Durango Rafting - Family Friendly Raft Trip

Overview

Rafting the Animas River is consistently rated as one of the highlights of visitors vacationing in Durango, Colorado. Enjoy a safe and fun Animas River raft trip in the company of a professional guide. The family-friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Kid-tested and mom-approved since 1981.

City: Durango

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $80.00

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $80.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Raft equipment: life jackets, helmets

Transportation to and from the river

Professionally certified white water guide

Free Parking

Rafting Tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years
Children under 11 must weigh at least 30 pounds
This is a friendly entry level raft trips suitable for most everyone.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Mountain Waters Rafting & Adventure Company

Park for free, check-in with office, get ready for trip, go rafting!

Animas River

Rafting!

Animas River Trail

Animas River Trail runs most the length of this trip

Santa Rita Park

Standard snack spot - whitewater park

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (210)

604claymontestates

Jul 2020

Pete was a fantastic guide and really knew his stuff on the river. We were in good hands! He made it fun and interesting with tidbits of history about Durango. My two teenage sone were in kayaks and he guided them wonderfully.

Response from Host

Jul 2020

We truly are kid tested and mom approved since 1981! Thank you for adding your testimony!

Leann G

Jul 2020

We had a great time on our half day rafting trip! We have three kids, ranging from 11-16, and even though the oldest and I were basically terrified of doing this, our guide, Eric, did a great job of making it a blast for all of us and keeping us all safe. They also take precautions for COVID, which is important. We’ll have lifetime memories of this trip! Highly recommend this activity and this operator!

Response from Host

Jul 2020

COVID precautions are super important to us to protect our employees and our guests and it has been great to see everyone cooperate and do their part. Thank you so much for the recommendation and review!

Case1096

Jul 2020

Just about any company can take you rafting, but the guides make the trip. We were lucky to be paired up with Rosie. She was very patient with Grandma who couldn't swim and our 10 year old who asked a million questions. Rosie made this trip so much fun, the 4 hours flew by and it was over too quick! Rosie was very knowledgeable about the river as well as lots of interesting Durango history. If you can request a guide, ask for Rosie! We also appreciated all of their Covid precautions that each family had their own raft and guide. They kept the groups small and respected masks when not on the water. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could!

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thank you so much for drawing attention to our COVID response, it has been a tremendous success as it has been embraced by both our employees and our guests. And well, rafting with Rosie or any of our guides is exactly what makes the trip. Thank you for the considerate review, we appreciate it!