It is the longest, highest narrow gauge railroad. Rail tracks were put down in 1880, it went from…read moreDenver to the Rio Grand. Toltec pass was over 10,015. Riding on the train and looking at at how narrow the tracks were and the mountains sides where they were cut out to make the rail line. We sat in the parlor car ( last car on the train) you could go out back on the train and take pictures. When we enter our car our hostess ( I forgot her name) w met us with a friendly smile. Where each person sat there was a fresh donut, water bottle, and a small insulated bag. The in side of the car was beautiful redone. We passed old telegraph poles, and the tiny little office where the telegraph person worked. We had a truck followed us with fire equipment on it in case the train caused sparks to start a fire. Then a little fire car followed us when the truck could not. Thought that was interesting. We passed so much beautiful green fields, mountains and a lot of Aspens. I bet it is beautiful in the fall. We arrived at a restaurant train stop for a delicious lunch of either chicken or meatloaf. Best meatloaf I have had in a long time. Served by a bunch of cowboys from Texas. The trip back was relaxing and we decided to have a Bloody Mary, delicious. Saw a lot of Elk on the way up and back. Well worth the trip. So many decanted volunteers that have work so hard to keep trains like this running.

Terrible! DO NOT book the parlor car! We did today, and got on the correct car with our tickets. No…read moreone acknowledged us and we were alone in the car. Finally a docent came over saying, "Sorry, but you can't be in here." We said we had tickets and showed her. 5-10 minutes later she apologized and said she could take care of us, but we weren't on the manifest (even with our tickets) so she'd be in the other car, moving back and forth. We would've missed all the fun information and tour, which had already been given to the other cars, should we have stayed. Or it was offered that we move to the other car, which was 200.00 cheaper, with no mention of a credit or refund. So we got off, and asked for a refund. No apologies were given. It was an awful walk of shame past an otherwise full train as we heard the workers on the radio talking about us disembarking! They were not prepared for us, and it was a 600.00 waste.

An outstanding outfitter here at Soaring Colorado. So many zips, so many upside down tricks to be…read moredone on the wires, so many rivers to cross. Our Sky Rangers were outstanding, knowledgable, funny, tricky and skilled to make us feel ultra safe. Lunch was anazing and just as beautiful as could be arranged by the lovely chef. I'll let you be surprised. Huge thanks to the men of the trees, Kevin, Devin, and Haylon for making us laugh and have a great time!

From the moment we got off the train we could not have been happier! The entire staff is amazing!…read moreThe experience is incredible! We enjoyed a morning of zipping, stopped for a provided delicious sweet treat and water, then continued zipping until the gourmet lunch! Then we zipped until the end of the day and had to climb aboard the train to return home. The guides made sure we all understood the safety aspects and how to do each line. The naturalist (Celia) really taught us all things about our environment but made it fun! GO HERE!!!!

My 3 kids and I did the rafting and train tour. It was the best day of our entire vacation it was…read moreour first time to raft. Dillion did a amazing job. Can't wait to come back

My parents, brother, his wife and kids, and my husband and our family all drove cross country to…read moremeet in Colorado -- us from Southern California and them from east Texas. We spent a week together exploring Durango and the attractions here. One of our favorite experiences was white water rafting with Mountain Waters. The staff was super communicative and helpful. We booked a moderate run with class 1-3 rapids, since we had a big range of ages (my Dad is 77 and we had a party of 10 with ages ranging down to my 10-y-o son). They advised that this would be best for our family, and they were correct. I'd love to come back and do some class 3-4 rapids now that we have had some experience. Our guide Hannah was knowledgeable and very kind. We had a great experience with the team. No complaints at all. Highly recommend.

Great service and friendly. Very knowledgeable of the area and great fly selection.read more

Just arriving home in TX after a great trip that included Pagosa Springs, Williams Creek Angler and…read moreguide Dave Gravely. Never in that area of CO before and was hoping for a good time with my son in law at a time of year not that active normally. Dave not only knew exactly what fish were biting (salmon were just beginning their run - earlier than ever before), he was exceptional in every way, from guiding and patience to exceptional lunch! What a great day that became a true highlight for us. You can't wrong with WCA and especially Dave Gravely!

The reservation ladies were helpful and kind. Our drivers are always friendly, courteous and on…read moretime. Great company!

I have mixed feelings about this company as a Shuttle/A1 Taxi service. While my drivers were…read morefriendly and efficient, the fare was VERY expensive for what it is. For myself and partner to get a pick up from DUR airport to Pagosa Springs, it was $135-one way. We booked it weeks in advance in anticipation of Ubers being scarce. I knew it would be pricey but this seemed like the reliable option. The unfortunate part was two days before our flight into CO, Wilderness Journeys called to let us know there would be a surprise added fee of $15+ (each way) to get to where we were staying. I'm not sure why because it was a Pagosa Springs address--about 5 miles (6min drive) from town center, so I'm guessing they prefer to only drop off at the main hotels, though that wasn't mentioned when I booked the service. This increased our fare to $150 each way. If Wilderness Journeys has other passengers potentially going to the airport at the same time and you're willing to be picked up "up to 45min later," they offer to give you 20% off your fare. I opted for that to save some dough. Unfortunately the day before our trip to the airport, they told us we would have to be picked up earlier (not later) because they were picking up 3 more people. This meant we got to the airport much, much earlier than requested/planned. Another upsetting part is they only gave the 20% discount for part of our trip, not our full fare. It offset part of the hidden fee, I guess--but I still ended up paying nearly $300 for the RT shuttle service for 2. :( * Tip: Ubers from Durango to Pagosa are less than half the price and readily available, per the locals. In hindsight, I recommend ubering from Durango to Pagosa. I'd use that money saved I saved to booked the shuttle due to availability on the way from Pagosa to Durango, as it appears to be harder to reliably get an uber from PS to DUR. I would also not opt to save the $20 to share the shuttle.

