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)

AlwaysShirtless

Jul 2019

We booked this rafting trip the day after the 4th of July. Not knowing what to expect we were pleasantly surprised with genuinely friendly staff. We are all used to employees making forced conversations but the people who work for Mild to Wild were genuinely interested in having conversations and assisting in any way they could. Getting to Mild to Wild was easy and finding parking wasn't bad. There were people everywhere since they had multiple trips departing at the same time. Despite the chaos we were able to get paddles, life jackets, and helmets without issue. We all got on a bus and a short trip later were at our launching point. There were several companies launching from the same point but the guides were experienced in keeping our group together. We received a safety brief from Rio who ended up being our boat guide. He was very knowledgeable and kept the information concise, only repeating the crucial things people need to remember (never stand in the river). We then were separated by boat and given to our guides for further detailed instruction. Rio gave us additional briefing including row commands and how to work as a team. His love for the river and his job was immediately apparent. You could see through his smile that he loved his job and would provide the best experience possible to share that love with everyone on his boat. Once we took off we practiced different maneuvers and began white water rafting. We had a great time, everyone got wet, and Rio explained a lot of information about the river and what he was doing. Rio gave us options on whether we wanted to challenge ourselves or just relax (we chose a challenge). He listened to what we wanted and did a great job guiding our experience. We would definitely do this again with Rio and I highly recommend you ask for him if you have any nervousness about rafting or want to challenge yourself. He has a ton of experience and his passion for rafting will help make your experience memorable.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks so MUCH for the in-depth review. We love what we do and we love to take you rafting!

Gerry K

Jul 2019

We booked a river rafting trip with Mild to Wild and the whole experience was fantastic! Booking was simple and affordable, and we were able to get the day and time we needed for our trip. The entire staff was great! We were greeted promptly upon arrival and were given great directions until we departed. Our guide, Lucy, was fantastic! She kept us informed, entertained and safe the entire time! She was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant, and we enjoyed our time on the Animas immensely because of her and her colleagues, Jackson and Trey. If you want a TRUE adventure, book a rafting tour with Mild to Wild - you won't be disappointed!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the review, Gerry!

louhinaz

Jul 2019

Awesome trip. The river was running real fast and our guide, Jackson, made this a very fun and exciting adventure.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed Jackson as well!