Tours & Activities in Durango

Take a round-trip, first-class train ride to Silverton on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Journey through the mountains of San Juan National Forest, Animas River Gorge, and High Bridge.

Soaring Tree Top Adventures in Durango, Colorado offers the largest zip line course in the world. With 27 breathtaking spans, this all-day, family-friendly adventure features 5.5 hours of ziplining, a four-course gourmet lunch in the trees, an ecology tour, and first-class train transportation to Soaring in their own private, luxurious train cars, offering guests two of the best Durango attractions in one day.

Explore the majestic La Plata Mountains and Canyon near Durango, CO at some of the canyon’s most scenic and beautiful waterfalls on this 2.5 hour jeep tour.

The Animas River provides a incredible outdoor adventures right in the heart of Durango! Live like a local for a day playing on the river.

Create amazing memories while adventuring down the Animas River on a whitewater rafting trip from Durango. Navigate thrilling Class I, II, and III rapids.

This 4-hour guided 4x4 tour of La Plata Canyon just west of Durango covers native and mining history, geology, flora and fauna on the way to stunning views at 12,000 feet above sea level. Led by a local expert, this adventure is fun for riders of all ages and skill levels.

Discover Mesa Verde National Park with an archaeologist-guide on this hiking tour of Mesa Verde and Cliff Palace. Learn more about the lives of the Ancestral Puebloians with your guide.

Spend the day floating through the trees and floating down the Animas River all within 2 miles of historic downtown Durango, Colorado!

Come and experience the La Plata Canyon tour also known as “Kennebec Pass”. Get access to private areas no other company can access and see waterfalls and wildlife along the way.

Watch the sunrise over the iconic Mesa Verde plateau in Hawkins Nature Preserve as you sip coffee at the canyon edge & learn about the history of southwest Colorado. Our walk is an easy 2-mile walk over sometimes uneven terrain. Afterward, guests can come back to explore the area on their own! Dogs are welcome, please ask before you bring Fido! As we walk through the preserve you will see & learn about the unique geology & ecology of southwest Colorado. We will stop at the canyon's edge to watch the sunrise over the La Plata mountains & Mesa Verde NP. A sunrise hike isn't complete without a treat, so I will make sure to bring your choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate & a locally baked goodie! After the sun rises we will continue our walk through pinyon-juniper woodlands, stopping along the path to learn about various flora & fauna. We will also stop at a 1,000+-year-old ruin and discuss the lives & culture of the people that built Mesa Verde.

Get the best of Mesa Verde National Park in one day! Explore Cliff Palace, mesa top villages, sacred kivas and more with a highly knowledgeable guide. A delicious lunch is included!

Our Durango Jeep tour travels up La Plata Canyon, a rugged ravine nestled in an alpine paradise. Here in this glacially sculpted landscape, you’ll find waterfalls cascading into the canyon, hallways of glimmering aspens, countless wildflowers, wildlife scurrying between the meadows, and panoramic views of Colorado's most beautiful Rocky Mountains. Like we said, paradise! Our fun-loving and experienced guides are Durango locals, who know this canyon's rich history and ecology like nobody else. While other outfitters tend to let the scenery do all the work for them, our guides give you a wealth of insight about what makes this area incredibly special. They're also talented drivers who will get you up this rutted trail without a hitch. Most people don't want to take their own vehicles up this old mining route, and our open-air Jeeps are customized for a smoother ride— although it will still be bumpy about half way through. It's all a part of the fun!

The perfect option for those short on time, but still want to get on the river! Join the fun of rafting in Durango through class II-III rapids for an hour.

Whitewater rafting tour with the best guides in Durango, CO. Colorado Outback Adventures owners have been in the outdoor business for over 20 year. We pride ourselves in providing the best service possible, and will help in a memorable adventure in Durango, CO 81301.

Enjoy a day of stand-up paddleboarding on the Lower Animas River or a local lake with a rental. Choose between picking up your board inflated or deflated for your convenience.

