Durango Half Day Kayaking Trip - Lower Animas River

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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Experience the thrill of inflatable kayaking on Durango’s Lower Animas River! This half day trip lasts 3 hours and 45 minutes round trip, with 2 hours and 15 minutes on the water. Navigate exciting Class II rapids and one exhilarating Class III rapid, including “Smelter,” “Santa Rita,” and “Sawmill,” with calmer stretches for scenery and relaxation. Lower water flows in late summer make the rapids even more exciting. No experience is needed— the expert guides will provide gear, instruction, and local insights.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Highly experienced and in-house trained river guides

Custom designed inflatable kayaks and paddles

Safety orientation and paddle instruction

Helmets, Coastguard approved Personal Flotation Devices, and Splash Jackets

Gratuities

Wetsuits and boots

Deli-Style Lunch and beverages

What To Expect

You will Kayak through the town of Durango on the beautiful Lower Animas River for 2 hours and 15 Minutes. The stretch of river encompass a few class II rapids with one class III rapid.

Options

Morning 1/2 Day Kayak Trip

Duration: 4 hours
8:30AM - 12:30PM

Afternoon 1/2 Day Kayak Trip

Duration: 4 hours
1:30PM - 4:30PM

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Experience for Beginner or Novice River Rafters
338taij,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time on the river with Mild-to-Wild. They are very experienced and have responsible, skilled guides who take it seriously, but with a bit if whimsical humor. We are not experienced rafters and M2M has experiences for all levels. Highly recommend!
Nathaniel and Zuzu are the BEST
quallsagniel,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a group of 10 (2 rafts), guided by Zuzu and Nathaniel. Nathaniel had an impressive CV with great stories to boot. Zuzu suggested taking a “kid boat” and provided a safe, fun, and team building adventure complete with paddle high fives. Great experience overall!
A great morning
christaj764,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had so much fun! It was a beautiful sunny day on the River with Hannah as our guide. Can’t wait to come back and try the harder run!
gregtD3116QN,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I took the half day kayaking trip on the lower Animus. Our guide was wonderful and the entire team did an excellent job. We high!y recommend this company.
Worth kayaking for those who can paddle!
brooklynmfs,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lots of fun on the inflatable kayaks! (Duckies) Our guides Zuzu and Bailey did a great job getting us on the river. Front desk answered all our questions.

From $129.71