Durango

Durango Family-Friendly 2-Hour Rafting Trip

Badge of ExcellenceDurango, USA
Economy Durango River Rafting Trip
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get your whole family out on the rapids with this whitewater rafting trip down the Animas River in Durango. Spend two hours in the company of an adventure guide, paddling over Class I, II, and III rapids, suitable for novices and experts alike (including children). Shoot down the river and take in the scenery, coming away with a sense of accomplishment and a better understanding of Colorado's wilderness.
  • Free parking on site at the rafting put-in
  • All safety equipment included so you can feel secure and comfortable
  • Expert white water guide leads the expedition
  • Family-friendly activity good for novices and experts alike

What's Included

  • Free parking
  • Raft equipment: life jackets, helmets.
  • Transportation to and from the river
  • Professionally certified white water guide
  • Thermal gear available for rent at time of trip
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 303 W College Dr, Durango, CO 81301, USA

    In the Albertsons grocery store parking lot next to the Double Tree Hotel

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • Children under 11 must weigh at least 30 pounds
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Greg_M
Great way to spend part of a summer afternoon!! Well organized and friendly staff. Our guide, Zach was great. Kind and experienced..he had us working as a team....and having fun. Easy paddle with several Class 2 and 3 rapids that were really fun. Ready for more!

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We had a wonderful time!...
Lindsey_M, Aug 2023
We had a wonderful time! James was a great guide and our kids loved the experience. One child is special needs and they were very accommodating.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
We are so happy to hear your family enjoyed their rafting trip with James. Thank you for the review! :)
Great way to spend an afternoon!!
Greg_M, Jul 2023
Great way to spend part of a summer afternoon!! Well organized and friendly staff. Our guide, Zach was great. Kind and experienced..he had us working as a team....and having fun. Easy paddle with several Class 2 and 3 rapids that were really fun. Ready for more!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Sounds like an afternoon in Durango! Thank you for the review!
Family fun!
Sheryl_R, Jul 2023
Great trip with our guide Kina, was amazing. She made a level 1-2 rapid trip a fun and exciting time.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you!
Awesome!
Mark_S, Jul 2023
Our experience was great. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny and made for a great experience. We would recommend!!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for the review and recommendation!
Ride the River!
EdwinMichael_C, Jul 2023
The staff were outstanding… Trip leader did a fantastic job making everything enjoyable! Our raft staff member went over and beyond our expectations. Wanted to go again as soon as the trip was done. A++++
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Come back and join us again in the future! :)
Great outing for kids 6 and up!
Sheryl_R, Jul 2023
Our guide was great! She made the experience for my young grandchildren an experience they can't wait to do again.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Providing fun for the whole family since 1981! :)
GREAT EXPERIENCE
Ronda_E, Jul 2023
Great team leader, Bobby. Wonderful, fun, first experience. It was on my bucket list. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Happy to hear we could help cross off a bucket list experience for you! :)
Guides with big hearts, confidence, wit, & skill!
Kellye_T, Jul 2023
We had a great experience from start to finish. My sweet mom needed a lot of assistance as she has some physical limitations and struggles. The guides were SO helpful & encouraging! Ashley was a fantastic guide & was never exasperated by the needs we had. The guides even made the bus ride fun. :)
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Rafting should be for everyone! We are happy to hear we could create a great experience for you and your family. :)
White Water River Rafting in Durango, Colorado!
NormaLucila_A, Jul 2023
Great safety tips and experienced guide! We had a blast! I recommend it to family groups! We had never experienced white water river rafting, but we would definitely do it again!!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Family fun since 1981! Thank you for the review. :)
Family Friendly Fun!
Calvin_C, Jun 2023
It was a great experience for our family. Our 3 kids (12, 10, 8) were very nervous before but Jack definitely made them feel safe. We are all ready for another ride!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Family friendly raft trips since 1981 and proud of it! Thank you for the review.
Seven Newbies to white water rafting
Lorella_D, Jun 2023
Jeffery was marvelous in explaining safety issues and teaching us what we needed to do to safely progress down the rapids. He was very knowledgeable and made our group of seven feel safe. What an experience for all of us, ages 17 to 73! We would do it again in a heartbeat!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
El Jefe is many things to may people, thank you for the review!
Best money I’ve spent on vacation
Francesca_A, Jun 2023
We loved going through the rapids, the funny jokes the guides made and experiencing the beauty of the river. Kina was an amazing guide!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
LOVE that headline, thank you so much!
So much fun!!
Pam_A, Jul 2022
First rafting trip for us and we had a blast. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you Pam!
Gabriel was great! She...
Victor_P, Jul 2022
Gabriel was great! She worked hard at making us have a fun, safe time! The river was low, so she had to get out to get us unstuck several times
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Low water or high water, the guides make it fun and safe, thank you for the review!
Fun for everyone!
Diana_R, Jul 2022
We had three children (14, 7, 6) & had concerns about the two littles being safe & not being afraid. WOW! They loved it & the seven year old even got an oar which he used successfully. It was a great experience, and we will certainly go back.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Kid tested and Diana approved, thank you for the review!
Very fun family event!
Marisa_O, Jul 2022
The guides were great to hang out with and kept us safe. The money was definitely worth the two hours of fun we had in Durango. Our guide, David, was great!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Everybody is talking about inflation, but who is doing anything about it? Mountain Waters is according to Marisa, thank you Marisa!
Awesome experience with...
pam_l, Jul 2022
Awesome experience with family! Anna are guide was fabulous, informative and super fun! A MUST DO while in Durango!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
I'll take super-fun-must-do reviews all day, thank you Pam!
Durango Raft Trip
April_B, Jun 2022
Lillyann was phenomenal! It was our first time rafting and she maneuvered our boat magically. We had a wonderful experience as a family & will definitely raft again.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
The Magical Mystery Tour on the Animas River in Durango! Thank you for the review.
Great family rafting trip
danjodi, Jul 2021
Our guide Jake was awesome! We would’ve loved some bigger rapids. They need to have an age limit. A very elderly gentleman on our boat fell out and could’ve been badly injured.
Booking experience.
Eka_N, Jul 2021
Our booking experience was great. It went smoothly. The online agents were assisting us throughout the process, answered all our questions, and very helpful. We will be using it again for our future fun!
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Future Fun sounds great, thank you for the review!
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