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

Fri 15 Nov

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Starting at $80.00

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Fri 15 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)

Tim B

Jul 2018

Our tour guide Michael did an amazing job on our tour. We have 5 kids ages 9, 7, 6, 4 & 4. Not an easy job for any tour company or guide but Michael crushed it. He brought us down the river safely during a very low flow so it took some real muscle and he did it with a smile. Tour company was right on time, well run, and a fair price.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

It has been a challenging summer with the low water levels, fire and sporadic train service here in Durango. I speak for us all at Mountain Waters when I thank you for noticing the effort the team is making and that they are crushing it, Cheers!

Tx_Traveling_Lite

Jul 2018

We took the 2-hour raft trip on the Animas River. The river itself was exciting, but the guide was very knowledgeable and kept us laughing the whole way. Next time we will take one of the longer trips! Suggest renting their inexpensive water footwear - 2 of us did and 2 of us wish we had! Great trip!

Response from Host

Jul 2018

I agree with you that the river is fun, but it is the guide who makes the trip. Thank you for the review, Cheers!

Suzanne76

Jul 2018

Rosie was a fantastic guide and kept my four sons(5, 8,9, and 11) laughing! Everyone on the trip had a great time and looks forward to rafting more as they get older.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Life time rafters is what we love to hear about. Come on back for some Class 4 whitewater on the world class Upper Animas River. Thank you for the review, Cheers!