Jeep Tours of Ouray

San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours allows you to step back into the 1880s and experience the world of prospectors, mountaineers, and wild frontier adventure. Explore abandoned mining towns and breathtaking alpine scenery above Ouray, Silverton, Telluride, and Lake City with the jeep tour guides who started it all.

Explore Ouray’s Legendary Jeep Tours

Since 1946, San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours have been helping guests discover breathtaking mountain vistas and the rich history of Ouray and the San Juan Mountains.  Their expert guides who know every trail, design tours for adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable memories.

Yankee Boy Basin Tour

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.  This tour is perfect for families, first time visitors, nature lovers and photographers.

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

Start Time: 9:00am and 1:30pm
Duration:  3.5 – 4 hours
Price: $ 75.33 adults (13+) | $ 37.12 kids ages 6 – 12 | Children 5 and under free

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Half Day Jeep Tour

Our half-day tours are designed to showcase the best of the San Juans based on current conditions, weather, wildlife movement, and seasonal highlights. Your guide will select a trail that highlights the season’s most vibrant wildflowers, most active wildlife, or most breathtaking mountain views. Possible destinations include Yankee Boy Basin, Corkscrew Pass, Governor Basin, Hurricane Pass, and Red Mountain.  Each location has its own unique blend of beauty, history, and surprises, from ghost towns and abandoned mines to towering waterfalls, wildlife sightings, and panoramic mountain summits.

Start Time: 9:00am and 1:30pm
Duration:  3.5+ hours
Price: $ 70.97 adults (13+) | $ 39.30 kids ages 6 – 12 | Children 5 and under free

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Book a private tour just for your family of 4 or 3 friends.

Full Day Jeep Tour

A full-day Jeep tour with us is a true mountain journey—traveling through one alpine pass in the morning, stopping for lunch in a historic mining town, and returning by a completely different route in the afternoon. These tours often include destinations like Silverton, Telluride, or Lake City (if time allows), with your guide selecting the best route based on trail conditions and scenery that day.  We will explores scenic and historic areas like Yankee Boy Basin, Corkscrew Pass, Governor Basin, Hurricane Pass, Ophir Pass, Last Dollar, Alpine Loop, and others as well as ghost towns, wildlife, mines, and waterfalls with time to stop and explore.

Start Time: 9:00am
Duration:  8 hours
Price: $ 70.97 adults (13+) | $ 39.30 kids ages 6 – 12 | Children 5 and under free

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Half Day Private Jeep Gladiator Tour

Take on the high country in comfort and style with our custom-built Jeep Gladiators.  These jeeps are designed specifically for mountain touring and exclusive to our company. These top-of-the-line rigs are equipped with low-end torque and smooth suspension making them ideal for everything from rugged trails.  The elevated seating and open-air or enclosed options are great for sightseeing. Possible destinations include Yankee Boy Basin, Corkscrew Pass, Governor Basin, Hurricane Pass, and Red Mountain.

Perfect for families, photographers, or large groups, our Gladiators offer a premium way to see the mountains.

Group Size:  5 – 12 adults
Start Time: 9:00am and 1:30pm
Duration: 3.5+ hours
Price: $ 489.41 up to 5 adults | $106.00 for each additional adult

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What’s included

• Free pick up and drop off from any local lodging property within Ouray.

What’s Not Included

• Gratuity

What Should I Bring

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
• Layers for cooler temps
• Water and snacks

Cancellation Policy

In our 75 years we believe that we’ve never charged a cancellation fee.  We realize that things can change and events can happen that cause cancellations and/or rescheduling. We’ve always asked that you please call at your earliest convenience when you become sure cancellation or rescheduling is necessary.  We appreciate that you let us know the day before for regular group reservations.

Note: Refunds will be honored on private tour reservations for cancellations with more than 24 hour notice.

About San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours

Ride Into the Past With the Original Jeep Tour Company