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 2.5-hour or 4.5-hour whitewater rafting trip from Durango. Navigate thrilling Class I, II, and III rapids.

Mesa Verde National Park provides an incredible look into the culture and history of the Southwest and the ancestral Pueblo people who lived in the area. There are over 40+ miles of road and thousands of archaeological sites in this unique park. The Mesa Verde Full Day Tour takes you to some of the lesser known sites at the park as well as the most popular attractions. All tours are limited to small groups to ensure personalized attention and a great experience all provided by your professional interpretive guide.

Discover Mesa Verde with an archaeological guide on this tour of Mesa Verde and the Cliff Palace. Take a look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo peoples who made Mesa Verde their home.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Embark on a jaw-droppingly beautiful journey along Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway on a self-driving audio tour. Discover Gold Rush-era mining towns and fantastic natural scenery at your own pace.

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.

Fly across 27 lines on a zipline adventure and enjoy a lunch tucked in the trees. Ride first-class on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to the heart of the mountains from Durango or Rockwood.

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.

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

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.

Explore the off-road trails of Durango and Silverton by renting a Jeep. Benefit from maps and recommendations and explore the rugged terrain and sights of the backcountry at your own pace.

Rafting the Lower Animas River is an absolute must as a visitor or a local! Everyone loves this trip for its easy accessibility, picturesque scenery and rollicking rapids. This trip offers a perfect mix of excitement and time to enjoy the sites along the way. You'll bound through plenty of Class II and one Class III rapid. 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, and you're welcome to paddle with them or just sit back and relax. They'll share the history and fun stories about the area, adding fascinating insights to Durango wild days of yore. All trips come with a safety orientation and paddling instructions from our experienced and fun-loving river guides.

Take on Durango's backcountry with a 2, 4, or 5-hour rental of an off-road, all-terrain Polaris RZR XP 1000. Fit up to 4 people in each vehicle, and receive maps to make the most of your time.

Come take a half day tour and see the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll squeeze 700 years of history into a 6-hour round trip tour (3 hours’ total drive time, 3 hours in the park) with a professional guide that is passionate about giving you the most informative experience possible. This tour will include a stop at several iconic cliff dwellings, including the park’s crown jewel, Cliff Palace, where you have the option of taking a 40 minute ranger led tour (see our Immersive Tour for details). We’ll also take in some of the most spectacular views of the 4 Corners region as we travel through the park. We guarantee that you’ll leave with a new found appreciation for the cultures and landscapes of the Southwest. Included: Park fees, Cliff Palace tickets, transportation to and from Durango and within the park, and plenty of water and snacks.

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.

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.

Join a guided Jeep tour through the Durango backcountry and climb to the top of Bolam Pass. Enjoy breathtaking views and learn about the local wildlife and history from your guide.

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.