Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River
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Durango, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Lower Animas River is one of the nation's most accessible rafting trips—a must-do in Durango for a day of family-friendly fun. Your guides can provide a range of options for all comfort levels, from a mild trip for ages 4+ to a Class III trip for an adrenaline-filled ride. No matter your route, you'll get your fair share of beautiful scenery, thrills, and splashes.
- All necessary equipment and instruction is provided—great for almost all ages
- Choose to paddle with your guides or sit back and watch the action
- Enjoy fabulous scenery, getting a look at the wild side of Durango
- Free parking and round-trip shuttles to put-in site provided
What's Included
- River and land access fees included
- Trip Leaders average 2,000 river miles
- Highly maintained equipment
- Round trip shuttle from main office
- Free Parking
- Pre-trip safety orientation
- Free splash jackets and helmets (if desired)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 50 Animas View Dr, Durango, CO 81301, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Wet-suit and wet-suit boot rentals are highly recommended through June
- 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 700 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
Becky_E
We were first time water rafters and the staff were so welcoming and helpful! Great fun for all ages! Shout out to Stephen our guide.. he gave easy and helpful instruction! Highly recommend! Definitely would go again!
Reviews
4.9
based on 585 reviews
Patricia_M, Aug 2025
Great experience. Adequate time in the river for beginners. Would love to do again. Kaleb our tour guide was excellent.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Patricia! We're delighted to hear you had a great time on the river with us and that Kaleb made your experience even better. Our team strives to make every trip memorable, especially for beginners, so your feedback means a lot. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Cheers from all of us at Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours.
Micah_L, Aug 2025
Great guide. Easy to book and easy to work with. Went with children and we felt very safe and crew was informative.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Micah! We're delighted to hear that Dylan made your tour enjoyable and that our team helped your family feel safe throughout the adventure. We appreciate your kind words about our easy booking process and the efforts of our crew. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another fun-filled outing with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours soon!
Becky_E, Aug 2025
We were first time water rafters and the staff were so welcoming and helpful! Great fun for all ages! Shout out to Stephen our guide.. he gave easy and helpful instruction! Highly recommend! Definitely would go again!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Becky, it’s wonderful to read that your first rafting experience was such a positive one! Our team strives to make everyone feel welcome and safe on the river. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Stephen—guides like him truly make our trips special. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to your next trip with us at Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours!
Shaylene_K, Aug 2025
Because the water was lower, it was a pretty mild experience. But it was still so fun! The views were stunning. Our raft guide was knowledgeable and funny. We loved our experience and would definitely do it again!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Shaylene, thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the stunning views and had fun with your knowledgeable and entertaining raft guide, even with the milder water levels. Our guides aim to make every trip memorable, regardless of conditions. We appreciate your feedback and can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure—maybe next time, nature will provide more exciting rapids! Thanks for choosing Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours.
Betty_B, Jul 2025
Mild2Wild does a fantastic job of getting us out there to raft on the Animas River! There were 10 rafts, each with a guide. Families were assigned to a raft to stay together. This avoided confusion and created a personal experience. If you have your own water shoes, bring them. I was advised to not bring my phone for taking photos. We needed to be vigilant and follow commands from our guide as we manuevered around the big rocks. We had a blast!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Betty, We're delighted you enjoyed your Animas River rafting trip with us! Thank you for highlighting how our guides worked to keep families together, minimize confusion, and create an engaging and safe outing. Your advice about footwear and following the guide's commands is spot on. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll join us again—whether on the river or one of our Jeep tours. Thanks again for choosing Mild to Wild!
Kristy_L, Jul 2025
Great time. Relaxing with little excitement. This time of year July the river is lower so nothing crazy great time for bringing kiddos.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Kristy, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you found your rafting trip relaxing and perfect for kids during July. Creating a fun and safe experience for families is a big priority for us, and we appreciate you choosing Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours. We hope to welcome you and your family back for more adventure soon!
Kyler_J, Jun 2025
Super friendly and helpful staff. Our guide Riley was great! Turned out to be a great last minute experience on our work trip!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Kyler! We're delighted to hear that our staff, especially Riley, made your work trip extra special. Creating positive and spontaneous experiences is what we aim for, and your feedback means a lot. Hope we get the chance to adventure with you again soon!
Jinnjonn, Oct 2019
Our rafting trip was so fun!! Beautiful river, knowledgeable and fun guide. We loved it and cannot wait to join this company on The Salt River!
evertzk, Oct 2019
Für ambitionierte Wassersportler ist diese Tour sicher weniger geeignet. Aber wir hatten großen Spaß und eine vergnügliche Bootsfahrt. Beigetragen dazu hat auch unser Guide Trey, der uns mit großem Geschick durch die zahlreichen Steine im Animas- River gesteuert und sich um unser Wohlergehen gekümmert hat. Wir können diese Tour mit gutem Gewissen allen Interessenten empfehlen die 2-3 Stunden Wasser, Natur und ein bisschen Aufregung genießen wollen.
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