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)

Mekblevins98

Jul 2022

CPT Vinny was the most informative about safety and history of the area. The whole trip was fun and the kids had a blast!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much for keeping it weird and writing a review! We are so happy you enjoyed rafting the river with Vinny as your guide. He is awesome and so full of knowledge!

TravelinHawg20

Jul 2022

Great time rafting with the Mild to Wild Team. River was down a bit, but Toby was a great guide and made sure everyone was safe and had fun!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy to hear you had a great time with Toby even when Mother Nature hasn't been cooperating with the rains! We are super grateful to have Toby on our team!

Pioneer19204980309

Jul 2022

Kip was amazing!! We was an excellent guide!! We went surfing! It was so much fun! We all love it and would definitely go back! Ask for Kip!!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for your review, we are so happy you loved having Kip as your guide. He really is so much fun and such an excellent guide! We can't wait to have you all back to raft with Kip!