Durango Rafting - Quarter Day Family Friendly Trip
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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
- 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
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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
4.9
based on 268 reviews
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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 2025
Short trip great for younger kids getting their first taste of a little bit of whitewater. Guides were fun and accommodating.
Katie_M, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 2025
Absolutely the best rafting experience in our last 5 trips to Durango. Don’t miss this family friendly opportunity
Pamela_M, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 2025
Just the right amount of excitement. Relaxing but fun. Shay was such a great guide. Great with everyone!
Matthew_L, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Steven_T, Jun 2025
We had a great time rafting with our guide Katy! She’s personable, gave easy to understand instructions and made sure we all had a wonderful time. We had a 10 and 12 year old with us and they can’t wait to go again.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Since 1981 we have been kid tested and now we are Steven approved! Thank you for the review.
Mark_T, Jun 2025
Very easy to book. All staff friendly. River guide (Ally) very knowledgeable, engaging. Grandchild felt a bit apprehensive, but Ally put her at ease.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Since 1981 our raft trips have been kid tested and Grand Parent approved, thank you for the review!
Andrea_M, Jun 2025
This was our first time river rafting and it was such a memorable experience for our family. Our 8 year old especially had a blast and felt so proud that she could help row. Eric was an amazing guide, he was friendly, experienced and put us at ease immediately. We would definitely book another adventure with Mountain Waters Rafting. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the great review and recommendation Andrea!
MANOJ_S, Jun 2025
Very convenient, cheap accessories, friendly staff, good facilities, with free parking.
We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this amazing adventure to anyone visiting Durango!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for rafting with Mountain Waters!
Travis_b, Jun 2025
Perfect water and weather, Hannah W. Our guide was awesome!! Great from start to finish, crew was well organized and professional.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for rafting with Mountain Waters!
Joshua_B, May 2025
This was an excellent time! Everyone had a great time, would recommend to everyone! Will do it again the next time we are in town.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
So nice they are going to do it twice! Thank you for the review.
Alex_F, May 2025
We had an amazing time. Emilia was a great guide! Our next time will be with harder rapids. The whole guide team were great.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We offer raft trips from mild to wild so choose your adventure! Thank you for the review.
Leslie_F, May 2025
We did this experience with our 10 year old son, it was his first time. He absolutely loved it! Hannah made us feel confident and made it so much fun.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We are glad your son enjoyed his raft trip with Hannah, thank you for the review!
William_H, May 2025
Amelia was absolutely fantastic!!! Funny, professional, organized, skillful, patient. We loved the shorter time frame of this trip — a ride down the animas, perfect water level.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
From an hour to all day, we make rafting perfect! Thank you for the review.
Nancy_l, Aug 2024
Steve was a wonderful, had a great time ! Great trip for my 5 year old ! Steve made us feel safe during the whole raft. (First raft ever)
Melissa_P, Jul 2024
We were first timers and Jack was an awesome guide!! Even though the water was low, it was still fun and a great time. We will definitely be back for another go! Thanks for the awesome experience!
Amanda_E, Jul 2024
Sam was a great guide! This was perfect for our 9yo and 5yo and we look forward to our next experience!
Theresa_H, Jul 2024
Great time! First time trying water rafting and I would highly recommend it. Our guide was funny and informative. He was the leader of the rafts!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for the review! :)
Brenda_M, Jul 2024
Mountain Waters rafting did a great job. Proper safety gear was provided - two riders went swimming.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for the review! Two more members of the Animas River Swim Team!
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