We offer the best guides and activities in Durango, CO 81301. A Jeep tour in La Plata Canyon is a great way to get into the backcountry of the San Juan National Forest. With only a short 15-20 minute drive on the highway, La Plata Canyon is a close option for anyone wanting to experience the wilderness without driving all day. Let us guide you in our new fleet of off-road Jeeps customized for your off-road viewing experience and comfort.

Each person will ride 12 exciting ziplines, including our longest and fastest, plus a tree-top to tree-top experience!

You will ride 12 different ziplines, that include our longest and fastest ziplines, PLUS a tree top to tree top experience! This tour is approximately a 2.5-3 hour zipline adventure. The final zip which lands on the deck of our roof top patio, or, a 40 foot freefall from our giant tower!

Enjoy a whitewater rafting under the supervision of a certified guide on the Lower Animas River in Durango. Take on class II and III rapids that are ideal for people of all ages and abilities.

Rafting the Animas River is consistently rated as one of the highlights of visitors vacationing in Durango, Colorado.  Enjoy a safe and fun Animas River raft trip in the company of a professional guide. The family-friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Kid-tested and mom-approved since 1981.

Enjoy a tour of Mesa Verde National Park and learn about the Ancestral Pueblo peoples who made the region their home more than 800 years ago and view some of the most notable cliff dwellings.

Splash through Durango with an awesome river guide on the Lower Animas River! This adventure is an absolute must for visitors and locals alike. Everyone loves this trip for its accessibility, picturesque scenery and rollicking rapids. It’s an adventure that offers a perfect mix of excitement and time to enjoy the sites along the way. We take rafters ages 4+! Along the way you'll bound through plenty of Class II rapids and an exciting Class III at Smelter Whitewater Park. Class II rapids are "fun and friendly," rolling over the bow and dousing those at the front of the boat. Class III rapids are "wet and wild," usually soaking everyone in the raft head to toe. Our experienced and entertaining river guides will get you downstream while sharing plenty of stories and fascinating history about the area. You're welcome to paddle with them or just sit back and relax All trips come with a safety orientation and paddling instructions from the best river guides in Durango.

Explore the landscapes of La Plata Canyon on a guided Jeep trip from Durango. Discover the spectacular scenery of Colorado’s western slope as a key to the state’s colorful past and present.

Rafting the Animas River is consistently rated as one of the highlights of visitors vacationing in Durango, Colorado.  Enjoy a safe and fun Animas River raft trip in the company of a professional guide. The family-friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Kid-tested and mom-approved since 1981.

Traverse Colorado's rugged terrain with a half-day ATV rental. Enjoy an unforgettable offroad adventure as you explore mountain passes and historic mining sites with ease.

We offer the best guides and activities in Durango, CO 81301. Whitewater rafting down the Animas River is fun for the whole family. Get splashed in the rapids and enjoy the float through town, and then out of town. We specialize in creating memories in Colorado.

Discover the spectacular scenery of La Plata Canyon near Durango! We'll cruise up to 12,000 feet for amazing views of the Rockies, while exploring waterfalls and mining history along the way.

Rafting through Durango is just as popular with the locals as it is the visitors. It’s the perfect mix of excitement for all ages, with the added charm of floating through an impossibly picturesque town. You’ll catch plenty of splashes while getting to sit back and relax on this free-flowing Rocky Mountain river. Half Day rafting trips on the Lower Animas are incredibly popular for busy schedules. You'll get a couple hours on the water with the best rapid sections. Plus, our guides are well-trained and absolutely love what they do. You’ll get a hoot out of them as much as they get a hoot out of running this river.

Splash down the Animas River through Durango for a couple hours through class II-III rapids! Get a new view of town and join the locals for their favorite way to spend the day.

Experience the full beauty of the Lower Animas with this 4.5-hour trip door to door, about 2.5 hours on the water, and an unforgettable adventure with expert local guides in Durango. Suited for the whole family, you will also have the option to purchase a photo package to preserve your memories when the trip is done. See historical Old West landmarks and hear stories about the early days of Durango. Our guides are more than just river guides – they are your guide to the history and lore of the region. All our Durango rafting trips include the famous whitewater park and smelter rapids.