Most popular half-day tour
Imogene Pass & Tomboy Ghost Town
Telluride's highest driveable pass, the Tomboy ghost town and the old silver road that connects them, all in one four-hour ride.
From$133.75
Half-Day Jeep Tours in Telluride
Four hours, one big pass, and back in town for lunch. Three routes, from the highest pass in the area to the gentlest.
Available Half-day tours in Telluride
Half-day Jeep tours are the sweet spot in Telluride. Four hours is enough time to leave Main Street behind, climb above the tree line, walk through a ghost town and be back in town for a late lunch or the gondola up to Mountain Village. All three of our half-day routes include complimentary front-door pickup anywhere in the Town of Telluride.
Each route has a different personality. Imogene Pass and Tomboy Ghost Town is our most popular tour and the highest driveable pass in the area, at 13,114 feet. Black Bear and Ophir Pass is the most technical loop we run, descending the famous switchbacks above Bridal Veil Falls. Ophir Pass and Alta Lakes is the gentler option, with the big views and far less exposure.
Every tour runs in an open-air Jeep Gladiator that seats up to ten guests, with a local guide who has driven these roads for years. Tours run rain or shine, safari tops go up in wet weather, and blankets are aboard for cold mornings at altitude. All ages are welcome, and there is no hiking required.
Most popular half-day tour
Most technical route
Black Bear & Ophir Pass
The full loop: over Ophir Pass, along the Million Dollar Highway and down the Black Bear switchbacks above Bridal Veil Falls.
From$160.50
Gentler half-day
Ophir Pass & Alta Lakes
Over Ophir Pass to Alta Lakes and Gold King Basin, with the big views and less aggressive terrain.
From$133.75
Which one
Three routes, three different days
Each route has a different personality. Here is how to pick.
- Highest pass
Imogene Pass & Tomboy Ghost Town
13,114 feet, the Tomboy silver camp, and the classic Telluride high-country view. Rated 4 of 5 for difficulty.
- Most technical
Black Bear & Ophir Pass
A full loop over Ophir Pass, along the Million Dollar Highway and down Black Bear's switchbacks. Rated 5 of 5.
- Gentlest ride
Ophir Pass & Alta Lakes
Ophir Pass summit, Alta Lakes and Gold King Basin with less aggressive terrain. Rated 2 of 5.
Before you book
What every Half-day tour includes
- Front-door pickup and drop-off anywhere in the Town of Telluride
- An open-air Jeep Gladiator with safari top and blankets
- A local guide certified in First-Aid and CPR
- Photo stops along the route, with no hiking required
- All ages welcome, from toddlers to grandparents
Staying in Mountain Village?
Guests in Mountain Village meet us at the gondola base terminal in Telluride. The gondola is free and drops you a short walk from our pickup point.
Dogs and private groups
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on private tours, and private groups start at three people. Plan a private tour or call 970-708-5190.
Good to know
Half-Day Jeep Tours questions
Half-day tours last about four hours from pickup to drop-off, including short scenic stops. Front-door pickup anywhere in Telluride is included.
Yes. All ages are welcome on all three half-day routes. Families with very young children or guests nervous about heights usually prefer Ophir Pass and Alta Lakes.
Yes, tours run rain or shine. Every Jeep carries a safari top that goes up in wet weather and blankets for cold mornings. Your guide makes a conservative call if conditions are not safe.
Ready when you are
Book your half-day Jeep tour in Telluride
Front-door pickup, local guides and open-air Jeeps. Reserve your seats online and we will collect you at your hotel, condo or rental.