We believe that white water rafting the Animas River is the funnest thing you can do while visiting the Durango, Colorado area. The joy of floating down a stretch of family friendly river or being challenged by class 4 & 5 whitewater has created an insatiable passion in us that we want to share with you. Visitors to Durango come to tour Mesa Verde National Park or ride the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for which we have custom tours and packages. Experience the San Juan Mountains on a guided 4×4 Jeep Trail Tour, Zip Line Adventure or introductory Rock Climbing excursion. Rent a bicycle or paddle board and explore the areas trails and lakes.
Kid tested and mom approved since 1981!
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Family Friendly Durango Raft Trips
Family Friendly Durango River Raft Trips
Our river professionals and office staff are committed to making your trip safe, entertaining, informative and full of smiles!
Animas River Trip Options
Inflatable Kayaks
Piedra River Full Day
Inflatable Kayaks (Duckys!)
Ducky! = Double the Adventure and Challenge on the Family Friendly Animas River Trip
We bring out our fleet of rubber duckies for added excitement during the summer when the river level drops. Ducky specific instruction, helmets and a get ‘er done attitude for those 12 and older makes a great alternative for those who want more of a challenge.
Class 4 or 5 Adventure Rafting
Upper Animas Class IV or V, 1-3 day trips
Outstanding, Breathtaking, Challenging – the definition of World Class and our Adventure Raft Trips!
Official Durango & Silverton
Raft & Rail Package
Durango-Silverton Train & Raft Packages
We are proud to have been chosen by the Durango & Silverton Railroad to provide their Raft & Rail Combo. Ride the steam train one way. Tour the scenic Million Dollar San Juan Skyway. Raft in Durango.
Raft & Zip Line Durango
Zip Line trust fall!
Spend the day floating through a Ponderosa Pine Forest.
Or floating down the Animas River in Durango, Colorado.
Or do it all and save money with our package!
Raft & 4×4 Jeep Trail Tour
View from the top of La Plata Canyon at 12,000 feet
Enjoy the high country of Colorado at 12,000 feet just 15 miles west of Durango!
* Mining History * Local Lore * Ghost Town * Wildlife * Waterfalls * Stunning Scenery *
Mesa Verde National Park Tours
When the park opened in 1906 they saw 27 visitors. Now they see over half a million a year with up to 3,000 a day the first two weeks of August. See the park with an expert from Mountain Waters.
See Mesa Verde National Park Options
Rock Climbing & Rafting in Durango!
Rock Climbing just minutes from downtown!
Go from boats to ropes during this full day of river rafting and rock climbing you will not forget! Professional, certified AMGA climbing guides will tailor the experience to your needs ensuring a rich and rewarding experience at the X-rock.
Bicycle Rentals & Packages
Animas River Trail Bicycle Rentals & Packages
Our office is located next to the beautiful Animas River and its traffic free 7 mile bike trail. Put together a brewery tour or visit the Discovery Museum, Fish Hatchery, Mini-Golf and more.
$25/Half Day (5 hrs.)
Paddle Board Rentals
There is a reason that SUP’s have become the fastest growing paddle sport in the world: they are super fun and easy to get comfortable with. 4 beautiful alpine lakes nearby.
$35/Day – $25/Half Day
2016 Animas River Days Parade “8 Ball in the Corner Pocket”
Email James@DurangoRafting.com with a description of your craft and the time in the video and I will send you your pictures. Keep Smiling Durango, You are Beautiful!