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

Fri 04 Oct

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Starting at $97.01

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Fri 04 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)

WadeF

Jul 2021

Whole experience was very enjoyable, even the bus rides to put in and return! Justin was our guide and he was funny, informative and a joy to be around. The trip was a great learning experience for those new to white water rafting and left all of us eager to try more difficult trips in the future.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

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

kvmurray

Jul 2021

We took our kids ages 12, 14, 16, and 17 on a half-day trip in late June. Even though the river is moving slower by this stage in the season we had a great time! The kids actually thought maneuvering around the rocks and even getting a little stuck (and un-stuck) was funny, though their favorite part was going through the class III rapids. Our guide, Ashton, was super knowledgeable about the river and the area and we enjoyed the sort of tour-guide aspect of the trip. One thing I would recommend is not bothering with the wet suit rentals unless you are super cold-natured. I couldn't even keep just the splash jacket on (over swimsuit and dry-fit shirt/shorts) as it got hot fast. We did rent the neoprene booties, though I think we would've been just as good leaving our Teva's and Chacos on. Overall I highly recommend, our party had the teens in our raft, and younger children down to four years old in another raft (though they did have to walk around the class III on the banks), and everyone had a great time!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you so much for your detailed review! We're so glad to hear your family had a great time rafting with Ashton!

mlo4

Jul 2021

We had a great time rafting down the Animas river with Justin as our guide. It was the first time our teenagers have gone rafting and they loved every minute of it! Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you so much for your review! We're so glad to hear your family had a great time rafting with Justin!