Durango Colorado - Rafting 1/4 Day
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Durango, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get on the wild and wonderful Animas River with this 2.5-hour whitewater rafting tour. With your guide at the helm, take to the swirls, churns, and rapids, zooming away from Durango—an epic journey fit for both beginner and experienced paddlers. The panoramic canyon scenery along the Animas adds a sense of relaxation to the thrills!
- Easy meetup in Durango and transportation to and from the river
- Your guide provides training for a safe and satisfying trip
- Lifejackets provided
- This stretch of the Animas provides an adventure fit for the whole family
What's Included
- Life Jacket
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1212 CO-3, Durango, CO 81301, USA
Please meet 30 Minutes prior to departure. No flip flops, must wear around the ankle sandals, water shoes or tennis shoes. Wetsuit booties (wetshoes) available to rent. Wear quick drying clothes, if available, or clothes that can get wet.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Animas River
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
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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
Jeff_N
Justin was our guide and was great! Worked hard so we didn't have to. Was very friendly and made the trip more fun. We went at the end of June. The water was easy and I went with my 16 year old daughter but would be no problem to take very young kids. Had a great time but would probably do again only if earlier in the season when water is higher as there was very little rapids and slow moving water. Justin and the crew working there were fantastic though!
Reviews
5.0
based on 481 reviews
Valerie_S, Jun 2026
Animas River is a little tame due to the low snowpack this year, but COA did a great job of making the trip down the river enjoyable. Rhys was our guide and he did a fantastic job of navigating the river.
Robert_H, Jun 2026
Great crew. Harry was awesome with the oars. Water is so low it’s like bumper cars with the rocks. Grandkids had fun and it was a nice view of the river I had not seen before.
Good crew that tries hard to make it fun.
Melissa_A, Jun 2026
Had the best time ever!!!
Ryze was our guide and was the best …
We will be back with friends in a couple of weeks …
N sure will look for him…
Bartley_B, Jun 2026
Come prepared for a great time. The guides ate great and full of local knowledge. Adam was awesome. Have fun.
Derek_D, Jun 2026
Excellent time. Took our grandchildren (7&11) and they had a blast. Our guide Ben was outstanding, like one of the best we’ve ever been with. Very nice, communicated great with kids, and made the trip fun. HIGHLY recommend.
Sharon_D, Jun 2026
We absolutely LOVED our rafting experience and would 100% recommend. Ben was our guide and he was outstanding. We want to book again!
Richard_C, Jun 2026
First experience jitters were soothed by the professional team and safety instructors.
Loved it, I will be back
Mindy_M, Aug 2025
This was such a fun adventure! River was low during our trip, so not the white waters we had anticipated, but still fun and our guide was a good time!
Misty_N, Aug 2025
We had a great time with Pinkey and Hailee! Great tour guides even with low water. We had a blast. Our fam of 9 was split 6 and 3 and they kept us near enough to chat the whole time.
Jeff_N, Jul 2025
Justin was our guide and was great! Worked hard so we didn't have to. Was very friendly and made the trip more fun. We went at the end of June. The water was easy and I went with my 16 year old daughter but would be no problem to take very young kids. Had a great time but would probably do again only if earlier in the season when water is higher as there was very little rapids and slow moving water. Justin and the crew working there were fantastic though!
William_H, Aug 2024
Our guide Adam was great. We had 3 first timers and he made it extremely comfortable for them. Would highly recommend this trip.
Tyson_H, Aug 2024
It was just an all around good time! Guide was great! Water was great. Everything was on time and efficient. Thank you!!
Lise_B, Aug 2024
Fun time, we will go again when the water is higher. We enjoyed our guide. We would happily return to this outfitter.
Forrest_J, Aug 2024
Ben is an amazing guide and gave great tips and advice!! The rapids were exciting at the end
We would do it all over again 👍👍
Deborah_w, Aug 2024
Fantastic trip! Sean was a great guide. Even though river was low, Sean made it interesting and fun. Granddaughter had tons o’ fun.
Kristen_W, Jul 2024
River very slow, only couple of “rapids”. Family was very bored. Not worth the money. Will not go again
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are sorry to hear our trip did not live up to your expectations. The Animas River is not dam controlled therefore we rely on snow melt and rain for the varying river levels. For those looking for more excitement, we'd suggest coming earlier in the summer when the river tends to be higher and more exciting.
TODD_K, Jul 2024
Ben Was A Awesome Guide... We had a Great Trip, The River And Scenery Was Beautiful. The River Park Was The Best Rapids..
Kristin_B, Jul 2024
Such a fun day. Our guide Wilson was great. Kids loved it and are asking when we can go again. Perfect weather and a good amount of time rafting on the river.
Enrique_P, Jun 2024
It was our first time. My wife & I had a blast! Our guide was fun & safe. We will definitely be back again.
Erin_Q, Sept 2023
Amazing guides who made the experience extremely fun and worthwhile. Everyone was helpful and provided great information as we went down the river.
Robert_V, Jul 2023
The rapids.
History of the river and city.
The guide, Easton, was full of energy and knowledge of the river.
Nicole_D, Jul 2023
My husband and I had a great time on this rafting trip. The rapids were fun and not scary at all. Our guide, Landon, was fun and informative. You do paddle on this trip. But it’s not difficult or tiring. I would definitely recommend this trip!
Nate_L, Jun 2023
Great fun and easy for kids. One thing I would add would be narration from the guide. Maybe something about the history of Durango, Animas River, or the interesting geology we passed along the way. Interaction would make the trip more entertaining and memorable.
Jill_K, Jun 2023
My kids and I had a blast! Cory was our guide and he was amazing. He catered to the kids and made it a memorable experience. We will be back!
Leo_G, Jun 2023
Great team, provided all the needs and education for us first timers. Family had a great time.. would highly recommend them for anyone interested in hitting the river.
Teresa_H, Sept 2022
Jacob was a great guide…he gave us good instruction and fun stories…the pictures were great and well worth the money
GloriaV, Aug 2022
Great time and lots of fun. Guides made it so much more enjoyable. Casey was great and kept us entertained.
Michael_I, Aug 2022
My twin sons and I had such a great time rafting on the Animas River today! The guide(sorry i am terrible with names) was wonderful, friendly, funny, informative and knowledgeable. He made it a trip we will always remember!
Ronald_D, Jul 2022
We did this trip last year and had so much fun. We took our 11 year old grandson this year and he loved it too
Guadalupe_L, May 2022
Been able to do this with my wife for the first time will definitely return soon. Had a great tour guide had lots of fun
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