The Lower Animas River is one of the nation's most accessible rafting trips’a must-do in Durango for a day of family-friendly fun. Your guides can provide a range of options for all comfort levels, from a mild trip for ages 4+ to a Class III trip for an adrenaline-filled ride. No matter your route, you'll get your fair share of beautiful scenery, thrills, and splashes.
- All necessary equipment and instruction is provided’great for almost all ages
- Choose to paddle with your guides or sit back and watch the action
- Enjoy fabulous scenery, getting a look at the wild side of Durango
- Free parking and round-trip shuttles to put-in site provided
What To Expect
Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours
Meet at our Durango Office and suit up for the river!
Your fun, knowledgeable and experienced river guides will get you fitted for a life jacket, helmet, and other river getup if needed (wetsuits when the weather/water is chilly).
We’ll then shuttle over to the river and have a quick safety orientation before heading out on the beautiful Animas River for an hour.
We’ll splash through plenty of refreshing Class II rapids, and one exciting Class III as we paddle downstream.
Class II rapids are “fun and friendly” splashing those at the front of the boat, while Class III 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. If you’re rafting later in the season, we’ll have some additional entertainment as we navigate between the rocks in the river!
After an hour of fun, we’ll take out, load up the boats and shuttle you back to our Durango Office.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 4 years
Wet-suit and wet-suit boot rentals are highly recommended through June
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 700 travelers
Include
River and land access fees included
Trip Leaders average 2,000 river miles
Highly maintained equipment
Round trip shuttle from main office
Free Parking
Pre-trip safety orientation
Free splash jackets and helmets (if desired)
Exclude
Gratuities
Max group – 15
