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

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $75.21

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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)

weinerdrizzle3000

Jul 2014

We did a Lower Animas trip on 7/6. Had a ton of fun. We booked the "Premium Boat," and let me tell you, when you see only one little 13 foot boat on top of the much larger tanker sized rafts, you know you did right. And even more kick-as's was the fact that on the bus to the put-in, which was full of families with loud kids, it ended up being just my girlfriend and me with our guide, James, in our boat. Great guide, all 3 of us talked non-stop for 3 hours. You'll walk away very envious of having a job like that, and learn a lot about rafting throughout the U.S. This river is a good intro to paddle sports. Goes right through Durango, so you get to see parts of town from a different perspective. A raft is overkill; this river could easily be tubed or even canoed at the flow we ran it at. Only one class III rapid. James was great and took us on more interesting lines and did some surfing in the holes below the 2-3 rapids that allowed it. I've done a few Class IV trips around Colorado, and this one was almost as fun because of the great guide, the "private" boat and the fact that the water was tolerably cold! We luckily avoided the splash wars and water guns between the other boats, another plus! Just a nice relaxing float trip. Perfect way to close out our trip to SWCO. All the guides we talked to were very friendly, the boat was nice and new, the gear was in good order, the booking process was painless and the up-selling (booties, wetsuits, pictures) wasn't too overbearing. We'll be heading up to the Upper Salt this spring and using M2W again. Solid outfit.

Response from Host

Dec 2015

We are so glad to hear that you had such a great time on our Lower Animas raft trip! Thanks so much for the great review!

SigningSusie

Jul 2014

My family and I are avid white water rafters and were realy looking forward to this trip. Kyle took us out for our swim test and actually managed to make it fun! Stirling and James were great guides in not so great river conditions. The water had dropped considerably between the time we booked and the time we went, not thru any fault of the company or the guides. When we expressed our disappointment at the conditions, Molly, one of the owners, made sure that we left happy. We also ended up going on a day trip the next day thru Mesa Verde with one of their tour guides, Dave. He was amazing! You can't get better than a high school history teacher/archaeologist as your guide. When we move to Durango, this is the only place we'll raft with! Hope the Deaf family I interpreted for was able to find a trip they wanted to go on too!

Response from Host

Oct 2014

We are glad you enjoyed your Upper Animas trip and Mesa Verde Discovery Tour with Mild to Wild. Thank you for choosing us!

CRV75068

Jul 2014

We took our first family rafting trip with our two boys, ages 12 and 15 and had a blast. Our guide Chicago was very fun and knowledgeable about the area as we traveled down the Lower Animas River. It is a definite must do when visiting Durango.

Response from Host

Jul 2014

So glad your family had a blast! Next time you're in town, consider the San Miguel River for a step up on your adventure! You won't be disappointed! Can't wait to have you as our guests again!