Durango Rafting - Quarter Day Family Friendly Trip
Overview
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2 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation to and from the river
Professionally certified white water guide
Free parking
Raft equipment: life jackets, helmets.
Thermal gear available for rent at time of trip
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
What To Expect
The Quarter Day Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren’t sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! Family-friendly raft trips on the Animas River through downtown Durango will be the highlight of your family vacation. The pride of Mountain Waters Rafting is our staff. The trip specialists in the office, the guides on the river, and the drivers getting you safely there and back. These great folks shape the experience you have and we believe they are the very best! They will show you a great time on the water and inform you all about Durango and the surrounding area. Whether it’s the thrill of spring run-off or a lazy summer float, every member of the family will enjoy the scenic beauty of “El Rio de las Animas Perdidas,” the “River of Lost Souls”.
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Quarter Day Rafting Trip
Reviews
266 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super fun rafting trip...
Molly L,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Super fun rafting trip perfect for adults and kids alike. Guides are friendly, funny, and really make an effort to make the trip exciting even when the water is pretty low. Ashton was our guide and he was fantastic. Let us "surf" the rapids a handful of times and that was the highlight of the trip for my 10 year old.
Total fun!
Anne U,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mountain Waters guides are the best! They made the whole experience full of energy and fun, and still were thorough on safety. It was great experience from start to finish.
Good raft experience
LUISRUBEN M,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well-guided and well-scheduled tour, an experience that all who visit must live, highly recommended
Book this trip!
amanda m,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a very easy and relaxing trip! Perfect for my 12 and 10 year old kids. Also, my husband has an awful back and I was so happy he could do it comfortably! I would recommend the 2 hour trip. Any more time and the guides seem to be “killing time”. Our duration was perfect. Katie was our TL and Shiloh was our guide. Both hysterical and animated. Shiloh was an excellent guide and was the perfect entertainment for the kids. He played games and engaged them the whole trip. Thank you!
Short trip great for...
Wendell C,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Short trip great for younger kids getting their first taste of a little bit of whitewater. Guides were fun and accommodating.
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