San Juan Backcountry Tours & Rentals
800-494-8687
4x4 Tours 4X4/Jeep Rentals | ATV Guided Tours & ATV Rentals | San Juan Lunch Tours | Dirt Bike Rentals | Street Bike Rentals | Reservations
San Juan Backcountry was established in the 1990's. San Juan is one of the oldest touring Company's in Colorado. The San Juan area around Silverton, Colorado is some of America's most pristine wilderness -- ready for you to enjoy.
We are excited to offer guided tours of the majestic San Juan Backcountry. Whether you choose an 4x4, ATV, or dirt bike, our backcountry guides, will insure you enjoy spectacular scenery from 9,300 to 13,000 feet and learn about its, history. Tour guides will take you to the best places to hike, fish and explore.
4X4 TOURS
From 9,318 feet in Silverton, to over 13,000 feet! That's where we can take you in the comfort of our open-topped suburbans. One hundred years ago these roads were used by miners and mail carriers, businessmen and thieves. Come experience the beauty and serenity of a mountain range heralded as the most beautiful in the world. Let our professional drivers treat you to a day of spectacular scenery and history all rolled into one.
- 4x4 Tour Prices
- Full Day Tour: Adult $150; Child (12 & under) $90
- 4 Hour Tour: Adult $80; Child (12 & under) $50
- 2 Hour Tour: Adult $60; Child (12 & under) $40
- Ask about our 4X4 TOUR & TRAIN PACKAGE; We are happy to pick you up in Durango.
4X4/JEEP RENTALS
There are over 700 miles of Jeep trails, plus the most beautiful scenery in the world. You will be traveling over old wagon roads and seeing ghost towns, mines, wildflowers and waterfalls. As you drive, you will go back in history a 100 years.
The most popular routes are the Alpine Loop and the Ophir-Imogene Loop. We have maps available. There are many routes to take and we will be happy to suggest the best options based on what you want to see and where you want to go.
Rental Requirements: Drivers must be 25 years old and have a valid driver's license and show proof of full coverage insurance. A credit cad in the drivers name is also required.
Type of Jeeps: Choose between hard and soft top and between automatic and stick shift. Our vehicles are well-maintained and are inspected after each rental.
- Full Day 2-door Jeeps: $150 Per Day + 10% Tax
- Full Day 4-door Jeeps: $180 Per Day + 10% Tax
- Pick up time: 8 am
- Return time: 5 pm
- Jeeps must be returned with a full tank of gas or there will be an additional charge of $25 plus the gas it takes to fill the jeep up.
ATV TOURS & RENTALS
San Juan Backcountry offers both Guided ATV Tours and unguided ATV Rental. We allow you to have the most exciting vacation possible on an ATV in the San Juan Mountains. If you enjoy the outdoors, this is a great adventure!
Enjoy riding your own All-Terrain Vehicle while exploring the mines, ghost towns, smelling the wildflowers and taking in all the beauty around you, such as waterfalls, wildlife or whatever the next turn brings you. Our customers come away loving the San Juan Backcountry and come back year after year.
Include with your ATV Tour or Rental are a Helmet, Face Shields or goggles, gas, instructions on how to operate the ATV, safety instructions, and ATV drop off and pickup.
Requirements: To operate an ATV you must be at least 16 years old with a driver's license. One rider per ATV. Reservations are recommended.
Rental Rates:
- 2-hour ATV Rental: $95
- Half Day ATV Rental: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $125
- Half Day 2-Seater Buggy Rental: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $175
- Full Day ATV Rental 8 am - 5 pm: $175
- Full Day 2-Seater Buggy Tour: 8 am-5 pm: $225
- 10% Discount with rental of 4 or more ATV's. All rental rates are subject to change without notice.
Tour Rates:
- Half Day ATV Guided Tours: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $175
- Full Day ATV Guided Tours: 8 am - 5 pm: $225
SAN JUAN LUNCH TOURS
Our Lunch Tour leaves at 11 am and returns at approximately 2 pm back in Silverton. The 4x4 tour is in an open top Suburban which allows you to stand up and take wonderful pictures along the way. Or you can enjoy the ATV tour which allows you to do the driving. Whether you pick the 4x4 Tour or the ATV Tour, you will experience the roads miners and their families traveled in the 1800's. Along the way you will see waterfalls, ghost towns, wildflowers, mines and wildlife. We provide: ATV, Helmet & Goggles.
- 4x4 Lunch Tour: 11 am - 2 pm: Adults (12+): $75.95: Children (4-11); $55.95: 3 and under: Free.
- ATV Lunch Tour: 11 am - 2 pm: Adults (13+) - $90
- The new law: no one under 13 permitted on ATVs.
DIRT BIKE RENTALS
Rent a Dirt Bike and enjoy the backcountry in a way you never have before! Dress for both hot and cool. Bring your riding gear (we provide helmet & goggles).
Make sure you bring a jacket because it can get cold in the upper elevations. Dress for both hot and cool. Bring your riding gear (we provide helmet & goggles). Must have Motorcycle License with Insurance.
- Full Day Rental: 8 am - 5 pm: $175
- Half Day Rental: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $125
STREET BIKE RENTALS (NEW)
- Requirements to rent: must be 21 year or older and have a valid Motorcycle License. We also require your purchase insurance for $21.95.
- Full Day Rental: 8 am - 5 pm: $175
- Half Day Rental: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $125
- RENTAL DEPOSIT $500
RESERVATIONS & OFFICE LOCATION: 1119 Greene Street, Silverton CO 81433; reservations call 800-494-8687; 970-387-5565.
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- Elevation: 9318 feet above sea level.
- Region: Southwest - Silverton
- Region: Southwest - Durango
- Credit Cards: Visa Card. MasterCard. Discover Card.
- Phone: In common area.
- Groups Welcome: Club. Corporate. Reunion. Weddings. Elopements. Youth group with adult leaders. Retreat.
- Group Meeting Area: Outdoor area.
- Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Outdoor Open Picnic Area: 20
- Open Dates For On-Site Activities: 5/1 to 10/31
- Jeep Tours: On site (off road, back country, 4WD, Jeep® or jeeping).
- ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Tours: On site.
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