Yankee Boy Basin+ Tour 3.5+ hours of the best Ouray has to offer!#

Explore waterfalls, wildflowers, and wild history with the world's oldest Jeep tour company!##

Known locally as the “Flower and Waterfall Trip,” the Yankee Boy Basin Tour is one of our most loved and iconic half-day adventures. Starting right in the heart of Ouray, this trip takes you deep into the San Juan Mountains through historic mining areas, lush alpine meadows, and dramatic high country terrain.

Along the way, you'll enjoy:

Stunning waterfalls and vibrant wildflowers in season

Sweeping mountain views and towering rock formations

Chances to spot wildlife, from marmots to eagles and beyond

Fascinating mining history, shared by the most experienced guides in the region

As the world’s oldest Jeep tour company, our guides know this land like the back of their hand. They don’t just drive the route—they live it. From secret photo ops to stories you won’t hear anywhere else, they bring the past and present of the San Juans to life in a way no one else can.

This tour is perfect for:

-Families

-First-time visitors

-Nature lovers and photographers

-Anyone looking for a little of everything Ouray has to offer

Ouray was named the “Jeep Capital of the World” for a reason—and we’ve been helping earn that title since 1946. Come see why Yankee Boy Basin remains a guest favorite year after year.