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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $80.00

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Sun 17 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.

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Reviews (210)

Jd R

Aug 2019

Had a great time! We were testing out this adventure before bringing our two kids and it is SO worth it!!! The guides were funny, informed, professional and all around great! There were many family groups that went as well and all seemed as though they were enjoying themselves. I loved the fact that they considered all the groups going and split up the rafts accordingly. Walker and Joe were the best! We would totally recommend this to anyone looking for a first time rafting experience. Thank you all for the wonderful time!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Best time ever is a heck of a compliment and knowing Joe and Walker I do not doubt it. Those two and every single one of the guides this year has been a source of pride for Mountain Waters. Thank you for the review.

tomanddeborah

Aug 2019

Never been white water rafting. We chose the 4 hr trip which runs from north of Durango to south. I believe it was a category 1-3. Ran in to several area's where we got drenched. AJ was our guide and did an excellent job of guiding us along with leading his team of 3/4 other guides.He was very knowledgeable of rafting and outdoors. There are many other rafting trips there but I went with Mountain Water because of the reviews and they are right. Everyone from the girls at the counter to the bus driver were the best

Response from Host

Aug 2019

I'm glad you mentioned reading the reviews because sometimes, not often, but sometimes, I wonder if I am the only one who has read all 1,111 (the total today at 8 pm on August 8, 2019). Upon further speculation, I'm sure there is at least one other person who has read them all. I am very glad you picked Mountain Waters to go rafting with and had an excellent time, thank you for taking the time to write a review!

Blake S

Aug 2019

Cheddar is an awesome guide. Had seven kids in the boat and they all felt safe even on the class 3 rapids. He was very helpful and funny! We highly recommend this company for a good time on the river.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Cheddar has been a great addition to the river crew and I love to hear he took care of you and the kids, thank you for the review!