4x4 Tours | 4X4/Jeep Rentals | ATV Guided Tours & ATV Rentals | San Juan Lunch Tours | Dirt 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 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, the San Juans. 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
• Half Day Tour: Adult $75; Child (12 & under) $50
• 2 Hour Tour: Adult $55; Child (12 & under) $40

4X4/JEEP RENTALS

There are over 700 miles of Jeep trails available at your fingertips, 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 + 9% Tax
• Full Day 4-door Jeeps: $180 Per Day + 9% 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: $75
• Half Day ATV Rental: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $100
• Half Day 2-Seater Buggy Rental: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $100
• Half Day 4-Seater Buggy Rental: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $150
• Full Day ATV Rental 8 am - 5 pm: $150
• Full Day 2-Seater Buggy Tour: 8 am-5 pm: $150
• Full Day 4-Seater Buggy Tour: 8 am-5 pm: $199
• 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: $150
• Half Day 4-Seater ATV Tours: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $190
• Full Day ATV Guided Tours: 8 am - 5 pm: $190
• Full Day 4-Seater ATV Tours: 8 am - 5 pm: $299

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 1800Ős. 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+): $71.95: Children (4-11); $51.95: 3 and under: Free.

ATV Lunch Tour: 11 am - 2 pm: Adults (13+) - $79.95

The new law: no one under 13 permitted on ATVs.

DIRT BIKE RENTALS

Come out and enjoy the experience of a life time. Rent a Dirt Bike and enjoy the backcountry in a way you never have before! 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).

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: $150

Half Day Rental: 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm: $100

RESERVATIONS & OFFICE LOCATION: San Juan Backcountry's Jeep Rental is located at 1119 Greene St., Silverton Colorado that is the main street of Silverton. 1119 Greene Street, Silverton Colorado 81433; reservations call 800-494-8687; 970-387-5565.