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Switzerland of America Tours

226 Seventh Ave, P.O. Box 780, Ouray, CO 81427-0780
970-325-4484
Ranked #1 of 7 tours in Ouray
5.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: Please visit us at the blue, red and white building on 226 7th Avenue in Ouray, Colorado.
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Colorado
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

To the folks who live in Colorado this area is known as "Little Switzerland". This is a beautiful area with a four wheel drive enthusiast dream, so many high country trails and scenery to take in. Blackbear trail is well known for it's switch backs and on the edge drop off not for the faint at heart, there is many... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

I went on the Black Bear Pass trip and it was great - tour guide was friendly and entertaining, the views were astounding, and I had a lot of fun. I'd take the tour again in a heartbeat! More

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Brenham, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011

When planning our trip to Ouray I knew I wanted to rent a jeep and do some off-roading. The staff here was great. We had never been off-roading nor had we ever driven in the mountains so they suggested the drive to Yankee Boy Basin (amazing!) They were very thourough going over the jeep and all the details of what... More

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Gilmer, Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011

I in error gave this wonderful company a one which I thought was the best rating but instead it was the worst. If you read my previous review my comments were consistent with an excellent rating or a 5 I apologize for my error to a wonderful company who did their best to give us a great ride More

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ewell, surrey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

After some research and discussion with the helpful folk at the SOA office we decided to take the half day Imogene Pass tour. It was fantastic. Our tour guide, Gene, was superb, he was informative, amusing and a very skilled driver; at no time did we feel unsafe despite the steep drop-offs and incredibly bumpy road. Yes, we did get... More

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Fairfax Station, VA
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

Six well-traveled couples (travelling together throughout SW CO) hired two vehicles for a nine+ hour grand tour which included Engineer Pass, Cinnamon Pass, Lake City, California Pass, Hurricane Pass, and Corkscrew Pass. Don Fehd was our driver/guide, and he was superb. Knowledgeable and fun and eager to share. Bob, the owner drove the other vehicle. Well-maintained equipment. Incredibly beautiful country,... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2011

Wear sunscreen and hat, charge your camera and be prepared for an adventure! We thought about renting our own jeep, but decided to take a tour instead. It was the best choice! We learned the history of the area, saw the best waterfalls, off-roaded through creeks and over large rocks. Our family loved it! We can't wait to go again! More

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Oak Park, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011

We took the 1/2 day Imogene pass tour - and it was a highlight of our vacation. Don, who was our guide, is just the right person to do it with - he made the 4-hour trip up the mountain to the 13,000 ft summit very enjoyable - no corny jokes or touristy talk - he speaks with a genuine... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2011

At the recommendation of our B&B, we selected Switzerland of America for our 4x4 tour and we had a great time. We took the half-day Imogene Pass trip. Our tour guide, Don, was very knowledgable in telling us about the history of Telluride and the mines that we saw along the way to the top of the pass at 13,110... More

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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2011

Think of Switzerland of America Jeep Tours as the golden ticket to scenic views that are so unthinkable in their beauty they must be experienced. From the variety of Jeep Tours offered, we signed up for Imogene Pass. This was much more than a wild ride to the top of 13,100 feet. Our skillful guide was so well prepared one... More

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