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Paragon Guides

42 Reviews

#9 of 20 Tours in Vail

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210 Edwards Village Blvd., Suite B107, Vail, CO 81632

Open today: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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“Llama hike was awesome!!”

We went on a hike with llamas with Paul -- he was the epitome of graciousness and kindness. We took... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

leana20

Atlanta, Georgia

“Llama Hike”

Don was our wonderful guide along with three friendly llamas: Sneffles, Lemon, and Bailey. Don and... read more

Reviewed June 27, 2018

boudreauxbunch

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Paragon Guides is the oldest and most trusted guide service in the Vail Valley and has been a staple since 1978. We specialize in custom guided trips in both the summer and winter. Join us this summer for guided llama camping trips, mountain biking...more

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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210 Edwards Village Blvd., Suite B107, Vail, CO 81632

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leana20

Atlanta, Georgia

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Llama hike was awesome!!

We went on a hike with llamas with Paul -- he was the epitome of graciousness and kindness. We took our 16 year old on the lunch with llamas hike. Paul picked us up from hotel promptly and made the entire experience just wonderful. He...More

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boudreauxbunch

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Reviewed June 27, 2018 via mobile

Llama Hike

Don was our wonderful guide along with three friendly llamas: Sneffles, Lemon, and Bailey. Don and “the boys” picked us up from our resort and took us to the start of our hike by Maloit Park. The weather was perfect for our June 2018 family...More

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Jwdpepper

Tampa, Florida

Reviewed June 16, 2018 via mobile

We loved Lenny, Bailey, & Dude!!

Went on a Take a Llama to Lunch trip with a family group of 6 ranging in age from 6 to 69. Everybody loved the hike and this was several of our group’s favorite thing during our trip! Our guides, Joe Schmitt and Karen were...More

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lsmitherman

Keller, Texas

121

Reviewed June 15, 2018 via mobile

Llama hike

This was what we were all looking forward to most on our trip and it surpassed our expectations. The kids (3, 5 , 6, and 10 years old) were so entranced by the llamas that they were able to hike much further than we expected....More

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Cillaba

Miami, Florida

Reviewed February 27, 2018 via mobile

Snow shoe

I’ve hiked with this excellent group of guides at least 5 times. Always one of the highlights during my trip to vail. Excellent service, terrain and accessibility. Beautiful views, thx Tanya !!!!

Thank Cillaba

Always great to have you back on the trail!

Madshus

Canberra, Australia

519193

Reviewed February 12, 2018 via mobile

Stunning service backed up with experience

Following the recommendation of a fellow Aussie, a friend and I booked into the 5 day Haute Route back country ski trip with Paragon Guides. We also rented AT and other gear from them. We had a fantastic experience! We were coached in the use...More

Thank Madshus

Great to have you on the trail for our Colorado Haute Route Hut trip! Fun to have the 'land down under' so well represented in this group. Hope to see you in the backcountry again!

Nicholas C

Reviewed February 12, 2018

The best guided trip ever!

I took the 10th Mountain Hut Trip led by Paragon Guides. The best guided trip I have ever been on. What made it great was the passion and energy of the two guides - Nick and Jimbo. They clearly love to ski, and that was...More

Thank Nicholas C

Great to have you on our Colorado Haute Route Hut trip! Hope to see in the backcountry again!

marisatexas

Austin, Texas

Reviewed October 15, 2017 via mobile

Highlight of our great weekend!

We were lucky enough to get the super patient, experienced and wonderful guide Jim Gabriel a couple of days ago for our half day hike through White River National Forest. He accommodated our pace the whole way, guided us on safe ways to ascend and...More

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sedonabelle

atlanta

269

Reviewed September 28, 2017

The lunch with the llamas is worth every penny!

This will be a memory our kids with never forget! The llamas are so cute and such interesting animals. Donny was an excellent guide and lunch was perfect! We had beautiful fall weather and the aspens were changing. It was just a magical and an...More

Thank sedonabelle

So glad you enjoyed your day out with our 'boys'! We also love seeing folks fall in love with not only the llamas but the backcountry. Hope to see you back in future seasons!

Ncrunr

Cornelius, North Carolina

Reviewed September 1, 2017 via mobile

Llama Lunch with Joe

Joe was a great guide and the llamas made the whole experience a trip we'll never forget! The views were incrediable. Loved descending through the Aspen Grove.