1/4 Day Family Rafting In Durango

Overview

Splash through Durango with an awesome river guide on the Lower Animas River! This adventure is an absolute must for visitors and locals alike.

Everyone loves this trip for its accessibility, picturesque scenery and rollicking rapids. It’s an adventure that offers a perfect mix of excitement and time to enjoy the sites along the way. We take rafters ages 4+!

Along the way you'll bound through plenty of Class II rapids and an exciting Class III at Smelter Whitewater Park. Class II rapids are "fun and friendly," rolling over the bow and dousing those at the front of the boat. Class III rapids are "wet and wild," usually soaking everyone in the raft head to toe.

Our experienced and entertaining river guides will get you downstream while sharing plenty of stories and fascinating history about the area. You're welcome to paddle with them or just sit back and relax

All trips come with a safety orientation and paddling instructions from the best river guides in Durango.

City: Durango

Fri 18 Apr

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $75.21

Make a reservation

Fri 18 Apr

Starting at $75.21

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (175) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (252) Entry Tickets (96) Sporting Events (4) Good for Small Groups (27) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (113) Walking Tours (705) Outdoor Activities (48) Limitied Availability Tours (29) LGBT Friendly Tours (9) Family-friendly Activities (8) Wildlife Activities (6) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (96) Travelers recommend (174) Good for Groups (32) Top Activities (75) Guided Audio Tours (10) Art, Culture & History (406) Attractions to explore (43) Sustainable Tours (1) Limousine Transfers (5) Donut Walking Tour (2) Virtual Experiences (1) Additional fees (7) DSA non-compliant (17)

What's Included

Pre-trip safety orientation

River and land access fees included

Round trip shuttle from main office

Free Parking

Free splash jackets and helmets (if desired)

Highly maintained equipment

Trip Leaders average 2,000 river miles

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years
Wet-suit and wet-suit boot rentals are highly recommended through June

What To Expect

Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

Meet at our Durango Office and suit up for the river! Your fun, knowledgeable and experienced river guides will get you fitted for a life jacket, helmet, and other river getup if needed (wetsuits when the weather/water is chilly). We'll then shuttle over to the river and have a quick safety orientation before heading out on the beautiful Animas River for an hour. We'll splash through plenty of refreshing Class II rapids, and one exciting Class III as we paddle downstream. Class II rapids are "fun and friendly" splashing those at the front of the boat, while Class III are "wet and fun" soaking everyone head to toe. Spring trips usually have higher flows with bigger splashes, while summer tends to have lower flows with more mild splashes. If you're rafting later in the season, we'll have some additional entertainment as we navigate between the rocks in the river! After an hour of fun, we'll take out, load up the boats and shuttle you back to our Durango Office.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (513)

hp897

Oct 2024

Highly recommend. My children (8yo and 11yo) and I were first time rafters, and this was a great experience. It's a really organized/ professional operation. Our raft guide was excellent, and we were able to really enjoy the experience despite some first time nerves because we felt like we were in such good hands. The communication prior to the excursion was also excellent. (My dad made the reservation but wasn't actually going on the trip so it required a bit of back and forth but they made it very easy.)

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Yay! Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy you had a great experience! :)

E651VJcarolh

Oct 2024

Corbin did a great job taking care of us. He was through with the safety talk. He was also very knowledgeable about the river as well as the plants and wildlife. From start to finish it was a great experience. I would definitely recommend.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for the kind words for Corbin! We are so glad you had a wonderful time along the Lower Animas :)

alanaJ9449DU

Sep 2024

Just a good time!!! Sign me up for the spring lvl 4…great views saw a mule deer in the river. Tour guide great energy Hayden was da man!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thanks for the awesome review! We get a lot of deer in Durango, so I'm glad you were able to experience the wildlife! We’ll save you a spot in the spring for the Upper Piedra; that has plenty of class IV rapids and Hayden will be stoked to hear he was “da man” :) See you on the river again soon! 🦌🌊