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Tours & Excursions

Durango is located in an ideal spot for visitors to plan a day of adventure on the outskirts or in nearby locations. We have several wonderful local tour companies that can take you to Mesa Verde National Park, on guided hikes around Durango or scenic Jeep tours, one-of-a-kind fishing trips, or even into historic areas in nearby Silverton.

Biking Tours

From$80

In-Town Mountain Bike Tour

Durango Biking Adventures
Durango
Ages 12+

Enjoy a mountain bike ride with a local, experienced, and certified guide on Durango's world class mountain bike trails. Whether you have never mounta...

From$80

Animas River Trail Tour

Durango Biking Adventures
Animas River Trail

The Animas River Trail is a paved concrete trail that stretches through downtown Durango along the beautiful and historic Animas River. A laid back 2-...

From$80

Downtown Durango Tour

Durango Biking Adventures
Downtown Durango

Explore Downtown Durango with a local guide! A laid back 2-3 hour tour with a local guide to learn about all of Durango's history, geography, and chec...

From$90

Twin Buttes Trail Mountain E-Bike Tour

Durango Biking Adventures
Twin Buttes Trail System
Ages 12+

Enjoy the Twin Buttes Trail System with the assist of an electric mountain bike. Our local, experienced, and certified guides know these trails best. ...

Fishing Trips

Guided Colorado Fly Fishing Trips

Duranglers

Durango fly fishing guides from Duranglers specialize in custom-guided trips to waters in the Four Corners area. We are an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter Fl...

From$385

Half-Day Fishing Experience

Colorado Trails Ranch
Durango

Whether you're a novice fisherman or experienced, a half-day experience is a great way to get your feet wet. Half-day fishing trip spots include Worde...

From$495

Full-Day Fishing Experience

Colorado Trails Ranch
Durango

A full day trip is recommended to our sportsmen guests who truly want to experience the sensational fly fishing this region has to offer. Locations in...

History Tours

From$

Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour

Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour

Experience mining in action at the Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour in Silverton. Ride the mine train 1/3 mile underground. See mining demonstrations using ...

Haunted Tunnel Ghost Tour

Horsefly History Walking Tours
Durango
Ages 13+

Follow Durango’s darker history through true local stories, historic photos, and a descent into a haunted 19th-century tunnel hidden beneath downtow...

From$30

Ghost Train: Hauntings on Main Ave

Horsefly History Walking Tours
Durango
Ages 13+

All-ages ghost walk through downtown Durango with authentic haunted history, Wild West tales, and trusted local backing. Hauntings on Main Avenue is a...

From$35

Historic Walking Tour: Quick & Dirty

Horsefly History Walking Tours
Durango
Ages 13+

Not a night owl? No problem! This daytime tour is perfect for early birds who want the juicy stories without the ghostly chills. We'll take you on a o...

From$289

Canyons Of The Ancients Private Tour

Canyons Of The Ancients
Private Tour
Ages 10+

Sit back and relax while our experienced, knowledgeable guides take you around the Four Corners area to multiple heritage sites. With their knowledge,...

Horseback Riding

From$78

Horseback Riding Day Rides

Colorado Trails Ranch
Durango

Colorado Trails Ranch offers riding for day guests as well as our all-inclusive ranch experiences. Visitors to Durango may schedule rides that are one...

Jeep Tours

From$79

Jeep Tour: Scenic Waterfall

Durango

Explore the majestic La Plata Mountains and Canyon near Durango, CO at some of the canyon's most scenic and beautiful waterfalls. We will stop at 3 un...

From$89

Jeep Tour: Silverton Ghost Town

Silverton
Animas Forks

Looking for a memorable experience of beautiful mountains around Silverton? Our Jeep trail tours are the best way to discover the majesty of Silverton...

From$109

Jeep Tour: La Plata Canyon

Durango
Half-Day

Come experience the beauty of Kennebec Pass. Take in the stunning geology carved out by ancient glaciers, leaving behind the breathtaking landscape of...

From$129

Splash & Dash Rafting + Waterfall Jeep Tour

Durango
Combo
1 Hour Raft
Ages 3+

Experience the best of Durango, Colorado with this family-friendly adventure package that perfectly blends excitement and scenic beauty! Begin your...

From$149

Half Day Raft + Waterfall Jeep Tour

Durango
Combo
Ages 3+

Join us for an unforgettable combo tour that captures the best of Southwestern Colorado's natural beauty and adventure! Start your day with a sceni...

