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

Thu 10 Oct

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Starting at $97.01

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Thu 10 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)

princessebird

Jun 2018

We went on a half-day lower Animas River tour in Durango. We made an impromptu visit to Durango in part to support the tourism that was being affected by the wildfires. On Monday, we booked the tour for 8am on Friday. On Tuesday, a rep called me to confirm. We were then in Mesa Verde for 2 days without any internet service. Apparently, on Wednesday night, they emailed me to move the tour time to 9am. There was no explanation as to why the time had changed or any option to cancel (we were within the the 48 hour window where you can't cancel). And I didn't notice this until Thursday night when I was scrolling through the 250 emails I had gotten since Tuesday. It would have been nice to have a phone call (or voice mail) to explain why the tour was changed from the time I booked. The rafting tour itself was fantastic. Beth was really awesome. We were the only customers on the raft, and the staff took great care of us. We made a stop at a bathroom partway through, which was nice. My six-year-old had a fantastic time. She loved the rapids, and we all thought the entire trip was really nicely done. The bus was nice, the drive was short, the safety talk was appropriate, and the equipment was quality. We did a similar rafting trip in Moab, and Mild to Wild was much more professional (despite the whole changing the rafting time) to deal with. We would hire them again.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks for choosing Mild to Wild for both the Lower Animas River in Durango and the Colorado River in Moab. Fun you got to experience both a mountain river and a desert river. We are so sorry for the inconvenience of the hour time change on your trip in Durango. Glad you enjoyed Beth! She is a character. :)

hrivet50

Jun 2018

Both the morning Jeep tour and the afternoon rafting tripps were outstanding. My group consists of a 57, 14, 13, and 10 year olds. Both Doug (Jeep tour guide) and Ben (rafting guide) were outstanding. They both were very knowledgeable and were good with keeping the children engaged. I would highly recommend Mild to Wild to anyone visiting the Durango, CO area

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks for your recommendation! We greatly appreciate it. Looks like Doug and Ben did their job well....although when you love sharing the adventures of the SW as much as they do, it is not really a job! Thanks again for your kind words.

Gidget S

Jun 2018

This was our first experience with white water. While in Durango, we wanted to plan activities that would keep 4 teens entertained. We did the morning jeep tour that took us to Silverton (diverted from la plata due to fire) and 2nd half of day on lower animas. Jay and Doug were a good pair that were a wealth of historical info. The sights are spectacular...lots of waterfalls and cliffs. We got to pick up a quick bite for lunch before heading down the hill. Skip to afternoon: There is something about water that calms all ages. Ruby was super engaging, funny and kept the trip exciting. Would highly recommend the trip. The entire crew with mild to wild are really friendly and genuinely happy. It's contagious.Rent the booties. Keeps feet warm regardless of water temp.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks so much for sharing your experience and tips with others. Glad our joy was contagious! That is our goal. We really love what we do. Thanks for letting us share with you.