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 24 Dec

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Starting at $97.01

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

DESYLAY123

Jan 2018

We arrived at Mild to wild and were fitted for our life jackets and equipment by the tour guides. We all loaded on an old school bus for a short ride through town to the Animas River. The guides gave a short lesson on rafting and out we went. The guide was really professional and pointed out a lot of the history of Durango as we floated down the river. This is a Very Mild river for rafting, (perfect for kids) only one small section of rapids. It was more like a leisurely float down the river with a good friend. Our guide was concerned for our safety the whole trip and was a lot of fun. All the guides seemed to be happy and knowledgeable. Would use them again

Response from Host

May 2018

Thanks for your review of our professionalism. We always want to be the best we can be and train for this continually. Can't wait to see you again.

Judy S

Jan 2018

We had a wonderful guide - Rio - he really knew the area and shared what he knew. We were three adults and had a great trip on the lower Animus. The rating was 2-3 in late June, turns out we hardly had to lift an oar!! In retrospect, we should have done the upper Animus. This was a trip any family could do with no concerns for safety. Lunch was amazingly efficient and tasty.

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Thanks so much for your review of our Lower Animas 3/4th day trip. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with Rio. This is our family mild trip, and the Upper Animas is a big jump up as it is one of the most challenging commercially adventurous trips in the US. We also have trips in between - the San Miguel River and Piedra River trips nearby. Thanks for choosing Mild to Wild.

Craig M

Aug 2017

The half day white water rafting trip was worth every penny. Out guide, Rio, was skilled, friendly and knowledgeable. He kept us entertained with his knowledge of the area and rafting in general. I would very definitely go rafting with them again.