Best 71 things to do in Durango, CO

Wade fish the San Juan River with an expert guide and all fly gear included

Explore Durango trails on a guide-led hike tailored to the mixed group

Explore Durango trails on a hike tailored to your group’s pace and interests

Paddle upstream, then float back on the Animas River

Raft the Rio Grande Racecourse on a popular half-day run

Raft the Rio Grande’s Lower Gorge with Class I–III rapids and a riverside lunch

Float the Rio Grande canyon with mild Class II rapids

Run Class I–III rapids on a quick Durango rafting trip

Ride an open-air Jeep to three La Plata Canyon waterfalls

Ride an open-air Jeep to a private 25-foot waterfall in La Plata Canyon

Customize your private Mesa Verde tour with lunch and an archaeologist-trained guide

Tour Canyons of the Ancients sites with a private guide and lunch included

Rent a 4-door Jeep Wrangler and explore around Durango for 10 hours

Tour Mesa Verde with an archaeologist-trained guide from Durango

Private Jeep ride into La Plata Canyon with photo stops

Ride a guided 4x4 to Animas Forks ghost town from Silverton

Explore Mesa Verde and tour Cliff Palace with included ranger-led tickets

Private 5-hour custom Jeep trail tour with lunch, for up to 4 guests

Raft farther downstream with a riverside snack stop

Rent a 4-door Jeep Rubicon and explore Durango on your own schedule

Tour Mesa Verde’s Cliff Palace, then ride an open-air Jeep to three waterfalls

Paddle your own inflatable kayak on the Lower Animas River (ages 14+)

Rent a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and explore Durango for 10 hours

Ride with a private guide on Silverton’s off-road trails