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)

Bryce G

Jun 2018

Had a great day rafting through Durango. Never been rafting before, so I can’t really comment on the river, but the staff was awesome. Our guide Patty is an expert rock-dodger and first-class fun seeker. We had a great time floating down the Animas and chatting about restaurants in town.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Something about running rivers definitely gets you thinking about food! The Animas River has many faces and the run in town is family and beginner friendly while the river north of town has world class challenging level 4 and level 5 whitewater! For more action on the family friendly stretch, try and inflatable kayak. Thanks for the review, Cheers!

davidS3002FJ

Jun 2018

The staff was amazing! Patti (our guide) had us go through the rocks easily and had us do a surf against the water at one point. Shannon kept us having fun on the ride to and from the meeting area. If we go back to Colorado we'll definitely try to be "duckies" next time! :-) Thanks for the great experience!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

It is Ducky season! Inflatable kayaks definitely make the trip more exciting and challenging on the family friendly Animas River Trip in Durango, thanks for the review, Cheers!

S1428MSjerrys

Jun 2018

Quick trip to Durango for our 26th wedding anniversary had us booking a half-day on the lower Animas. We rafted the upper Piedra with MWR last June so our expectations for the lower Animas was of a quiet float. We were delighted with the movement and white water of the lower Animas. Beau was a Great! guide and Frank was entertaining as our bus driver. Happy Rafting!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Congratulations on your 26th wedding anniversary and thanks for coming back to see us! Next summer I suggest a Mesa Verde National Park tour with Frank. If you thought he was entertaining driving the rafting bus in town you will definitely be awed by his depth of knowledge concerning our nations premier archaeological national park. Cheers!