Top Durango Outdoor Activities - page 2

Experience the thrill of inflatable kayaking on Durango’s Lower Animas River! This 1/4 day trip lasts 2 hours and 25 minutes round trip, with 1 hour on the water. Navigate exciting Class II rapids and one exhilarating Class III rapid, including “Smelter,” “Santa Rita,” and “Sawmill,” with calmer stretches for scenery and relaxation. Lower water flows in late summer make the rapids even more exciting. No experience is needed—our expert guides provide gear, instruction, and local insights.

Choose Mild to Wild for your Lower Animas River Full Day rafting trip and experience our unique commitment to excellence. Our highly trained professional guides ensure your enjoyment and fun. Benefit from a low guide-to-guest ratio for a personalized experience. We streamline your adventure with free parking, changing rooms, and a storefront for essentials. Complimentary splash jackets and helmets are standard. Enjoy a riverside locally made deli-style lunch midway. Whether paddling or relaxing, your day is crafted for lasting memories. Enhance your trip with a kayak instructor or explore packages including Jeep tours. Mild to Wild prioritizes your satisfaction and an unforgettable journey.

Family-friendly and great for all experience levels! Enjoy year-round San Juan fishing: scenic floats, expert guidance, gear & and a delicious riverside lunch!

Durango’s ponderosa-clad San Juan Mountains make for a brilliant backdrop to any ziplining adventure. See so for yourself on this 6-zipline tour, where you’ll zoom from treetop to treetop over nearly two hours—you’ll even land on a rooftop for your final zip. And if you’re feeling especially daring, ask about the 40-foot freefall from the giant tower.

Experience the thrill of inflatable kayaking on Durango’s Lower Animas River! This full day trip lasts 5 hours and 45 minutes round trip, with 4 hours and 15 minutes on the water. Navigate exciting Class II rapids and one exhilarating Class III rapid, including “Smelter,” “Santa Rita,” and “Sawmill,” with calmer stretches for scenery and relaxation. Lower water flows in late summer make the rapids even more exciting. No experience is needed—our expert guides provide gear, instruction, and local insights. Lunch is included, making this the perfect mix of adventure and fun.

Are you ready to explore breathtaking trails without the hassle of heavy backpacks? Join us for a unique hiking experience with our guided slack-packing trips! Our expert guides will lead you through some of the most stunning landscapes of Colorado, Arizona, and Utah allowing you to immerse yourself in nature while we take care of your gear, food, water, and transportation.

Each trip is unique—your guide tailors the route to your interests, whether that’s history, photography, wildlife, or wildflowers. Pause for photos, enjoy a picnic lunch, and take in sweeping mountain views without the crowds. With flexible pacing and seasonal highlights, no two safaris are the same—this is the ultimate personalized mountain adventure.

Live like a local and enjoy the delights of the Animas River, right in the heart of Durango. Rafting the Class I, II and III rapids down the river consistently ranks as a highlight for tourists. Don't miss out on this memorable experience with fun guides to take you through a quarter day rafting trip as well as multiple laps through the Whitewater Park on inflatable kayaks.

Set off on a unique adventure with your friendly pack goats along the stunning Dolores River or high into the mountains, (weather dependent). Tailor your experience by choosing your hiking ability or walking distance, ensuring a memorable outing filled with laughter and surprises. Capture the beauty of your journey with cinematic GoPro Video courtesy of Your Guide and one of the Goats! Two Angles of perspective for You to take and share. This adventure can also be combined with fishing poles and gear, Nature Therapy, grilled burgers by the river (Local Beef Raised by The County With The Bounty) creating an extraordinary day in the great outdoors. Each Adventure can be expanded on depending on Your goals of adventure.