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

Thu 24 Oct

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Starting at $75.21

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Thu 24 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)

DHdrummer19

Jul 2019

This was my 2nd time rafting with Mild 2 Wild in Durango, and they never cease to amaze. I brought out my girlfriend and her 3 kids (ages 16,13,11) to Durango and I knew right where to go for a rafting trip. None of the kids were very strong swimmers, but our guide was phenomenal and put everyone's minds at ease. Our guide, Trudy, was exceptional and gave them a trip they're not soon to forget. When we finished with the trip, all 3 wanted to take swim lessons so they could tackle the Class-4 Rapids on our next visit... hopefully with Trudy at the wheel again. She was a wonderful guide, and I can't thank her enough. If you get to ride the Animas river in Durango, head to Mild to Wild and be sure to ask for Trudy!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the stunning review! Glad that we got to take you out for a second Durango rafting adventure. Trudy is an excellent guide. We hope she can take you out on some class IV rapids next time!

luke_renda

Jul 2019

Saying that our trip down the lower animus was fun is a severe understatement. It was definitely the best rafting adventure I’ve ever embarked on. What made the trip even better was our outgoing and very friendly guide, Trudy. During the whole rafting trip Trudy was talking to my grandparents and was sparking up good conversation when times got a bit awkward. Trudy also asked not only my little brothers various questions about what sports they played, she also asked my grandparents about their lives. Even on the bus ride back to Mild to Wild, she sparked up conversations and her fun loving, kind attitude never made anyone feel down or bored. Trudy was truly the best guide and I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants to take the rafting journey at Mild to Wild.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the review, Luke! Trudy is an incredible guide. Feel free to request her anytime!

madeleine04

Jul 2019

I’ve been rafting on class 4 and 5 rapids before so when I was told I was going on the mild ride I was kind of like oh okay this should be pretty chill. I went with an age range of 7-70. The small rapids were pretty fun to raft down and the very last BIG rapids were SO MUCH FUN!! Overall it was perfect for everyone and we all had lots of fun. Our raft guide was Lucy. She was super sweet and so much fun! When we went down the last big rapid, her paddle came out of the hold and she couldn’t paddle good but she took action and we made it down the big rapid while having tons of fun. I would highly recommend!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the review! Glad the trip was exciting for you.