The 7 Best Durango Rafting Tours

1.Durango Half Day Rafting Trip – Lower Animas River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 942 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107 a head Our pick

Spend about four hours rafting Durango’s Lower Animas River with a guide such as Sam, Nina, Rob, or Anna. You’ll handle mild to Class III rapids, hear local stories, stop for granola bars and fruit, and return by shuttle. It’s a good first rafting trip for ages 4 and up, though water levels affect the excitement.

“Awesome experience. Highly recommend the rafting trip. Rode the lower Animas River. The staff was great at Mild and Wild.”

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2.Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip – Lower Animas River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 583 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75 a head

Meet Mild to Wild at 50 Animas View Dr. Guides such as Kaleb, Dylan, Stephen, Riley, and Trey lead a one-hour Lower Animas run with Class II rapids and one Class III rapid. Choose a mild family trip or a livelier ride, paddle with your guide, and return by shuttle after about 2.5 hours.

“Great guide. Easy to book and easy to work with. Went with children and we felt very safe and crew was informative.”

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3.Durango Rafting – Quarter Day Family Friendly Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65 a head Cheapest seat

Paddle the Animas River through Durango on a two-hour, family-friendly trip led by a certified guide. You get a life jacket, helmet, transport, and free parking. Guides such as Shiloh, Katie, Hannah, Shay, and Steve are known for clear safety instruction, local stories, games, and well-timed splashes. Minimum age is four.

“The rafting was so much fun. Our guide Shiloh was very entertaining and knowledgeable. It was very good for first time rafters and experienced ones.”

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4.Durango Rafting – Half Day Family Friendly Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95 a head

Paddle the Animas River with Mountain Waters Rafting on a beginner-friendly half-day trip for ages 4 and up. Certified guides such as Courtney, Bobby, Shiloh, and Dory lead small groups through gentle rapids, river scenery, and Santa Rita Park. Free parking, gear, and shuttle transport are included.

“Really enjoyed the water park area. Bobby our guide was great. It was a lot tamer than we expected. Would have been nice for a few more rapids & splashes but, I guess that’s up to the river”

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5.Durango ~ 2.5 “Splash “N” Dash” Family Rafting Lower Animas River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79 a head

Paddle the Lower Animas River for about an hour on this 2.5-hour Durango outing. Your guide handles instruction, navigation, and safety while you enjoy gentle water, small rapids, and mountain scenery. The trip suits children from age 3, includes gear and shared transport, and may offer fun extras such as river surfing when conditions allow.

“They didn’t waste a lot of our time getting gear and riding bus to entry site or back after the trip which was really cool. Our guide Brandon was really chill and did a great job guiding us safely down the river. The river was a bit tamer and slower than what I expected so we were able to jump out of the raft and cool off. There were a few small rapids so my daughter who was a first time rafter got to experience a couple of mins of challenging water at the end which we all really enjoyed. It was a fun time and worth the money.”

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6.Durango Colorado – Rafting 1/2 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89 a head

Raft the Animas River for about three hours on this four-and-a-half-hour Durango outing. Your guide handles safety training, gear, snacks, and river transport. Guides such as Cal, Sean, Alex, and Casey are praised for making first-timers feel at ease, though low water can shorten or soften the trip.

“It was our first time, and we love it! We had a very nice guide Sean, who is funny and informative..Overall we would love to do it again.”

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7.Durango ~ 4.5 hr “Half-Day” Family Rafting Lower Animas River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94 a head

Spend about four and a half hours rafting the Lower Animas River from Santa Rita Park with Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours. You’ll paddle through Class I, II, and III rapids with a trained guide, using provided equipment and shared transfers. Guides such as Derick, Veronica, and Berry are known for good stories, river knowledge, and a relaxed approach.

“Our raft guide Veronica was a good guide and did a good job. My daughter enjoyed the trip and body surfing the rapids.”

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