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Leave Durango for a tailored 5-hour 4x4 safari into the La Plata and San Juan high country. Expect rocky jeep tracks, alpine meadows, optional short hikes, a picnic lunch, and panoramic overlooks shaped by mining history and glacial geology.
Leave Durango for a tailored 5-hour 4x4 safari into the La Plata and San Juan high country. Expect rocky jeep tracks, alpine meadows, optional short hikes, a picnic lunch, and panoramic overlooks shaped by mining history and glacial geology.
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Operated by Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours · Durango, Colorado
You rattle out of Durango with the engine humming and the high country opening like a map spilling upward. Pine-scented air pushes against the windows while switchbacks climb from the Animas Valley into the La Plata and San Juan rims, the 4x4 finding purchase on rocky two-track as aspens flash and distant peaks hold snow late into the season.
moderate.
5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels since most travel is by vehicle; short walks over uneven ground require steady footing.
The tour meets and returns to the shop at 360 South Camino Del Rio in Durango—plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Yes—it's a private tour adaptable to families, but it’s not recommended for guests with serious back, heart, or pregnancy-related concerns.
Lunch is provided; the guide, vehicle, route planning, and stops are also included—check with the operator about specific dietary needs.
Yes—this is a fully customizable private safari that your guide will tailor to interests like photography, wildlife, or historic sites.
Trails often follow old mining roads from the 19th century; remnants of prospecting and small ghost towns dot side ravines.
Stick to vehicle tracks and leave no trace at picnic stops—alpine meadows and drainage channels recover slowly from off-track use.
Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours
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