Family Rafting on Lower Animas River: An Exciting Way to Experience Durango, Colorado
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Durango
Experience the thrill of family rafting on the Lower Animas River in Durango, Colorado. Paddle through rapids, enjoy scenic beauty, and learn about the region's history and traditions. Perfect for ages 4 and up!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 32nd St Bridge - River Access Point - Enjoy a Durango rafting half day river trip through town! Get a different view of Durango through the rapids and absorb the scenic beauty south of town. The Lower Animas is a popular river for visitors and locals, alike! Overall, a great place to be!
Learn the history of the region and stories of local traditions as you experience Durango, Colorado river rafting! Paddle along with the guide, or sit back and relax as the guide does all the work…your choice!
What's Included
- Comprehensive pre-trip safety orientation
- Inclusive river and land access fees
- Convenient round-trip shuttle service
- Top-notch, well-maintained equipment
- Complimentary parking facilities
- Free use of splash jackets and helmets
- Experienced Trip Leaders with over 2,000 river miles
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a half-day family river rafting adventure on Durango’s Lower Animas River. The Lower Animas is a favourite among both tourists and residents. Capture the unique perspective of Durango as you traverse the rapids and soak in the picturesque landscape located south of the city. Choose to paddle along with the guide, or sit back and let them do all the hard work. Gain insight into the region’s history and understand local customs as you indulge in the river rafting experience in Durango, Colorado. The Lower Animas in Durango provides an optimal gentle trip suitable for individuals aged 4 and above.
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Wet-suit and wet-suit boot rentals are highly recommended through June
Location
50 Animas View Dr
Animas View Drive
Meet at the main office. Your reserved time is your meet time, there is NO need to be ANY early than your reserved time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Donnasi9542bv
Oct 30, 2023
Awesome day with a great tour guide! - The entire experience was GREAT, from booking to tour. Booking was simple, no pressure and VERY accommodating to our needs. Lee, our tour guide, felt like a long lost friend by the end of the tour. Best day of our vacation!! He was a great tour guide and very capable driver, which is VERY important on this tour! Will definitely book their Jeep tour next year, it was just a little too late in the season this time. You won't regret booking with this group!
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Texasgirl51999
Sep 13, 2023
Fun experience! - For being my first rafting trip, the half day rafting trip down the Animas River in Durango, CO. was perfect. The river was low but still had plenty of rapids. Joe, our guide, was so personable and friendly. He told us about all the other rafting trips that were available, in CO. and Utah, 3-day, 6-day, etc. and I was ready to sign up. Fun afternoon!
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Marajh329ho
Sep 6, 2023
Mild to Wild is AWESOME - Dillon was an amazing guide! This was our second year rafting with Mild to Wild and we will definitely be back next year.
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Owen50
Sep 3, 2023
Fun even at low water - Fun trip even though the River levels were very low (on the order of 390 something). Guide mostly kept raft from getting stuck on rocks, max the one decent rapid fun and helped us surf the bottom of it.
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Tandavincent
Sep 2, 2023
Rio rocks! - Rio was awesome. Even though the water was lower than we had hoped it was still a blast! Would totally recommend Mild to Wild.
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G2013xtdaves
Aug 21, 2023
Excellent! - Jesse was an excellent guide. Everyone was having fun. Our family called this the "best part of our trip."
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Carolsc3837sy
Aug 21, 2023
Relaxing Animas river float - The trip was enjoyable and our guide Nathaniel could not have been more perfect. You can tell he has a passion for the river.
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Cannibalcat
Aug 21, 2023
First time rafters! - Had such a great time. This was perfect for a first timer! I didn’t feel nervous from the start, the entire staff was friendly and helpful the whole time. Rio was an amazing guide and I would recommend him too anyone that has never rafted, he will keep you coming back and booking him. I know I will be!
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A8324gwdanielh
Aug 20, 2023
A blast! - Rio was our guide he was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip even better! Would highly recommend and will be doing another trip with him.
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Luvthebeachtx
Aug 19, 2023
Great rafting experience with Brody! - Fantastic rafting experience! Brody was an amazing guide. Gave us lots of rafting tips as well as local history along the river. Would definitely do again and would request Brody!
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