Overview
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4 hours
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Double the adventure and thrills of the Animas River by piloting your own inflatable kayak (IK). This trip takes you through Durango and a Class III Whitewater Park. You will be instructed and outfitted by our professional guides to pilot your Inflatable Kayak along with the raft trip. This excursion requires full participation and a strong sense of adventure!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inflatable kayak age limit is 12 and up
Wear quick-drying clothes: shorts, synthetic t-shirt, windbreaker
Footwear that stays on, no flip-flops
Bring sunscreen, bottled water, and a hat
What To Expect
Meet at our office in a bathing suit and a smile and we will do the rest! We will take you to and from the river, equip you, instruct you and away we go down the river in your own inflatable kayak with guide support.
Options
Half Day Kayak Trip
What‘s Included
Free secure parking!
Snacks
Best river guides in the world!
Free wet-suit and river shoe rentals! (normally $15)
Snack halfway through the trip
All kayaking equipment: PFD (life jacket), inflatable kayak, paddle, helmet
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day on the river!
O1128OEbradl,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Animas River half day float on a beautiful Durango day with our 12 year old son. We had a great time! From check in to drop off it was a good experience. Lots of parking next to the check in spot/store, and a really easy check in process. We wore board shorts and sun/swim shirts and rented wetsuit booties because we didn’t have water shoes. We brought along a few bottles of water but left our phones and valuables in the car. Safe location. The tops of my legs got sunburned, forgot to sunscreen. Our guide Hannah was awesome! Funny, informative, but most of all very experienced! Even though you go through some pretty good rapids and constantly navigating rocks, she made us feel safe and confident. We did a fair amount of our own paddling, but Hannah had us paddling like a well oiled Viking longboat, perfectly in unison. We got to do some swimming in the river and she made a raft water slide the kids loved. As first timers we were a little sore and sunburned, and wet from swimming, so the quarter day would have been a good option as well, but our son is still talking about if, so we feel like we made the right choice.
Awesome rafting in Durango!
B8042JPmiked,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric is an awesome guide. Really thoughtful instruction for us n00bs. We learned a ton. R2 all the way. We loved the rapids. Ask for the squirt guns. We’ll see you again!
Great Experience with Mountain Waters Rafting
Tanya C,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on our rafting trip with Mountain Waters Rafting! The entire experience was smooth and a lot of fun. Our guides, Colin and Eric, were absolutely fantastic and very knowledgeable on the water. We really enjoyed the trip and had fun trying out surfing on the rapids a couple of times. Highly recommend Mountain Waters if you’re looking for a memorable, fun rafting trip in Durango!
Fun trip for kids!
kristinco,Jul 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great first rafting trip for my kids! Haymo was a great guide, very nice. Enough little rapids to be fun, but not enough to make me nervous for my kids. Enjoyed the trip, but seemed a bit short in duration. Classic trip is supposed to be 3.5 hours. We left the office at 11:45 and returned at 2:05, makes me wonder if they shortened the trip? Other than that, it was great and i would go again. All the employees were very nice.
Amazing family rafting with Lillian, best guide at Mountain Waters
Krisbabsmorrow,Jul 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Lillian was fun, upbeat and very informative! Make sure to get a great guide like Lillian and not those nuggets Bobby. Max, and Hamo 😉
Wonderful Family Adventure
863leighc,Jul 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our Classic Trip this morning while in Durango! The entire staff was friendly and very helpful both before, during and after the trip! Hannah was our guide and we loved how friendly, laid back and kind she was to all of us on board. Thank you for a memorable morning for our family- we hope to return again someday!
So much fun
Loring,Jul 4, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00The half day kayaking trip was an absolute blast. All off the crew were very helpful in making sure all the participants had the best time possible. I highly recommend this excursion!
Can’t wait to go again
Daniel R,Jul 2, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing trip. The ‘rubber duckies’ were a hit with the family. The guides were awesome and helped make the four hour tour a wonderful lifelong memory. The company is great and their entire team are professional, entertaining and fun. DO THIS!!!!
Beautiful views, great water and a ton of fun
Mary G,Jun 25, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Do the kayaks! So much fun and even more adventurous than the rafts. Guides were wonderful and we will be back!
Raft when you can!
B8976BKkellys,Aug 8, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mountain Waters was a big part of our successful Durango trip. My son and I took a half-day rafting trip with Beau and Billy. The trip was well run and the staff took care of everything so all we had to do was have fun. I appreciated the attention to safety - helmets. (see also La Plata Canyon tour) Do it!
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