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Durango Family-Friendly 2-Hour Rafting Trip
4.9
201 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.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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
What's Not Included
- 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
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(201 Ratings)
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Nachume2023
Jun 14, 2024
More please - Amazing rafting. Next time will go for level 4 and 5. We all had a lot of fun . Our instructor Hannah was amazing. Adventurist, knowledgeable and very funny. Thank you
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Kimi_b
Jun 14, 2024
Great family fun - We rafted the river with our 3 kids (11, 9, and 6). It was a great experience. Karen was our guide and she was fantastic—capable, educated, intelligent and fun!!
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Michelle
Jun 10, 2024
Definitely fun for the whole family. - Cara was amazing. Best guide to have if you're nervous at all, hands down. Axel was funny, informative, and would also be a great guide. Cara can calm the worst of nerves. She is knowledgeable, fun, and very good at rafting. We booked in advance and there was a storm that luckily subsided literally seconds before our departure. But important to note that this trip runs rain or shine and is non refundable after I think it's 24 hours. We had a blast. We are definitely planning on using Mountain Waters again. We will be requesting Cara also.
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Stay31593564434
Jun 9, 2024
Awesome family adventure - We had a great time. Family of 5 with 3 kiddos under 12. Axel was our boat guide and trip leader. He was fantastic with the kids. We all had a blast and it was probably the highlight of our week in Durango.
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Jenny_j
Jun 4, 2024
Great family run on the Animas River - Great river run with our 4 yr old. The river was high and we didn’t have to dodge many rocks . Guides Hannah and Karen and our bus driver Trevor were all very knowledgeable and we for sure felt safe with them. Great company!
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Ameliaj871
Jun 3, 2024
SO FUN!! - so fun! perfect for families with little kids. a few waves but not too many. hannah was a great guide! karen and tyson kept us safe & we’re so fun!!
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Katerip2022
Sep 8, 2023
Family Fun! - The kids had a great time. It was their first experience rafting, and they felt safe and well prepared for the event. The guides were helpful. Thank you for a fun family experience. (I didn't go, but my friend took them, and this is what I heard back from the group)
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Ambersl5017vp
Aug 28, 2023
Wonderful and Easy experience! - I had a 17 hour layover in Durango and ended up doing this kayaking trip. I was very happy with my choice! They take care of everything for you and the water for kayaking wasn’t too boring and wasn’t too scary…just right! The guides are funny and do a great job. If you’re an introvert like me, then the solo kayak gives you plenty of alone time but still “with” the guide and groups in the rafts. The water is refreshing to get in on a hot day as well. It was the perfect half day adventure and beautiful views of Durango’s nature and the Animas River. A big buck in velvet even came down to drink from the river while we went by. Just beautiful.
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720murphyn
Aug 15, 2023
Very dope! - Fantastic time on the river with family. The guides were fantastic and kept it fun. Would highly recommend!
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Vickie_w
Jun 14, 2024
White water fun - We had a great guide named Margaret. She steered us perfectly through the rapids and made the experience fun. The water was really cold but our family had a great time. There are a lot of safety precautions and rules and the bus to the river was extremely hot but the rafting was great.
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