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La Plata Mountains - Half Day Tour
5.0
8 Ratings
Hesperus
This 4-hour guided 4x4 tour of La Plata Canyon, located just west of Durango, explores native and mining history, geology, and local flora and fauna, culminating in breathtaking views at 12,000 feet above sea level. Led by a local expert, this adventure is enjoyable for riders of all ages and skill levels.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- San Juan National Forest - Enjoy the spectacular San Juan National Forest throughout the entire guided tour in the La Plata Mountains
- The Colorado Trail - Connect with the famous Colorado Trail at the top of Kennebec Pass
What's Included
- Snacks and water
- Trained 4x4 road driver
- Professional interpretive and mountain tour guide
- Memories with friends and family on a unique adventure
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Location
4557 Co Rd 124
County Road 124
Meet your guide and driver in the parking lot right where the CR 124 turns from asphalt to dirt. Parking is free during the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Bmaura21
Jul 30, 2021
Great family times - Trevor was an informative guide. Recommend layers and early time. I highly recommend this excursion. We had young kids thru adult kids and all enjoyed.
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Jeffrey_g
Jun 13, 2021
Memorable Tour - Great tour. Harrison was our guide and he was top notch. I live in Durango and we had family members coming in from out of town. We wanted to do something different. Beautiful scenery. Informative history of the area that I was unaware of and I've lived in this area for 20 years.
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Ediemariek
Jun 3, 2021
A bit too early in the year - must go back for seconds! - Travis was our guide/driver. He was very friendly and enjoyable. It's obvious he loves his job. Even though we couldn't quite get up to Kennebec Pass due to snow, it was still a fabulous morning adventure. Highly recommend!
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B8976bkkellys
Aug 8, 2020
La Plata to the Notch! - Mountain Waters was a big part of our successful Durango trip.
All four in my family took a half day 4x4 tour of La Plata Canyon. Beau took us on this and again, he did a great job. He offered options and offered plenty of info about what we were seeing, the history of the area, and so forth. We made it to the Notch for a stunning view then worked our way down.
Do it!
(see also raft review)
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Srscales26
Jul 2, 2019
Great tour and awesome guide Bo!! - We had a wonderful time on this tour and would highly recommend our guide Bo who was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful! From blankets, to snacks, to extra quick bathroom stops for my daughter we really appreciated his thoughtfulness. In addition to the beautiful scenery, we thoroughly enjoyed Bo’s commentary on the area’s history and facts. We always felt safe and that Bo and the tour company were capable and had our best interest in mind during this tour, we will be back for this and other excursions!
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Chris
Jul 26, 2018
A great adventure! - Between exploring an abandoned mine and taking in the views from Kennebec Pass, our guide, Andrew, did a great job interacting with the group and keeping our 6 and 8 year old girls engaged. We are avid hikers and this tour gave us several opportunities to get off the truck and stretch our legs with short hikes to well curated points of interest.
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