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Durango Rafting - Half Day Family Friendly Trip

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Overview

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English

3 hours

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Rafting the Animas River is consistently rated as one of the highlights of visitors vacationing in Durango, Colorado.  Enjoy a safe and fun Animas River raft trip in the company of a professional guide. The family-friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Kid-tested and mom-approved since 1981.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 4 years

Children under 11 must weigh at least 30 pounds

This is a friendly entry level raft trips suitable for most everyone.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Raft equipment: life jackets, helmets

Transportation to and from the river

Professionally certified white water guide

Free Parking

Rafting Tour

Gratuities

Thermal gear available for rent at time of trip

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What To Expect

1

Mountain Waters Rafting & Adventure Company

Park for free, check-in with office, get ready for trip, go rafting!

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Animas River

Rafting!

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Animas River Rafting Trip

Reviews

4.92

260 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Disappointing float trip

    Mike L,

    Aug 22, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    River was real low….the 1/2 day float trip lasted one hour. From 12:00 to 1:00pm. The crew should have told us our 1/2 day trip would only last an hour or more… but they didn’t. I’m not sure how far we went but it couldn’t have been more than a mile or two! Very disappointing and very OVER PRICED.?

  • Bare bones rafting

    druvesmecrazy,

    Aug 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Even though the river was low, still an enjoyable day. It was hot and dry, and would have been nice to have water on board to keep us hydrated. We stopped twice and got out of the raft, and this would have been the perfect time to situate someone with water and maybe a granola bar, just to keep up our energy. Just a little something to make the trip stand out from the crowd. Trip was finished an hour early, not the 4 1/2 hours as advertised.

  • Amelia and Lyla guided the perfect beginner trip for a group with young kids. Enjoy “king of the raft and the slide “

    cbH9250BC,

    Aug 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our guide, THE BOSS LADY AMELIA Bedelia of raft 1 and Lyla guide of raft 2 were fantastic, and made The trip enjoyable. The water was super low, and they had to push or pull our rafts off of the rocks in the water the majority of the time. It was perfect for young kids who are beginners. I would highly recommend both of these guides, but would also recommend doing the upper Animas of the water is at the level.

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  • It was great for...

    Marie B,

    Aug 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It was great for beginners. The guides kept us safe while learning the basics of rafting along with optional fun slides in the water. We used our muscles.

  • Fun for the whole fam- dog included!!

    L5880JNamyd,

    Aug 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Mountain Water Rafting was wonderful for our little family including a 6 year old and our dog! Tristan was a great guide, kept us safe and entertained, and we had a fun time!

  • Fun half day on water

    SarahZ1413,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great time despite water being low. Friendly guides, pretty spot, great for families with younger kids. Would recommend.

  • Thanks Ben!

    S9438EOjessr,

    Jul 24, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Ben was awesome. We had three kiddos and he made the trip super fun for them. He had lots of great’s recommendations for our trip and knew a lot about Durango and its history.

  • Wonderful time!

    larrybD354GJ,

    Jul 15, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a lot of fun with our great guide, Chris. He took great care of us. This was my first time rafting. Our raft wasn’t over crowded. We only got splashed a little. We are ready to do more rafting now.

  • Loved Mountain Water Rafting.

    Ken P,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Courtney and Ed were excellent river guides. Trevor was great at getting us to the river and back. Courtney told us lots about the area. Wonderful experience.

  • LEMUS River rafting

    Carlos L,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    An incredible river rafting experience from start to finish. Everything was well organized and professional, and our guide, Courtney, was outstanding. Her knowledge, calm leadership, and enthusiasm made us feel safe while keeping the adventure exciting. She truly elevated the whole trip. Highly recommend!

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