We recently did the Bachelor Loop tour with Matt and we had the time of our lives! Matt was a…read morewonderful guide- helpful, kind and funny! Highly recommend Mountain Skillz for your next back country adventure!

We did the sunset 4Hr ride on July 16th. The ride was a blast lots of wildlife and amazing views…read more The guide, Justin, was awesome and super knowledgeable, he made the ride a lot of fun. If you do the sunset BRING INSULATED JACKETS!!! We made the mistake of only bringing a pullover and it got very cold, thankfully Justin had blankets for us! 100% recommend!!

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!

I had a solid 4-star experience renting from this place! We stopped by here to pick up some wooden…read moresandboards before heading into the national park for a day of sandboarding on the dunes. The service we received was very nice, welcoming, and friendly, which made for a great start to the day. On top of that, the entire process was an easy transaction, and it was super convenient that they take credit cards for payment. The rental prices were also somewhat reasonable for a quick day activity. The only downside was that the boards themselves were not particularly great quality; they were kind of hard and thick, which made navigating the sand a little bit clunky. However, since these are rental boards and I am sure people beat them up constantly out on the dunes, we were totally okay with that. Overall, it's a super convenient stop right by the park entrance, and it definitely gets the job done for a fun day on the sand!

Stayed in late September for a few nights. It's conveniently located, full hook up, and affordable…read more That's it. The RV sites are very close together, even though there is a lot of open, wasted space. The water pressure was a disappointment, too low at 30 psi. Our site was not cleaned up between stays, even though check out is 11:00 am and check in is 2:00. There was a bit of trash - candy wrappers, old banana peel, broken zip tie, etc. Watch out, took my dogs out for a potty walk after dark and found there are tons of sand burrs near the restroom. It's the perfect location but needs some TLC.

Fast efficient and to my rescue!! Thank you Wilderness Journey of Pagosa (CO), for coming to my…read moretransportation needs...you have saved the day. My day was amazing because of your support, professional attitude, and kindness. Thank a bunch. Best Wishes, KolleenR.

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.

An outstanding experience…read more I was skeptical: it's a train ride. And an old one. How good can it be? Answer: a near-religious experience. So much to discuss, so I guess I'll take the experience in order. It can be a little hard to spot the entrance; there are multiple signs, and there are loads of locomotives and train equipment around, but it can initially be a little hard to see exactly where to turn in. When you do, though, there is plenty of parking and signage. Check-in staff had our reservation and got us through easy. The train itself is awesome. It runs just like old trains do: steam power, all that. It's not the smoothest ride, but it's not rough. The train is in good shape, clean, and well-kept. There are bathrooms on the train. There are four packages to choose from: the cattle-car gondola, a booth-style car (just like modern trains, but with bench seating), a deluxe car with a table and access to complimentary soft drinks and a dedicated attendant; the parlor car with chairs facing out the window. We did deluxe, but it was such a great day, we spent most of our time out on the gondola. That said, it was nice to have drinks handy and a place to camp. And if it was not a pleasant day, it would have been nice to be inside (the windows can be put down). The gondola car lets you look all over, and the views on the train are best seen outside (be sure to wear sunglasses and closed-toed shoes). The train doesn't really run that fast; I wore a cap, and it never blew off, though you probably should still have a drawstring or wear a cap you don't mind losing just to be safe. You can also bring your own snacks and drinks onboard in a pack, which is nice. Point is, while I really enjoyed deluxe, if the weather is nice and you pack well, there's nothing hurt with the gondola. Food and drink is available on board, and lunch is included. Lunch is pretty good. It's a cafeteria-style buffet, and a pretty good one at that. Not spectacular, but plenty good. The second-strongest part of this trip was the staff. There are docents available, and our attendant, Kathy, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. The train staff was welcoming, too. The strongest part of the trip are the views. Antonito is a lot of scrubland with a harsh beauty, but getting up into the mountains with gorges and aspens is fantastic. Glorious stuff. Can't speak highly enough of it. Also loads of beautiful rock formations. They supplied my kid with an activity book and the opportunity to complete tasks in the book for a junior engineer badge. He liked it. It's a long day (leave at 10 AM, return about 5 PM), and it can feel long. Sometimes I was grateful for the activity book for my kid, and sometimes I didn't want it because it was distracting him from the glories of the trip. Great company, great trip. So glad I did it. Prepare yourself well, and you'll have a terrific day and a great memory.