From$169

Half Day Raft + La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour

Durango
Combo
Ages 3+

Ready for the ultimate bucket-list adventure in beautiful Southwestern Colorado? This combo tour is the ideal way to experience Durango's natural wond...

From$199

Mesa Verde Express + Waterfall Jeep Tour

Mesa Verde
Combo
Ages 8+

Uncover ancient secrets with an expert archaeologist-trained guided tour of Mesa Verde, and finish off your day with a scenic waterfall Jeep tour. ...

From$599

Jeep Tour: Custom Safari

Durango or Silverton
Custom Tour

Experience the best of both worlds with a custom safari Jeep tour. Your private group and guide will hop into a Jeep and venture into the mountains, f...

Kayak Tours

From$89

Inflatable Kayak Tour: 2.5 Hours

Durango
Ages 14+

This trip is perfect for those who have limited time but still want to experience the adventure of the Animas River in Durango. With our trained guide...

Mesa Verde Tours

Come take a look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo peoples who made this part of the country their home for over 700 years. Explore some of the most notable cliff dwelling ruins in the US on a Mesa Verde tour.

From$149

Mesa Verde Express Tour w/ Cliff Palace

Mesa Verde
Express Tour
Ages 8+

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 V...

From$199

Mesa Verde Express + Waterfall Jeep Tour

Mesa Verde
Combo
Ages 8+

Uncover ancient secrets with an expert archaeologist-trained guided tour of Mesa Verde, and finish off your day with a scenic waterfall Jeep tour. ...

From$199

Mesa Verde Group Tour

Mesa Verde
Group Tour
Ages 8+

Book a Mesa Verde guided tour and learn about the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made Mesa Verde their home for over 700 years, from 600 A.D...

From$289

Mesa Verde Private Tour

Mesa Verde
Private Tour
Ages 8+

Come take a look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo peoples who made Mesa Verde their home for over 700 years, from 600 A.D to 1300! *Now offer...

Whitewater Rafting Tours

Moab Whitewater Rafting: Half Day

Moab, UT
about 3 hours on the water
Castle Valley
Ages 3+

Experience the famous red rock scenery of Castle Valley from the best seat in the house: a raft on the Colorado River. This 4-hour float takes you pas...

From$64

Whitewater Rafting: Splash & Dash

Durango
2.5 hr door to door
1 hour on the water
Ages 3+

The perfect introduction to whitewater rafting. This trip takes rafters through the national kayaking course and Durango's famous whitewater park and ...

From$79

Whitewater Rafting: Half Day

Durango
4.5 hrs door to door
about 3 hours on the water
Ages 3+

The half-day rafting trip, featuring Class I, II, III rapids, takes rafters through the national kayaking course and Durango's famous white water park...

From$129

Splash & Dash Rafting + Waterfall Jeep Tour

Durango
Combo
1 Hour Raft
Ages 3+

Experience the best of Durango, Colorado with this family-friendly adventure package that perfectly blends excitement and scenic beauty! Begin your...

From$129

Whitewater Rafting: Telluride (Class III+)

Telluride
Ages 8+

Experience the thrill of a half-day rafting adventure on the San Miguel River, just 5 miles northwest of Telluride, Colorado. Fed by snowmelt in the s...

From$149

Half Day Raft + Waterfall Jeep Tour

Durango
Combo
Ages 3+

Join us for an unforgettable combo tour that captures the best of Southwestern Colorado's natural beauty and adventure! Start your day with a sceni...

From$169

Half Day Raft + La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour

Durango
Combo
Ages 3+

Ready for the ultimate bucket-list adventure in beautiful Southwestern Colorado? This combo tour is the ideal way to experience Durango's natural wond...

From$629

Whitewater Rafting: Grand Junction, CO (3 Days)

Grand Junction, CO
Ages 10+

If you are looking for the perfect relaxing introduction to a multi-day rafting trip, this is the trip for you. Permits are harder and harder to get t...

From$629

Whitewater Rafting: Rio Chama, NM (3 Days)

Taos, NM
Ages 8+

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day rafting adventure down the breathtaking Rio Chama River. This journey combines scenic beauty, thrilling Class II to I...

Ancient ruin locations based on proximity to Durango

Map of Mesa Verde

Map of Mesa Verde National Park - NPS.gov

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