1/4 Day Family Rafting In Durango

Overview

Explore Durango’s Lower Animas River on this half-day family rafting trip through town. The Lower Animas is a popular river for visitors and locals alike. Get a unique view of Durango through the rapids, savor a river side snack and experience the scenic beauty south of town. Paddle along with the guide or sit back and relax as the guide does all the work. Learn the history of the region and stories of local traditions as you experience Durango, Colorado river rafting. Rafting on the Lower Animas in Durango offers a great mild trip option for ages 4 and up.

City: Durango

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $75.21

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Wed 23 Oct

Starting at $75.21

Make a reservation

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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

This is the meet location for the tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (422)

Hope H

Jul 2019

We chose Mild to a Wild based on recommendations from our friends all the way in Texas. They exceeded our expectations! We had the best time rafting, learned a lot about everything we saw along the way, and will definitely return and recommend this adventure to others. Trudy was our guide and she was simply the best!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the review! Glad we could exceed your expectations for your Durango Rafting Adventure!

sarabjoyfinder

Jul 2019

This is a YES, YES, YES must-do trip in Durango. Call to make that reservation and talk to Molly! She answered all questions in detail and exudes passion for everything adventure. We booked our trip for myself, my husband and our 14-yr-old daughter. Do at least the half-day trip. You will definitely want a few hours on the river and with travel time, instruction time, etc, any shorter trip will not do justice to the amazing experience of rafting the river. We were there during the July 4th week and got the wetsuits. My husband said he could have done without but I appreciated having the additional warmth when the icy water hit us on the river. Much later than early July and you probably won't need the wetsuit during summer. The instructions (from Guide Don) were thorough and professionally presented so that everyone from grammies to grand kids could understand. The boats were in great shape and the equipment was top quality. If my husband is impressed, it's good stuff! Our guide Bella was outstanding. Relaxed yet professional, we knew we were in great hands. She talked to us throughout the trip and informed us of different river features and what to look out for (good and bad) in rafting. The entire guide team for our group was professional, experienced and funny! They made us feel safe yet relaxed and they appealed to all ages represented in our group. We are already planning on going back for a multi-day trip. A great trip for the entire family that shouldn't be missed!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the in-depth evaluation of your whole experience! Glad you enjoyed it. We would love to get you out on a Multi-Day Raft trip! Lets do it!

Brooke W

Jul 2019

We had a great trip rafting down the Animas River with our guide Sam G. She was very friendly and knowledgeable, would definitely do again.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the review of your Animas River rafting trip!