Adventures & Experiences

Eight ways to do the uncommon in SW Colorado. Every tour is small-group, locally guided, and fully customizable.

Pack goats on a mountain trail in SW Colorado wilderness
Spring · Summer · Fall
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Guided Adventure

Pack Goat Hikes

Hike with your new best friends.

Hike, explore, photograph, picnic, fish, watercolor, and wander with trained pack goats carrying the day's gear. Flash, Clyde, and the Pack Goat Posse turn any backcountry outing into a memory you'll never forget. SW Colorado's most unique guided hike.

  • Small groups only
  • Pack goats carry your gear
  • Custom routes & pacing
  • Photography-friendly
Spring · Summer · Fall
Small Groups Only
Custom Pricing
Horseback riders at sunset in the Colorado mountains
Year-Round
02

Guided Adventure

Horseback Trail Rides

Ride the West the way it was meant to be.

Ride through mountain country, ranchlands, and wide-open Western landscapes with real cowboys at your side. Experience authentic cattle herd encounters, sweeping San Juan Mountain views, and the freedom of the open range.

  • Real cowboys as guides
  • Cattle herd experiences
  • Mountain & ranch terrain
  • Year-round availability
Year-Round
Small Groups Only
Custom Pricing
Ancient stone tower ruins at Hovenweep in the Canyon of the Ancients
Year-Round
03

Guided Adventure

Canyon of the Ancients

More ancient sites per square mile than anywhere in North America.

Discover extraordinary Ancestral Puebloan ruins, cultural landscapes, and regional history with knowledgeable local guides. The Four Corners holds more ancient sites per square mile than anywhere in North America — and we know where they are.

  • Expert local archaeo-guides
  • Private access sites
  • Hovenweep & beyond
  • Year-round tours
Year-Round
Small Groups Only
Custom Pricing
Red rock canyon river hiking in the Colorado desert southwest
Spring · Summer · Fall
04

Guided Adventure

Dolores River Hikes

SW Colorado's most stunning hidden canyon.

Walk, hike, fish, photograph, paint, or simply spend a restorative day beside the water. The Lower Dolores River Canyon is one of SW Colorado's most stunning and least-visited treasures — red rock walls, crystal water, and total solitude.

  • Fly fishing access
  • Red rock canyon scenery
  • Photography & painting
  • Uncrowded & pristine
Spring · Summer · Fall
Small Groups Only
Custom Pricing
High country Colorado wildflower meadow with mountain views
Summer · Fall
05

Guided Adventure

High Country Safari

Deep into terrain most visitors never reach.

Wildlife, forest roads, mountain views, and working ranch country under the big Colorado sky. Our High Country Safari takes you deep into terrain most visitors never reach — including the legendary Geyser Springs hidden hot springs.

  • Geyser Springs access
  • Wildlife watching
  • Forest road exploration
  • Working ranch country
Summer · Fall
Small Groups Only
Custom Pricing
Sunlight filtering through a Colorado pine forest for forest bathing
Year-Round
06

Guided Adventure

Nature Sensory & Forest Bathing

Let the forest restore you.

Slow down, breathe deep, and let the forest restore you. Our nature sensory and forest bathing experiences are guided immersions in the healing power of the natural world — no agenda, just presence in the ancient Colorado pines.

  • Guided mindfulness
  • Healing forest environments
  • No experience needed
  • Year-round availability
Year-Round
Small Groups Only
Custom Pricing
Colorado cattle ranch with horses and mountains in autumn
Year-Round
07

Guided Adventure

Farm & Ranch Tours

Meet the people who work this land.

Authentic Colorado farm and ranch tours near Cortez — Black Angus cattle, horses, local honey, gourmet ranch cooking, and the real agricultural heritage of SW Colorado. Meet the ranchers, taste the land.

  • Black Angus cattle ranch
  • Local food & honey
  • Gourmet ranch cooking
  • Authentic Western heritage
Year-Round
Small Groups Only
Custom Pricing
Snowshoeing and sledding through a snowy Colorado mountain forest in winter with pack goats
Winter 2026–2027
08

Guided Adventure

Snowshoe or Sled with Pack Goats

Pure mountain magic. New for Winter 2026–2027.

Fresh powder, pack goats, and hot cocoa — nothing like belly laughter in the mountains! Strap on snowshoes or grab a sled and follow your pack goat companions through a snow-draped Colorado forest. New for Winter 2026–2027.

  • Pack goats in the snow
  • Snowshoe or sled options
  • Hot cocoa included
  • New for Winter 2026–2027
Winter 2026–2027
Small Groups Only
Custom Pricing

Don't See What You're Looking For?

Every adventure is fully customizable. Tell us your interests, pace, and time — we'll build the perfect itinerary around you. Email Ride@WildWestExcursions.com to get started.