Super fun. The views were glorious. It was a beautiful slow tour through amazing snowscapes on the…read moreway out. Then letting go in the meadow. That was my favorite part. Our guide was John. Highly recommended!

Had a great time with Jeremy... our guide. 3 hour tour …read more.. trail ride... Some new snow ... great views. Stopped for great views

Fantastic free flowing white water rafting experience in the upper Animas river! I was expecting a…read morelittle more class IV rapids than what we had, but the experience was epic! We paddled through sun, rain, and hail, all in one trip! Epic, I tell u!! Our guides, Marcus and Robby were the best! Super cool dudes who were super knowledgeable! They kept us safe and made the experience such a blast! Colorado had the lowest snowfall this past winter so the river was really low and rapids were on the slow side. Make sure to check river flow and CSF levels if u decide to book this adventure so that u're not surprised by the low flow. The river only clocked in at 620 cfs when we ran it, so we didn't have too many big rapids and drops, but it was a very technical run and such a blast to experience this ultimate and wild experience with my hubby!!

Our group had the time of our lives floating down the Animas riv with our elite guide Kaia, who was…read morein charge of the whole trip. Kaia was knowledgeable, organized, accommodating, and could have shepherded us down the route completely by herself if necessary. River guiding is clearly in her blood and the generations of river guides in her family must be proud. She is equal parts expert guide and fun banterer. If you're 8 or 80 or somewhere in between like us, you'll appreciate how Kaia gets down. No disrespect to any other river guides, but if Kaia doesn't win MVP of the week, they got to scrap this system and build back from the bottom up. On the other hand, there was one guide reportedly named ZB that was a complete vibe killer. If that guy wins, they also need to revamp this whole operation. Hope he enjoys a nice Dante's Inferno from Barber and the Bookcase and rethinks his approach to River guideship.

Amazing day with Meraki Mountain Adventures! We had the best time hiking in Horse Gulch with Colin…read more It's really lovely to have someone take care of a hike from start to finish - and that's exactly what Colin delivered! He brought the gear, snacks, lunch and a plan! He's incredibly knowledgeable about the outdoors and we loved learning from him about the area, plants and wildlife. We can't wait to go out with him again and try paddle boarding. (He might even convert us to try rock climbing). Can't say enough great things about Colin. As a family who are new to the area - we learned a ton and can't wait to send our friends and family out with Meraki also!

From the owner: Meraki Mountain Adventures is a family-friendly adventure guiding service in the greater Durango,…read moreColorado area. We offer day tours of 1.5 - 7 hours in length to individuals, couples, families, and groups up to 6 people in size. Activities include Rock Climbing, Town and Mountain Biking, Hiking, and Stand Up Paddleboarding. We love to customize our tours to fit your group's fitness levels and desires. Whether its your first or 51st time, we will strive to make it a great outing for all. Our lead guides are certified Wilderness First Responders, with years of experience in teaching and leading adventure activities.

Booked a one hour ride with four friends of varying experience levels and everyone had fun! The…read morefacility is very well maintained and clean- owners take obvious pride in their business, and the horses are well fed and groomed. Guides are friendly and professional. Scenery is amazing, and the trees provide plenty of shade. This ranch also offers longer rides, which I would like to come back and try sometime in the future... it definitely caters to every level of rider. Great place to experience the beauty of Colorado on horseback!

I'd give it 6 stars if I could. My first time riding a horse and it was surprisingly easy! Maggy…read morewas our guide and she was very nice. Very informative about the area and the horses/ranch. 2 hours was the perfect time. Highly recommend if you're in the Durango area.

For those of you who don't travel to southern CO often should check out Mesa Verde National Park…read more The location and methods of building by the Native Americans is incredible. This is a seasonal destination so try to come in the summer when the tours are running so you can walk and climb amongst some of the areas.

A wonderful and beautiful park!…read more Mesa Verde means 'green table'. This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ancestral sites in the United States (nps) - it celebrates people. The snowy peaks in the background is San Juan Mountain. We visit multiple Mesa Top Sites, (900-1100, nps). MTS means top archeological sites within this park. We first stop at the Far View Terrace Cafe for bathroom break and also pick up our lady guide; then driving up north, stopping at the PitHouse, ending the tour at the information & research center in early afternoon about 2pm, that includes an hour lunch at Far View Terrace Cafe, with a wonderful view. Two other cafes are the Spruce Tree Terrace Cafe, and the Knife Edge Cafe. The Cliff Palace is impressive. But the tour didn't take us there - only viewed it from afar. I actually bought a mug that changes with heat and a pretty conch bangle from the gift shop. The information center is cool; the museum is ok.