Telluride Whitewater Rafting Trip Highlights
- Unique scenery in a red sandstone canyon covered with pine trees
Narrow waterway that cuts through twisting canyons
- Constant rapids in a swift moving current
- Diverse ecosystem where the alpine melds with the desert
- Great scenic trip for ages 8+ on the afternoon section, and 10+ on the morning section. (Younger rafters must be at least 50 lbs to fit into their PFD!)
The San Miguel River – Colorado Whitewater Rafting In Telluride, CO
More About This Trip
Take it from the river guides on this one— If you don’t raft the San Miguel River during your visit to Telluride, it’s going to be the biggest regret of your life… Okay, maybe like the second or third, but do you really want that on your conscience? Probably not!
You probably want Class II and III whitewater shenanigans! With a dollop of technical runs spent bouncing off boulders and skirting past trees. All in a scenic display of crimson sandstone coated alpine. By the end of your voyage, you’ll see why so many river guides have declared the San Miguel as their favorite river to run.
We run half day trips both in the Morning and Afternoon to give you, your friends and family a few rambunctious hours well-spent on the San Miguel. Want to spend the day out there? There’s a Full Day Trip for that! And if one day isn’t enough, we offer a 2-day San Miguel Rafting Trip as well— great for younger groups!
Now, if none of this sounds like it’s enough to fulfill your whitewater aspirations, consider dipping your paddle into the pandemonium of the Upper Piedra just outside of Pagosa Springs. It’s a Class III and IV ride through steep chutes and staircase drops— all in the wild and remote sanctuary of a granite river canyon.
Trip Options
Telluride Rafting Trips
San Miguel River
3hrs and 45min on the water, 5hrs and 45min from meet to return. Lunch included!
- Adult: $199
- Youth: $179
San Miguel River
1hr and 30min on the water, 2hrs and 30min from meet to return.
- Adult: $129
- Youth: $119
San Miguel River
1hr and 30min on the water, 2hrs and 30min from meet to return.
- Adult: $129
- Youth: $119
San Miguel River
Enjoy the Class II & III rapids with five-star camping! Groups of 8+.
- Adult: $729
- Youth: $689
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Why Raft Telluride with Mild to Wild?
Trip Provisions
- Free on-site parking
- On-site bathrooms and changing rooms
- Gift shop for your last-minute needs
- Action photos of your trip available for purchase
- Neoprene wetsuits & boots available for rent
- Custom, quality, & Coast Guard-approved river equipment
- Round-trip transportation from meet location
Professional, Interpretive & Entertaining Guides
- Trip leaders average 2,000 river miles
- Certified in CPR & First Aid
- Pay incentives for higher certification levels, including WFR, EMT, & Swift Water Rescue
- Dedicated company division to risk management, guided training, and continuing guide education
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Boat Options
We offer these boat options so that you can customize your Durango rafting trip to the experience you desire.
Mild to Wild’s Boat Options: Why You’re In the Raft You’re In
Premium Raft
Premium Raft
• 5 Paid Seats is a Private Raft
• Option to Paddle or Relax
• Ages 4+
Standard Raft
Standard Raft
• Ages 4+
Single Person Kayak
Inflatable Kayak
• Instructional guide provided
• Increased adventure level
• Physical fitness required
• Ages 11+ or 5'2"
Payments & Cancellations
Payment Options
- 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
- 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
- Call for other arrangements!
Free Courtesy Hold
We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.
Fees
In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).
Cancellation Policy
Day Trips: Receive a 90% refund with written notice 36 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, no refund.
Trip Change Option
Up to 12 hours prior to departure, trips can be rescheduled for a different day and/or time. The price of this change policy is 5% of the total trip cost. Upgrade only available at time of reservation and must be applied to each seat.
Multi-Day Trips: See our Cancellation Policy page.