durango through the historic mining towns of Silverton and Ouray. Along the way, you’ll experience a series of memorable stops, highlighted by a rewarding hike with panoramic views of the surrounding mountain range and the town of Ouray below. After the hike, unwind with a rejuvenating soak in the renowned Ouray Hot Springs Pool—the perfect way to relax and recharge. This full-day experience offers a balanced mix of scenic beauty, light adventure, and well-earned downtime in one of Colorado’s most striking alpine regions.

Full Day Adventure in the Heart of the San Juan Mountains

12 to 16 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cliff Palace - Mesa Verde's Largest Site

Get a quick overview or Mesa Verde National Park on this half-day tour focused on the park's highlights. It would take days to see everything here; so if you're short on time, this tour's for you. Stops include the ranger-guided tour of the Cliff Palace, Chapin Mesa, and other areas based on the group's interests. Traveling with a small group of just 15 people or fewer means you'll enjoy personalized attention and the chance to ask questions.

Mesa Verde Highlights Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4 Hours Durango Colorado - Jeep Tour

4 Hours Durango Colorado - Jeep Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

en

a3996442-282e-436a-9a54-203f69a09f6c

things_to_do

More Tours in Durango

Attractions in Durango, USA

Things to do near Durango

Durango Best Experiences

Popular on Viator

White Water Rafting Outdoor Activities Half-day Tours Hiking Tours Walking Tours Kayaking Tours On the Water Cruises & Sailing On the Ground Fun & Games Horseback Riding Audio Guides