Switzerland of America Tours

Four of us took the Imogene Pass Jeep tour last week during our visit to Ouray. Joel was our guide and was truly incredible — so knowledgeable, funny and a skilled driver. Make sure to dress in layers as it actually started to sleet when we got near the top of the pass… luckily he was equipped with ponchos and blankets, so we stayed nice and toasty! Taking a Jeep tour in Ouray is a must do when visiting the area… I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Looked at all reviews in Ouray and Silverton for a Jeep rental and decided to go with SOA. The call to reserve the jeep was pleasant and the staff was accommodating for our 2 day rental — even said we could pick up the evening before. We rented a 4 door automatic (all jeeps are Rubicon models) and it performed flawlessly. Larger tires, hill assist, sway bar disconnect — all came in useful as we climber Mineral Creek and went across Engineer Pass. Spent night in Lake City and then came back to Ouray via Cinnamon, California, Hurricane and down Corkscrew in the rain. No issues descending Corkscrew with hill assist on the slick (yellow clay) jeep trail. If i had one complaint it is that all of SOA jeeps are soft top with open back windows (they do not provide the zip in windows) — so things you put in the back can get wet and/​or dusty. Wasn’t a problem for us but something to be aware of.
Absolutely no hassles with the return process. Easy as it gets — will definitely be back when we want to rent a jeep for the high passes. I did have some instruction and experience driving a jeep before attempting Mineral Creek and had researched the trails we were going on. Having the right equipment helped me maintain confidence on the more technical parts of the trail.

FANTASTIC!!! We took the Imogen Pass tour for a half day. We had Lance as our tour guide, a friendly, outgoing guy who is also the Marshal of Ouray. He knew the history of the area, and was happy to stop and answer questions.
The tour itself is breath taking and stunning. We went in late July and the wild flower display was in full bloom and gorgeous. We took a converted Dodge Ram up to the top of the mountain, over very rough roads, a technical drive for Lance, but he said he enjoyed it.
At the top 13,000 ft peak we had 360 degree views. A must do and at a steal of a price– $ 64. You can not beat it. We were gone for almost 5 hours, and loved every second. When in Ouray, you must do this! This company is extremely friendly and top notch!

Why update a 5 Star Review?
Because they EARN it. Every Day. In every way.
We rented again on July 3^rd from Brandy and the hard working crew at SoA — as doing business with these folks is just an absolute delight — still in 2015!
Not only was my standard Red 2015 6-​speed Jeep Wrangler in mint condition, it had air conditioning AND satellite radio! All of this makes for a wonderfully comfortable experience when a 4WD trip in the San Juans can be stressful at times.
My brother Charles and I really enjoy chatting with Brandy during checkout — as she quite warm and personable. What impresses me most, is that she really connects well with the kids, as she paid my daughter Kendal (11 years old) numerous compliments and even wants her to work for SoA in the future. :-)
Don’t take chances with other outfitters for your 4WD Jeep rentals and the wonderful memories you will create. Go with the best in SoA and you will be glad you did!

My family rented a herd of Rubicon Jeeps from Brandy and the SoA team. Great quality jeeps, good trail advice and service. Made for an incredible week of Jeep memories. Jeeps in Ouray; it does not get much better.

Working with the owner Brandy was a breeze! She helped organize our mass tour into Yankee Boy Basin for our wedding ceremony. My husband and I had been in the area a few times in our own vehicles, so we knew in general what to expect, but it was different trying to do this logistically for 50 guests. We gave SOA Jeep all the details attached to our contract (including different pickup times and locations required for the families versus times and locations for the other guests) and they were all followed TO THE LETTER.
The drivers were extremely courteous and knowledgeable about both the mining and natural history of the area, and they gave our guests the full spiel (it being mid-​July and myself being a wildflower freak, I enjoyed getting quizzed by our driver Bob about the riot of blooms along the way). Many of our friends/​guests, whom most have never been to the Ouray area, came up to us afterwards gushing that the tour and thrilling scenery made them feel like they were truly on vacation and not just going to a «regular» wedding.
Thankfully, the afternoon rains held, but the open-​air modified 4x4s were equipped with rain covers… just in case.
We were so pleased with the outcome that we’ll be hiring them again when we visit Ouray in September (this time for just the two of us)!

Absolutely our favorite experience in Ouray! Brandy & Bob Ross run a 1^st rate business and keep only the best staff and equipment in town. Our family of 13 took a Jeep tour up Imogene Pass with Don & Mike who were both entertaining and knowledgeable. They were patient with all our questions & gave us plenty of chances to take pics to share back home in Florida. Everyone from 5 to 65 had a great time and loved going to the «top of the world» at 13, 144 ft. This was our Rocky Mountain high for sure. Can’t wait to try Black Bear Pass next! Definitely worth the price-​just bring your jackets!