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

Mon 07 Oct

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Starting at $97.01

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Mon 07 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)

MinMinMinz1

Apr 2021

It was an awesome whitewater kayaking with an awesome instructor who gave us a lot of info about the town as we kayak down animas river!! He was very friendly and patient and so as the other instructor who helped people on a raft. The river water was icy cold but their wet suits kept us warm. The river overall wasn’t as rugged as I imagined, except one portion where my legs were thrown up in the air, but still it was more than enough for a beginner. When the water level is low, I believe kayak is the best option since you get more control but if you don’t think you can paddle constantly for a couple hours then go with a raft for sure ;) I consider myself fit but still I got sore the next day :P The operator who helped us with booking through online chatting was very friendly and helpful. I recommend you to be a little flexible about your schedule because they contacted me a day before to inform that their trip minimum for the afternoon trip I booked did not meet so they need to cancel our reservation but we managed to keep it by charging it to their morning trip and joining other people. The office has clean bathrooms and changing room for us to get ready for the adventure and they hold car keys for us. It’s definitely definitely worth the price.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Thank you such much for your review! We're so glad you had a great time kayaking, and were ready to take on the early spring snowmelt with us. Also, we want to thank you for your flexibility with your trip, this time of year tends to have less bookings and we are truly appreciative of your understanding with us. So happy you had a great experience all around, thank you again!

samanthawQ4142IT

Apr 2021

We did the half day down the lower animas mid April with Ben. The whole thing was amazing. Lots of animal sightings and Ben was a fantastic guide. Full of fun facts and very fun guy overall. Whatever he is getting paid is not enough, he definitely deserves a raise because he far exceeded our expectations. We had so much fun and will surely be back for a more wild rafting experience.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Hi Samantha! Thank you so much for your review, and we're glad to hear the Ben made your experience so wonderful. We're truly lucky to have him, and agree that he's top notch! Thank you again, and we're looking forward to getting you on another river!

NataMariSauce

Apr 2021

Trey was an awesome guide, my husband and I had so much fun! The water was really cold so it was great that they offered wetsuits, definitely would recommend. It was a pretty mellow rafting trip, great experience for first timers like us, or if you’re looking for a fun day out on the water. 10/10 would do again!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Thank you so much for your review! We're so glad you had a great time with Trey, and braved the super fresh snowmelt with us!