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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Sun 20 Oct

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)

laura69697

Jun 2014

We arrived early for our full day trip on the Animas river we all got fitted for our wetsuits and got on the bus. It was a short ride on the bus to our starting point, we were given a short talk on the safety of the trip and then got into the raft. There were 4 in our group and another family of 4 on our raft as well as the instructor ( who was lovely during the whole trip). The river wasn't to rough so you weren't thrown about to much which was good. It was so much fun just a little cold because of the time of year. There was a little mix up with our lunch and we ended up arriving at the spot before it, but to make up to us they gave us the disk of photos for free which was super nice of them. Not only did they do that for us but sadly my disk of photos got damaged on my way Home from England so I face booked them and they sent me all the photos I had lost straight away again super nice. I would recommend them to anyone if your thinking of going Durango ( which is a lovely place) defiantly book with them worth every penny and a great way to make some fun memory's .

Response from Host

Jun 2014

Thanks so much for your "lovely" review! We are so glad we could make your visit to the US and Colorado special and that you have the photos to keep it close to heart!

Star S

Jun 2014

We had our wedding this weekend outside of Durango and my brother-in-law arranged for 8 of us to go for a rafting trip the day after the wedding. We had mostly adults in their 30's-50's and my father-in-law, who is in his late 70's, along for the ride. We signed up for the "mild" lower Animas 3 hour trip and it was not a disappointment. None of us are experienced rafters so we were relieved that the trip didn't expect too much from us and we felt very safe at all times. There were some 3+ rapids which was perfect for our experience level yet still very fun. Our guide, Jon, was really entertaining throughout the ride and there was another guide from the company (Don) who took out another family out at the same time who seemed really great with kids and also helped us get out on the raft. My husband and I live nearby and have people from out of town visit us frequently so we are looking forward to using this company in the future when we want to take people rafting! Of note, the water is VERY cold (42 degrees F) even in June so bring a wetsuit or rent one unless it is REALLY hot out because it was cloudy when we went and even in the wetsuits we got a little bit chilly when we got splashed.

Response from Host

Jun 2014

Congratulations on your wedding Star! Thank you for the lovely and detailed review! We truly appreciate the time you take to write so much about Mild to Wild. Safety is our number one priority so we're happy to hear you felt secure at all times! Jon and Don are both fantastic guides, we'll definitely tell them how much you enjoyed the trip. And thank you for the recommendation about wetsuits in June. We completely agree! The snowmelt water can get very chilly! We're excited to have you back again! Keep in touch and all the best to the newlyweds! :)

JAutumnB

May 2014

I recently just went on some adventures with Mild To Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours. I have been rafting on many different rivers with many different companies. This company is by far the most welcoming, family friendly and top of the line company I have ever rafted with. Immediately when I walked through the door I was greeted with a smile. I was also greeted and welcomed by one of the owners. They did a great job at getting me all checked in and ready to hit the Piedra River! When we arrived at the river outside Pagosa Springs Colorado we had a small swim test. This taught us how to keep our feet downstream and made us feel comfortable. The guides were very informative and very caring. We were taught all the safety measures, how to paddle and what to be ready for. This wilderness trip was a blast!! Our guides Drew and DeSpain would even pull over half way to scout the larger rapids. Instead of just leaving us waiting they even let us get out and go with them. They talked with us prior to running the rapid too! When we got to the big class V rapid the safety boat went first then they pulled over and had a throw bag ready just in case we were to swim when we went through. At the end of the day I couldn't of asked for a better trip. To top our trip off we went on a Mesa Verde Tour! Marty, our guide was very informative and took very good care of us! The vehicle we road in was very clean and nice and had air conditioning! They even got us the Cliff Palace tickets, which is one of the biggest cliff dwellings. My niece went with us and she got to earn her junior ranger badge. I had been their in the past but never on a tour. It was nice that we had kind of our own personal guide. Since Marty was from around the area he really knew some cool things and did an awesome job at explaining it all. Thanks to Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail tours I have an amazing few days in Durango. I will be back again! I highly suggest using this company for all your fun activities in Durango.

Response from Host

Jun 2014

Thank you for the detailed and fantastic review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your trip with us and learned so much rafting on the Piedra! It is truly a beautiful river, isn't it? And we're so glad you went on the Mesa Verde trip! Yes, Marty is pretty awesome! We'll let him know how much you enjoyed the trip! With roots in the Midwest, we love Madison! We're so happy that you enjoyed your time in Durango so much! Come back again and keep in touch with us on Facebook! Have an amazing summer!