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Animas River Rafting: Family-Friendly Adventure
4.9
269 Ratings
Durango
Rafting the Animas River is consistently rated as one of the highlights of visitors vacationing in Durango, Colorado. Enjoy a safe and fun Animas River raft trip in the company of a professional guide. The family-friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Kid-tested and mom-approved since 1981.
Rafting the Animas River is consistently rated as one of the highlights of visitors vacationing in Durango, Colorado. Enjoy a safe and fun Animas River raft trip in the company of a professional guide. The family-friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Kid-tested and mom-approved since 1981.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Animas River - The Quarter Day Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren’t sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! Family-friendly raft trips on the Animas River through downtown Durango will be the highlight of your family vacation. The pride of Mountain Waters Rafting is our staff. The trip specialists in the…
- Animas River - The Quarter Day Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren’t sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! Family-friendly raft trips on the Animas River through downtown Durango will be the highlight of your family vacation. The pride of Mountain Waters Rafting is our staff. The trip specialists in the office, the guides on the river, and the drivers getting you safely there and back. These great folks shape the experience you have and we believe they are the very best! They will show you a great time on the water and inform you all about Durango and the surrounding area. Whether it’s the thrill of spring run-off or a lazy summer float, every member of the family will enjoy the scenic beauty of “El Rio de las Animas Perdidas,” the “River of Lost Souls”.
What's Included
- Transportation to and from the river
- Professionally certified white water guide
- Free parking
- Raft equipment: life jackets, helmets
- Transportation to and from the river
- Professionally certified white water guide
- Free parking
- Raft equipment: life jackets, helmets
What's Not Included
- Thermal gear available for rent at time of trip
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Thermal gear available for rent at time of trip
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Children under 11 must weigh at least 30 pounds
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Children under 11 must weigh at least 30 pounds
Location
303 W College Dr
West College Drive
In the Albertsons grocery store parking lot next to the Double Tree Hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(269 Ratings)
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Jana
Aug 31, 2025
Our rafting adventure - Professional staff and friendly raft guides. Maya was great…it was an adventure. The river was low but she made it fun!!
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Jeremy_k
Aug 18, 2025
Great, fun guides,... - Great, fun guides, excellent experience for families, kids. We did the 1/4 day which was perfect for kids
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Sueb876
Aug 13, 2025
Grandma and grandson had an awesome day - My 8 year old grandson and I had such an enjoyable. Kina engaged with my grandson and made it memorable . Though the water was lower than usual , the swimming stop was a thrill.
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160britannyc
Aug 10, 2025
Great experience with kids! - We had the best experience rafting in Durango, CO! Although the river wasn't running as high as we hoped, the guides made our trip memorable. Sam, Hannah and Chris were awesome hosts! We would recommend this adventure to anyone with in the area!
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H976uqtinam
Aug 6, 2025
Fun-filled family rafting - Starting off Eric was very helpful because our bus arrived late from the train ride Pat's off to Eric great team leader. Trevor our bus driver was very friendly and made sure that our life jackets were secure great job Trevor also a great bus driver. Maya was our raft guide and she was very friendly and made us feel very welcome to be with her excellent guy. Thanks to all of you for a great rafting experience.
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Chfdady1
Aug 1, 2025
Day rafters from Little Rock - Came in from Arkansas to pick my son up from my daughter’s home and decided to do a quick float. Had an amazing time with our guide Chris
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775meghanb
Aug 1, 2025
Family of 4 fun! - This was an amazing experience for our 10 and 12 year old. Asher did a great job guiding us down the river, providing fun facts as well as recs on the area. Water was low this time of year but still a great experience for all. Thanks!
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Alexislg9542yu
Jul 29, 2025
Amazing guides and wonderful experience! Highly recommend! 🌊🚣🏼♀️ - The guides and experience were amazing! Hannah and Eric were both so funny, kind, and helpful! I’m so grateful that I was able to experience this while visiting Durango! I hope anyone that visits this wonderful place gets to enjoy this as much as I did! It was extremely interactive and family friendly! Thank you Mountain Waters Rafting for a truly amazing experience! ☺️😁😎
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G9473ijchrish
Jul 28, 2025
Worth it! - Great ride. Even with low waters it was a blast! Highly recommend! Our guide was awesome. Amelia brought fun, humor, and energy to the experience.
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Oklahomawilsons
Jul 27, 2025
Great Experience for All !! - Great time!!! Amelia was the best!!!! Next time we will come in early June so the snowmelt will be fresher and water higher.
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