Trails and Rails - 4x4 Tours & Train Package

Trails & Rails 

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Leave Durango on a morning bus to meet up with the professional drivers of Mild To Wild Jeep Tours Company. You will be treated to spectacular views while traveling over 2 mountain passes along the scenic 'Million Dollar Skyway' to Silverton.  From there you'll spend about 3 hours riding the roads and trails to California Gulch and the old mining ghost town of Animas Forks in custom 4-wheel drive tour vehicles. Learn the history of the area and discover cascading rivers and tumbling waterfalls as they carve spectacular canyons amidst the towering San Juan Mountains. Keep your eyes open for elusive wildlife and delicate alpine wildflowers during your tour! Once back down in town, you'll have about 1 1/2 hours to explore Silverton, enjoy lunch and some shopping. Complete your day with a journey back to Durango on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Traveling along the canyons of the Animas River in vintage railroad cars, you will experience sights that cannot be seen by road travelers.

DATES OF AVAILABILITY:
May 17-June 12 –Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday only
June 13-August 13 –Monday through Saturday
August 14-31 –Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday only
September 12-29 –Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday only
(subject to change)

SCHEDULE:
8:00 am: Park your car at the Railroad parking lot located west of McDonalds on College Drive (Cost $7.00).
8:15 am: Board Mild to Wild vehicle at Railroad parking lot for 8:30 am departure.
10:00 am: Arrive in Silverton and meet your Jeep Trail tour guide at the Shady Lady Restaurant on Blair Street.
1:15 pm: Return to Silverton and enjoy shops and lunch on your own at one of the fun restaurants!
2:45 pm: Board train for 3:00 train return to Durango.
6:30 pm: Arrive in Durango. 

PACKAGE RATES:
Adult (age 12+) $156.45*
Child (age 5-11)  $124.95*
*includes 4% Historic Preservation Fee for the train component, Mild to Wild shuttle transportation to Silverton, guided Jeep tour, and train return transportation to Durango.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:
You will be reaching elevations near 13,000' where snow is not uncommon even in July! Dress in layers including warm jacket and a hat. Sunglasses and sunscreen is highly recommended. You'll want to get out and explore at some of the stops, so please wear sturdy shoes suitable for climbing around backcountry areas.