Durango Morning 1/4 Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River

From$69
2h 20m
Durango, USA

About this activity

The perfect option for those short on time, but still want to get on the river! Join the fun of rafting in Durango through class II-III rapids for an hour.

Highlights

  • Our Class III certified guides are highly trained and exceed state requirements.
  • Custom self bailing rafts with foot cups to help you stay in the boat!
  • The perfect mix of excitement through fun rapids and relaxation.
  • Great for all experience levels!
  • A great trip that pairs perfect with our other Durango tours.

Full description

Meet us at our Durango Office  at 8:30 AM and suit up for the river! You'll meet your guides and get fitted for a life jacket, helmet, and other river getup if needed (wetsuits or splash jackets when the weather/water is chilly). Then we'll shuttle over to the river! Your guides will provide a quick safety orientation before heading out on the beautiful Lower Animas River for an hour. In between the calm sections and time to chat with your guide, we'll splash through plenty of Class II and one Class III rapid as we paddle downstream. Class II rapids are "fun and friendly" rolling over the front of the bow and splashing those at the front of the boat. Class III rapids are "wet and fun" soaking everyone head to toe. Spring trips usually have higher flows with bigger splashes, while summer tends to have lower flows with more mild splashes. After an hour of fun, we'll take out, load up the boats and shuttle you back to our Durango Office.

Included / Excluded

  • Highly experienced and in-house trained river guides
  • Splash jackets
  • Shuttle from and back to our meet location
  • Self-bailing rafts, paddles, Helmets and Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices
  • Safety orientation and paddle instruction
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch/snacks
  • Wetsuits (rentals available for $15)

Meeting point

Start Location

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, Animas View Drive, Durango, CO, USA

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, 50 Animas View Dr, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • For safety, 4 and 5-year-olds will be escorted around the Smelter Rapid.
  • When water levels rise, we take extra safety precautions which may include walking around one of the rapids where the river narrows or using other river sections.
  • Low water season usually starts in July and rapid classes drop a ½ to a full notch. Our trips become more technical as we navigate through the rocks in the river.
  • Wetsuits are often required from May through June, and wetsuit boots are recommended all season. Rentals are available for $15!
  • All itineraries are subject to change due to water conditions.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

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Kathy Martin
Oct 2026
5.0

Amazing time and amazing guides! Irwin was our raft guide and he was super. Ben was our jeep tour guide and he made it a very fun experience!

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GetYourGuide traveler
Oct 2026
5.0

We liked the activity, though the river was very calm and water was low so we were mostly floating. Either way, we had a blast, and enjoyed the experience. Irving was amazing, and he had a ton of interesting stories to share with us!

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Helen MacMurray
Oct 2026
5.0

River guide Max was awesome and ensured we had a safe, fun trip. The scenery along the river was sensational! Highly recommend this trip!