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La Plata Mountains - Half Day Tour
5.0
12 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.
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:
24 hours
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(12 Ratings)
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Laura
Aug 29, 2025
Half day tour - We had a great time on this trip. Our tour guide, Trevor was terrific. Very knowledgeable of the area, pointed out so much on the drive up and down. He was professional, friendly, and very personable. He provided water and snacks at the top. On the way down, we stopped to views several water falls. Highly recommend this tour guide and company. Would definitely do it again. Communication was great right from the start. Thank you!
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Laura_o
Aug 28, 2025
Jeep tour - We had a great time! Our tour Guide Trevor was terrific. He was very friendly and personable, knowledgeable of the area, and pointed out several historical areas, stopped at some great waterfalls, and gave us a great ride to the top. He also provided water and snacks at the top, time for us to wander around, before we headed back. Highly recommend this tour group, and this trip. Excellent communication from time of booking, right up to morning of the tour.
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Voyage43172275553
Aug 1, 2025
Great 4x4 experience - Steve, our driver/guide, was friendly and a great driver. He was early and had snacks, water and extra jacket. Scenery was awesome.
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H8045bntonib
Jun 28, 2025
Outstanding outing - Great trip! Wes was an awesome guide. He told a lot of history. Saw a lot of different trees. Lots of waterfalls. One deer. Even saw a lady on a mountain bike.
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Vickie_w
Jun 11, 2024
La Plata Scenic Drive - Trevor was a wonderful, informative guide. We saw incredible waterfalls and the summit was awesome. He even predicted a rain shower so we were able to get back down the mountain before the hard rain. We highly recommend this excursion. Only slight disappointment was not seeing a ghost town since one of the descriptions said we would. Apparently it is gone, but the majestic views made up for it.
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T4033ijgavinr
Jun 7, 2024
Mountain tour - Chris was awesome, got us some great views and was knowledgeable about the area. Amazing tour for pictures and being outdoors.
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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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