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 23 Sep

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Starting at $97.01

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Mon 23 Sep

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)

amylendermon

Jul 2022

We did the half day white water rafting. Everyone was very friendly and told us everything we needed to know before heading out. You get a life jacket, helmet, and paddle. The life jackets were kind of smelly but could have been worse. Bring water bottle for the boat and put on sunscreen before. We got a $12 waterproof reusable phone case that you can take pictures through from the gift shop. We were able to fit the car key in that rather than leaving it on the hooks they provide so I definitely recommend doing something like that. Our guide was Brodie/Brody (not sure of spelling); he was great! Definitely seemed like an expert on the water. He was also able to point out different locations and information about the area as we went through. We enjoyed his recommendations in town and stories, it really made the trip entertaining. All of the guides seemed friendly and knowledgeable, I don’t think you could go wrong. The water was low so we did get stuck a couple of times, but Brodie quickly got us going again. It was not as fast and rough as my previous perception of white water rafting which was fine by me. It was nice to relax and float with no rigorous paddling involved. I believe there are different sections of the river to do if you want more of the thrill. We got some good photos and purchased them at the end for $45. You get all the digital copies from your boat instantly. Do it if you’re visiting Durango!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review, we really appreciate it! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed rafting with us despite low waters. We love our aqua cases for that very reason, they are perfect for photos and to avoid losing all of your essentials to the river, which does happen quite frequently out there! We are also glad to hear that you enjoyed having Brody as your guide, he is super knowledgeable about the area and is an overall fun and experienced guide! Thank you again for sharing an adventure in Durango with us, we are looking forward to having you along for the ride next time around! Think rain!

Philip T

Jul 2022

Kipper the Skipper was an Awesome Guide!! Great time rafting, top notch, first class operation!! Great trip for anyone, we took our teen kids and it was a riot!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much for your review Philip, we are so glad to hear that you and the teens had a great time with Kip! We are so lucky to have him on the team!

Curious23793847199

Jul 2022

This was my family’s first time going rafting and it was an extremely fun experience that the staff really helped us enjoy. We had Dillon as our guide and he was extremely helpful, informative, and a fun guide. The rest of the staff with us was also really entertaining and the whole rafting experience was really fun.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for submitting a review, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your first river rafting trip with Dillon! We are so happy to hear all the good things you. had to say about Dillon, we are lucky to have him as a guide with us!