Wow! What a great trip. We started on the train in Antonita. Got the Parlor car B. Boarded at…read more9:45 and we were off at 10:00. Great chair by the window with a bar area for you. Very comfortable. Windows opened. They had donuts and gifts for us when we got on. Seats 1-10 are on the east side and sunny, but we got the best views as we got into the mountains. The car had a bathroom, drinks, and the wonderful Darlene to take care of us and fill us in on the history. Beautiful views. Just awesome. Stopped up top somewhere for a nice lunch. Salad bar, several soups, turkey dinner or meatloaf. The sweet green beans were unusual and delicious. Several desserts, warm peach cobbler was good. Very nice people up there doing the lunch. The train trip took about 6 hours with 45 minute stop for lunch. You can walk thru the cars and there is an open car for better views. Went thru 2 tunnels. We bused back from Chama to Antonito. Took around an hour and pretty views also on the ride. So glad we finally took the trip.

A Magical, Mind-Opening Night Under the Stars…read more We arrived not quite sure what to expect--just a hunch that Crestone would be the ideal setting for some UFO-gazing. What we experienced with The Sky Experience was so much more than we imagined! From the very beginning, Nate was an exceptional host and guide--warm, knowledgeable, and deeply tuned in. He made sure we were completely comfortable, even relocating us to a better spot to avoid the seasonal mosquito swarm (a thoughtful touch that didn't go unnoticed!). What really set this experience apart was Nate's storytelling and insights. They were grounded and accessible, yet filled with a sense of curiosity and awe that made us feel both humbled and inspired. As we looked up into the vast sky, surrounded by the natural magic of Crestone, it felt like we were tapping into something bigger than ourselves. We saw so much activity in the night sky--it's hard to even describe--but Nate's guidance helped us interpret and truly appreciate it all. I'll absolutely be returning the next time I'm in the area. If you're even remotely curious about the cosmos, consciousness, or just want to do something unique and unforgettable, don't miss this experience.

This was an amazing experience! Nate was so helpful and knowledgable AND... we saw many UFOs! We…read morecame to Crestone primarily to have this sky experience and he delivered! We will be back.

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

Free Trolley tours start at the Welcome Center and last around an hour. I've been to Trinidad…read morehundreds of times but I learned a lot on this tour. Mini-pirate loved it. The trolley passed us a dozen times during our stay in Trinidad, and the drivers would ding the bell when they passed him. By the time we walked onto the trolley, he was about to burst. Our tour guide was Shelly, and she grew up in Trinidad and adds some local humor and flair to the guided tour. She's awesome. There is one section where you get off the trolley and walk and that lasts about 10 minutes, otherwise, you are seated the entire time. The trolley is air conditioned, so the windows are closed. We really enjoyed ourselves on this tour, but I would especially recommend it if you have young kids who love trains, trolleys, and things that go.

This is a free trolley that runs every day from 10am-2pm every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day…read more We didn't know what to expect, but we learned so much about the history of Trinidad. The guide made the city come alive for us and very patiently answered any questions. It was full on a Sunday afternoon, so plan ahead. The tour was about 1.5 hours long and ended with the gorgeous artwork in the Trinidad Hospital. The tour is worth it just to see that. They do accept donations, so bring a little bit of money, because after this tour, you will definitely want to contribute to the efforts to keep the history of Trinidad alive.

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.

The train ride was interesting and the docents had lots of history and information. Nice views…read moreeven through a cold rainy day. The cars have no heat or A/C. The food at the top was pretty mid. Lots of processed stuff---disappointing. And the hot food and soup and salad was on two different floors. Lots of room to improve that. Also you're at the midpoint for over an hour with really nothing to do but eat. Missed opportunity for a shop. I actually wanted to buy a blanket for my legs but nothing was there. It was ok but I wouldn't do it again