Half-Day Family Rafting in Durango, Colorado

Overview

Explore Durango’s Lower Animas River on this half-day family rafting trip through town. The Lower Animas is a popular river for visitors and locals alike. Get a unique view of Durango through the rapids and experience the scenic beauty south of town. Paddle along with the guide or sit back and relax as the guide does all the work. Learn the history of the region and stories of local traditions as you experience Durango, Colorado river rafting. Rafting on the Lower Animas in Durango offers a great mild trip option for ages 4 and up.

City: Durango

Tue 01 Oct

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Starting at $97.01

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Tue 01 Oct

Starting at $97.01

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What's Included

Pre-trip safety orientation

River and land access fees included

Round trip shuttle from main office

highly maintained equipment

Free Parking

Free splash jackets and helmets (if desired)

Trip Leaders average 2,000 river miles

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years
Wet-suit and wet-suit boot rentals are highly recommended through June

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (658)

bmaura21

Jul 2021

We had an amazing time. I highly recommend this company. Parker was amazing, knowledgeable and full of stories about the area. Well done

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you so much for your review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great time rafting in Durango with Parker!

Carmen6705

Jul 2021

Family Rafting was awesome! Even the teenager enjoyed it! Our guide Alyssa was great! Perfect trip for first timers.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you so much for your review! We're happy to hear that your family enjoyed rafting with Alyssa in Durango!

MTM_and_LGG

Jul 2021

Our family of four did the 3/4 day rafting trip on the Animas river in late July. This was more mild than wild since it was the was the end of the season and the water was quite low. In those conditions, the challenge becomes more avoiding getting stuck on the rocks rather than staying in the boat through big white water. Our guide MD was very skilled at maneuvering the boat in these difficult waters, which seems to be much harder than when the flow is higher. We couldn't have asked for a better guide; aside from keeping us off the rocks, she was also a lot of fun, and a wealth of local knowledge She went out of her way to make sure we got the best experience possible; for example, we "surfed" the big wave in the whitewater park multiple times, which delighted our daughter at the front of the boat as she got soaked. Thanks MD!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you so much for your detailed review! We're so happy to hear that your family had a good time with MD on the Animas!