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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $80.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Sean S

Jun 2018

Marcus took us on a fantastic family trip down the Animas river. We had quite the group with 11 of in total, the youngest at 8 years old, and a number of first timers. Marcus was awesome and dialed the trip in perfectly. Everyone had an awesome time. I highly recommend Mountain Rivers Rafting if you are in the area and looking for a great time on the water!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Perfect day of Rafting, Best Day Ever and Highlight of our Visit are my favorite phrases to hear. Can you imagine a job where that is your goal and you get to achieve it daily? We are a fortunate group of people who love sharing our passion, thank you for the review, Cheers!

lturk92

Jun 2018

Bama and Rosie were our guides on this trip, and were FANTASTIC!! It was tame enough for our not-so-sure companions, yet had enough rapids to keep the rest of us entertained. Fun for the entire family! The company was easy to work with, and all the employees were very knowledgeable about the river and surrounding areas, including additional activities for the rest of our trip. We would use them again in a heartbeat.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Great to hear your family had a wonderful experience on the Animas River. Our guides are THE best and prove it on the river, in the mountains on our 4x4 Jeep Trail Tours and on our Mesa Verde National Park Tours. We look forward to seeing you again, Cheers!

Anonymous

Jun 2018

ANDREW was our guide and he was outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable, and upbeat. He took the time to make sure everyone was comfortable and excited. First time rafter with children and other previous rafters. The lower animas was a great first adventure with the kids but if you are looking for a little more adrenaline then plan to do both the upper and lower (unfortunately the upper was shut down due to wildfires). Any return visit gets you 10% off your next adventure.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

We are lucky to be just one of three companies that are permitted to run the Upper Animas River. Another great way to make the family friendly stretch more exciting is to do it in an inflatable kayak. And besides the return visit getting you 10% off, we also have packages with our 4x4 Jeep Trail Tours, Pedal and Paddle Bicycle Package, Zip LIne or Rock Climbing Adventures that get you 10% off your first visit, Cheers!