I have been renting llamas from Bill Redwood for many years. Every summer we rent llamas and go on…read morea week-long trip to various destinations in the Weminuche Wilderness. The llamas are great. We have had no problems with them. They are easy to pack, lead and take care of at camp. I would rather hike than ride a horse, but I would rather not hike carrying a 50 lb. backpack. The llamas are perfect for me. Bill is great to work with. He is always on time to meet you at the trailhead when you are going in and especially when you come out of the wilderness after a long week and are ready for a cold beer.

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The people and this place are great. Super professional; experienced; off road experts; grounded…read moreguides; good explainers about the area, terrain and the equipment; and, where to go on your own without a guide. AI told me that if i ever was gonna go jeeping that Ouray and Switzerland of America was the place to do it. My wife and I made it up to over 12,000 feet if not 13,000. We literally felt like we were on the top of the world: a once in a lifetime experience. Beats the hell out of back packing i and up, which is the only way to otherwise see these places. When I told my wife I wanted to rent a jeep, she exclaimed "why should we do that, we're not gonna see anything different than we haven't already seen on the Million Dollar Highway. Well, humble pie ate. The owner has been in business along time, yet was so patient and gracious as if he had just started his business. We were super satisfied. The staff are super friendly too. Enjoy!!

Amazing experience with Switzerland of America Jeeps this week in Ouray!!!…read moreOur party of 5 enjoyed an incredible trip to Imogene pass with our truly professional and friendly guide, "Happy" Dave! The whole experience was top notch from start to finish. The five hour excursion included stunning views of the area along with falls, wildlife, and abandoned mines. Our guide, Dave was very knowledgeable of the area and was very accommodating of our requests for stops along the way and answering our many questions. As a previous owner of a 4x4 with many hours on and off the trail, I felt very comfortable with both the equipment and Dave. Highly recommend!

A wonderful day with fantastic scenery. Our driver, Greg, provided lots of history about the area…read moreand was very accommodating.

My family and I booked a half-day jeep tour to visit Yankee Boy Basin with San Juan Jeep Tours…read more Before my trip to Ouray, I reviewed a few of the local tour outfitters, but after reading all the great reviews about San Juan Jeep Tours and finding out that they have been in business the longest - I was sold on this outfitter being the one. We arrived at 8:45AM for our 9AM start time and filled out our waivers and were directed to Keith's vehicle (an extended bed pickup truck with 3 bench seat rows). Our group consisted of 11 people (adults and kids) and we all fit within the seating without issue. Keith gave us a brief overview of the trip and we were off... Keith is a fantastic guide and made sure to stop at various spots along the tour to lend historical insights plus to allow the tour group to take photographs. About halfway up to the Yankee Boy Basin, the skies finally opened on us (had been a gray, overcast sky all morning). But Keith and the San Juan Jeep Tour outfit was prepared! Keith doled out ponchos to all of the tour group, plus put a tarp over the open seating area in about 45 seconds flat!!! Luckily the rain stopped about 45 minutes later, and the tarp came off... to showcase the absolute beauty of Yankee Boy Basin! The return trip to Ouray (from the Basin) took about 45 minutes and we were back where we started just before 1PM. Again folks... I cannot recommend this tour outfitter enough! Plus, if you can get onto a tour with Keith - you will be in for a treat! And please, please tip your tour guide(s) appropriately!

We had a fun doing something different. Bobby the tour guy was full of information and history. You…read moreget to go into the mine. See the way they mined by hand 100+ years ago. Worth the trip.

We drove our vehicle up which was no problem but would highly recommend a day trip with a 4x4…read morearound Bachelor loop and stop on the way down at Last Chance Mine. We did a 45 minute tour and my 3 teenagers enjoyed the tour. Words cannot describe what you will see. Truly once in a lifetime experience. Go and you won't regret it!

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.

Jerett and his dog Charlie were wonderful! We went on a 4 hour tour through Imogene Pass with a…read moregroup of 6 and he was very knowledgeable about the area and it's history. We will definitely be back!

We had an incredible experience with Kevin at Telluride Off-Road Adventures! He took our…read morefamily--including our two young kids--on a Jeep tour to Bridal Veil Falls and the Social Tunnel, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Kevin was kind, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely friendly. He shared so much interesting information about the area while making sure everyone felt safe and had a great time. What really stood out was how wonderful he was with our kids. He kept them engaged, made the adventure fun, and by the end they were already asking when they could go again! Kevin truly made the experience special for our whole family. If you're looking for an unforgettable Jeep tour in Telluride, we can't recommend him and Telluride Off-Road Adventures highly enough. Thank you for such an amazing day!

We did the 2-hour Bridal Veil Falls tour with Grant ("G"), and it ended up being one of the…read morehighlights of our trip to Telluride. Grant was an incredible guide. He was knowledgeable, funny, patient, and especially great with our kids, which made the whole experience enjoyable for our entire group, from our young children all the way to my parents. The tour took us to Bridal Veil Falls, the tallest waterfall in Colorado, and then to an incredible overlook with one of the most breathtaking views of Telluride. We never would have experienced these places the same way on our own. Riding in the restored 1970s Austrian military 6x6 Pinzgauer was an adventure all by itself. The truck handled the terrain unbelievably well, and the ride struck the perfect balance of excitement without ever feeling unsafe. It was just enough adrenaline for the kids while still being comfortable for my parents. If you're visiting Telluride, I can't recommend Dave's Mountain Tours enough. It was fun, scenic, family-friendly, and absolutely worth it. Ask for Grant if you can!!

Dave our very capable, brave driver and guide drove us up Ophir Pass which we would never have done…read moreourselves. He was also patient and kind as my husband wanted to stay a while longer to take the photos. Dave was always thinking ahead of the sights we would like to photograph and explained the history and significance of parts of Telluride. I would highly recommend his driving tours. Hope to see you again next Fall, Dave. Kind regards, May and Chester

Let me start by stating! We went to the wrong Mine Tour. We didn't know until we paid and were…read morefully invested. We had wanted to go to the tour which had the actual mine cars (whatever that's called... lol). Dave (the tour guide) came earlier than the start time and took us to the mining area where you can sift for gold or silver. It was a lot of fun, I ended up with a nice size piece of fools gold. Which he told us does have a little gold on it. The tour started at 11 am, and we had to walk the tunnel. Please come with shoes you don't mind getting a little muddy (it's a mine.. folks). He gave us the history of the mine, taught us about some of the tools (why they are called Jack (fill in the blanks, etc). Even though it was not the right tour or location, we were very happy that we ended up there. Dave is absolutely fantastic!

John made the tour fun and interesting. Always good to learn a little history. Had a great time.read more

Steve was our driver and he was great. First, he was a safe driver. Then his knowledge of the…read morelocal history of Ouray and the San Juan Mountains made the trip even better. To top it off he knew a lot about the trees and flowers up in the mountains along the Alpine Loop.

Steve was an awesome tour guide! Started raining but he put on the top/roof to the back seats. Had…read moreto end a little early but had a good time.

This husband and wife team are just amazing. Fun and safe and such a unique experience. 2 14yo…read moreboys had never ridden dirt bikes and they absolutely loved it. They really focus on learning how to control and understand the machine so safety is priority. Great instruction and super fun energy! Can't recommend enough.

they are wonderful. great people and excellent equipment…read moretoo.