Durango Half Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River
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Durango, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Float down the Lower Animas River on this family-friendly rafting trip in Durango. As you glide over the rapids with a guide, you can enjoy views of Durango from the water and take in the natural beauty south of town. Stop on the riverside for a snack, and listen to stories about the history and traditions of the region. This is a mild rafting option for ages 4 years and up. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.
- Half-day Durango rafting tour
- Enjoy a family-friendly adventure on the Lower Animas River
- Tackle mild rapids
- Admire views of Durango and the surrounding scenery
- Snacks included during the tour
What's Included
- River and land access fees included
- Trip Leaders average 2,000 river miles
- Highly maintained and quality equipment
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 50 Animas View Dr, Durango, CO 81301, USA
Meet at the main office. Your reserved time is your meet time, there is NO need to be ANY early than your reserved time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Your tour starts in either the morning or afternoon at the rafting tour office, where you'll sign a waiver form and get ready for your trip down Durango's Lower Animas River.
After a shuttle ride to the river, listen to a safety briefing and some instructions, and then hop on your raft and hit the water. With your guide in charge of the raft, you'll paddle along, navigating the Train Bridge Rapid, Baby Smelter, and Class III Smelter Rapid.
Pull over on the riverbank for a snack of granola bars and fruit, and then continue rafting along the Sawmill, Santa Rita, and Pinball rapids, depending on the flow. Your tour ends with the shuttle ride back to the rafting office, roughly four hours after your departure time.
After a shuttle ride to the river, listen to a safety briefing and some instructions, and then hop on your raft and hit the water. With your guide in charge of the raft, you'll paddle along, navigating the Train Bridge Rapid, Baby Smelter, and Class III Smelter Rapid.
Pull over on the riverbank for a snack of granola bars and fruit, and then continue rafting along the Sawmill, Santa Rita, and Pinball rapids, depending on the flow. Your tour ends with the shuttle ride back to the rafting office, roughly four hours after your departure time.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Wet-suit and wet-suit boot rentals are highly recommended through June
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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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
tnguyen531985
We had such a great time! We went with our kids (11,9,7) and two friends. We all had so much fun! The kids loved it and was as it for it end! We did the 1/2 day which I think was perfect! Rob, our guide was awesome! He kept us all safe and entertained. Gave us some history also! All the staff were great! Would arrive at time of booking. We arrived 30 minutes before and had to hang around another 30 minutes and wait for others to get their gear. We thought it would start at 1:30pm but that was not the case and didn’t leave until around 2pm to off loading site. Otherwise, would highly recommend and plan to do it again!
Reviews
4.9
based on 942 reviews
Thomas_L, Aug 2025
The water was low when we did it in August, but the rain helped so it wasn’t just a float. The guided were friendly and did a great job maneuvering around the rocks, and other various obstacles. Overall a good experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're happy you had a good experience with us. Our team of guides always strives to make each trip both safe and memorable, regardless of river conditions. We’re pleased you felt well cared for during your adventure and hope you’ll come back to explore more with us. If you ever want to try a trip in different conditions or season, let us know!
Kind regards,
The Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours Crew
Katie_R, Jul 2025
We had a blast! Our guide, Sam, was fun and great at instructing us what we needed to do. This was a great first time rafting experience and we’ll definitely be back for longer trips and more adventures!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Katie, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first rafting experience with us and that Sam made the trip both fun and memorable. We appreciate you choosing Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours for your adventure, and we're excited to welcome you back for even more excitement and longer trips in the future! Safe travels until then!
John_B, Jul 2025
It was a great time beautiful scenery.
Guide did a great job I recommend bringing a soaker gun so you can soak the other rafter.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, John! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience rafting the Animas River and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Our guides work hard to ensure every trip is memorable, and we're happy yours did such a great job. Thanks for the fun tip about bringing a soaker gun—we love seeing our guests add some extra excitement to their adventure! We hope to see you on the river again soon.
Ray_D, Jul 2025
Great experience!!!!
Great people!!
Beautiful day and enjoyed the river.
Nina was outstanding!
She made the trip extremely memorable
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted that you enjoyed the day, the people, and especially your time with Nina. Our guides work hard to ensure every trip is unique and memorable, and your feedback means the world to us. We'll make sure Nina gets the recognition she deserves. Hope to have you join us again soon for another Mild to Wild adventure!
Sincerely,
The Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours Team
Alicia_I, Jul 2025
You’ll get your arm workout with paddling. All you need to take with you is water. Spray down with sunscreen beforehand. It was about a 3 hour float.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Alicia, for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! We're so happy Anna could help make your trip memorable and that you enjoyed the paddling challenge. We appreciate your sunscreen and hydration tips—they’re spot on! Hope to see you on the river again soon with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours.
tnguyen531985, Jun 2025
We had such a great time! We went with our kids (11,9,7) and two friends. We all had so much fun! The kids loved it and was as it for it end! We did the 1/2 day which I think was perfect! Rob, our guide was awesome! He kept us all safe and entertained. Gave us some history also! All the staff were great! Would arrive at time of booking. We arrived 30 minutes before and had to hang around another 30 minutes and wait for others to get their gear. We thought it would start at 1:30pm but that was not the case and didn’t leave until around 2pm to off loading site. Otherwise, would highly recommend and plan to do it again!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
What an awesome review—thank you! We’re so happy everyone in your group, young and old, enjoyed the adventure and Rob’s passionate guiding. Your comment about the wait time is valuable, and we will use your feedback to give clearer instructions for future guests to enhance their experience. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to helping you create even more amazing memories on your next trip with us!
Yvette_T, Sep 2024
Great outfit. Amazing river guide. Highly organized. Safe and great adventure on the river. Solo traveler and treated very well.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review, Yvette! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fun and safe adventure with us, especially as a solo traveler. Our team takes pride in providing a welcoming and organized experience for everyone, and we're grateful you felt so well taken care of by your river guide. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
LINDA_L, Jun 2024
It was a fun and exciting trip on the river with Sam Cook. He gave excellent instructions while reminding us to relax and enjoy the trip. He pointed out the trees and wildlife of interest. Safety was a priority along with fun. The entire staff at Mild2Wild was friendly and helpful. Very glad that I added this trip on the river to my itinerary while on vacation in Durango.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Linda, we're so grateful for your wonderful review! It's fantastic to hear that Sam provided excellent guidance and that you enjoyed learning about the local wildlife and scenery. At Mild to Wild, your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities, and we're glad our entire team made you feel welcomed and cared for. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your vacation; we hope you have many more adventures ahead and would love to see you back in Durango for another trip!
Jeremiah_J, Jul 2023
Joe was our guide. Very cool and friendly. Highly recommend.
The pictures from the rafting tour was a true let down. It was $35 for pics of no one’s faces and was not worth the price, unfortunately. But the memories will be forever. Great job.
Lynn_S, Jun 2023
Our guide was the greatest, several of us had never been rafting and some couldn't even swim, but our guide made this experience so wonderful I'm ready for the next level.
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