Durango Rafting - Quarter Day Family Friendly Trip
Recommended by 99% of travellers
Durango, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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
1
Animas River
2
Animas River Trail
3
Santa Rita Park
4
Historic Downtown Durango
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
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
amanda_m
This is a very easy and relaxing trip! Perfect for my 12 and 10 year old kids. Also, my husband has an awful back and I was so happy he could do it comfortably! I would recommend the 2 hour trip. Any more time and the guides seem to be “killing time”. Our duration was perfect. Katie was our TL and Shiloh was our guide. Both hysterical and animated. Shiloh was an excellent guide and was the perfect entertainment for the kids. He played games and engaged them the whole trip. Thank you!
Reviews
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based on 296 reviews
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Sarah_C, Aug 2026
We went in July while the water was low, and it was perfect for two young children (7 and 9 years). Our driver, Jack, was great, and our guide, Eric, was friendly, knowledgeable and awesome with kids. In case you don’t read the info before you arrive, wear sunscreen, and bring a water bottle and hat. You can leave minimal belongings behind in a plastic container. Seeing Durango from the Animas River was a memorable family experience!
Lois_N, July 2026
Great experience as a family with the youngest being 8!!! Highly recommend for everyone, the guides made for a fun time also.
Judy_P, July 2026
Everyone was so knowledgeable and kind. Especially Christopher L. We traveled with our grandchildren who had a wonderful time.
Amy_A, July 2026
Fantastic experience with Amelia from Mountain Waters Rafting. Booking with Viator was easy, and Mountain Waters followed up immediately. Clear, transparent communication the entire way. We did a 1/4 day trip and had a blast. Our guides were funny, safe, and had lots of local knowledge to share.
lesia_B, July 2026
They are really professional and great with families
Our guide was Chris who was a especially great with the kids, really looked out for grandma and made it a fun experience! He was very knowledgeable about rafting.
KELLY_E, July 2026
Guides were knowledgeable and a lot of fun! Eric was excellent, have done this many times and this was by far the best! Definitely recommend and we were a large group with kids as young as 6! All had a great time
Michael_C, June 2026
Try the fun options the guide suggest...they are SO MUCH fun! The views are amazing. It was truly peaceful where it was slower and exciting when the water was rushing faster! The best of both worlds for sure!
Virginia_Q, June 2026
This was a wonderful experience! We had so much fun!!! Safe, fun and awesome scenery! Our guide was so knowledgeable about the river and surrounding area!
Andy_P, June 2026
It was perfect length for my family of 5 who mostly never been. Guides did a great job of leading and balancing fun with safety.
Jasmine_R, June 2026
Super family friendly - especially for my 9 yo younger neurodivergent child and my eldest. Shiloh was our guide and he was super cool engaging with both kids and us. He was very patient and made it a very positive experience which both kids are still raving about. Recommend for families with younger kids and limited rafting experience.
Michael_A, June 2026
Great family fun for any age we had a group of 12, ranging from 7 to 60.
Definitely nice for beginners and those who doesn’t really like rough rapids, it was calm most of the way had a few rapids here and there. If you want a family activity for everyone, this is it, if you want more intense, you would have to definitely book a different tour. Would definitely recommend it and do it again.
Joe_H, May 2026
Very nice people, customer service was Great. Our guide Jessie was very funny . Bree was very helpful and informative with reservations. We did both the river and the Jeep tours.
Kandis_G, May 2026
This was an amazing experience for our entire family! Shea was an amazing guide. She was great with our kids and very knowledgeable:) we will definitely be back!
Sheree_B, May 2026
Our group ranged in ages from 9 to 58 years old. This trip was enjoyed by all. Would highly recommend!!! Will definitely be doing this again!
Jeremy_K, Aug 2025
Great, fun guides, excellent experience for families, kids. We did the 1/4 day which was perfect for kids
Molly_L, July 2025
Super fun rafting trip perfect for adults and kids alike. Guides are friendly, funny, and really make an effort to make the trip exciting even when the water is pretty low. Ashton was our guide and he was fantastic. Let us "surf" the rapids a handful of times and that was the highlight of the trip for my 10 year old.
Anne_U, July 2025
Mountain Waters guides are the best! They made the whole experience full of energy and fun, and still were thorough on safety. It was great experience from start to finish.
amanda_m, July 2025
This is a very easy and relaxing trip! Perfect for my 12 and 10 year old kids. Also, my husband has an awful back and I was so happy he could do it comfortably! I would recommend the 2 hour trip. Any more time and the guides seem to be “killing time”. Our duration was perfect. Katie was our TL and Shiloh was our guide. Both hysterical and animated. Shiloh was an excellent guide and was the perfect entertainment for the kids. He played games and engaged them the whole trip. Thank you!
Wendell_C, July 2025
Short trip great for younger kids getting their first taste of a little bit of whitewater. Guides were fun and accommodating.
Katie_M, July 2025
Fun family friendly rafting trip! Great for ages 7 and up! It was perfect for our first time! Guides were knowledgeable and helpful in teaching us safety to make it a fun and memorable experience!
Stacy_O, July 2025
Shay was an Amazing Tour Guide on July 17th for the 12pm group!
Very informative & Fun!
Thanks for letting me take a splash Shay! -Stacy
Shilo & the other female guides were Amazing as Well!
Thank you guys for an Awesome First Time Experience!
Cindy_A, July 2025
We had a wonderful time, Hannah our guide made us all very comfortable along with giving us done local history along the way.
Christopher_M, July 2025
Absolutely the best rafting experience in our last 5 trips to Durango. Don’t miss this family friendly opportunity
Pamela_M, July 2025
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.
Barbara_F, July 2025
A great activity for a family that spans 3 generations. It was the first time rafting for most of us and we are ready for the next challenge.
Estelle_B, July 2025
Just the right amount of excitement. Relaxing but fun. Shay was such a great guide. Great with everyone!
Matthew_L, June 2025
Great 2 hour rafting ride was perfect for a family adventure. Katie our guide was amazing and our young kids had a blast. Highly recommend.
Kathy_D, June 2025
We had a fantastic time for our first experience. Our guide Kina was entertaining and adventurous. Our whole family had a great time.
Debra_R, June 2025
Fun trip for my 16 year old and me. Our guide, Steve, was great and we had tons of fun. I recommend!
Julene_J, June 2025
This activity I did with my team as a team building experience. My team took a healthy risk, overcame fears, improved communication, and became one on this adventure. I recommend this for all types of groups.
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