Durango ~ 4.5 hr "Half-Day" Family Rafting Lower Animas River
Overview
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the full beauty of the Lower Animas with this 4.5-hour trip door to door, about 2.5 hours on the water, and an unforgettable adventure with expert local guides in Durango. Suited for the whole family, you will also have the option to purchase a photo package to preserve your memories when the trip is done.
See historical Old West landmarks and hear stories about the early days of Durango. Our guides are more than just river guides – they are your guide to the history and lore of the region. All our Durango rafting trips include the famous whitewater park and smelter rapids.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to travelers 11 and up
Availability for trip cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of trip availability
Dress code: fast-drying clothing, sturdy and secure footwear (no flip flops or slide ons)
Minimum age is 4 years
Trips run rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santa Rita Park
Create amazing memories while adventuring down the Animas River with Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours! Our Durango whitewater rafting trips through our national kayak course provide thrilling rapids and Class I, II & III rafting.
Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours
Starting and ending at our office on the south side of town
What‘s Included
Snack
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Round-trip shared transfer
All necessary equipment: paddles, personal flotation device, helmets upon request
Digital Photos available of your adventure ($35 + tax)
Gratuities
Options
2pm Departure
Tour departs at 2pm.
9am Departure
Tour departs at 9am.
Reviews
81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Check the river water...
Larry D,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Check the river water level before going; low water = difficult rafting. Otherwise, the tour guides and experience were great!
Could have been better
ritagA8741FR,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This company is more about what they can sell you after you arrive. I wear glasses so needed to buy $10 eyeglass strap. This time if year is low water and small and not much white water that was not going to cause people to tip or fall out of raft. Then we needed to rent water shoes. Amazing that lockers to store belongings were free. We are in our 70's but very active people. They paired us with a family that had 2 young boys and put us in the seat between this family. Kids were splashing with the oars, hitting rocks with oars, hitting my oar with their oar, etc. Parents never asked them to stop. Guide didn't say a word to stop hitting thing's with the oars. Before the white water we had to sit and wait ( 15 minutes) for a photographer to come so they could take pictures and sell to us for $30 for 1 photo. We saw other tours that had nicer rafts and less people on them.
Pick this company for your raft trip in Durango!
SarahA957,,Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had SUCH a great time! Everyone working there, from the ladies checking us in to the bus driver to our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. They explain everything very thoroughly and walk you through everything you need to feel safe and comfortable. Our guide, Zachary, was fantastic. He was so friendly, told lots of great stories, and answered all our questions. The views are amazing, and even though the river was fairly low, we still had a great time. Perfect for beginner rafters!
Great experience
Footprints788821,,Jul 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Lars made the experience really fun. He was very knowledgeable and kind. The water was calm the weather was perfect. Another guide Loren lended a helping hand getting up to the break area. Highly recommend this experience
Awesome Water
Wesley D,,Jul 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Derick our guide was great, good stories. Very knowledgeable of the river. Seem to enjoy what he was doing and were he was at.
Sydney is a great guide!
meredithr412,,Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time! Sydney was a fantastic guide!! She was so fun and personable! She took great care of us and made the trip so enjoyable!
Fun Rafting Trip
meggenb2016,,Aug 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was a blast! Even with some lower water levels, guide KJ, made it fun and exciting for the kids! The "surfing" and swimming in the wave was a highlight. Unlike other companies, our trip was a small group and very personal.
Great trip, go for it!!
deannah802,,Jul 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lars was a fantastic guide. He made it especially fun for the two youngsters we had in the raft. Great trip, would definitely go again.
Our raft guide Veronica...
Joel H,,Jul 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Our raft guide Veronica was a good guide and did a good job. My daughter enjoyed the trip and body surfing the rapids.
Amazing day!
C4443YOcraigw,,Jul 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carson was amazing! The rest of the syaff was also super helpful and engaging. Fun trip. Good company.
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