About This Trip
This trip is currently unavailable. See our Needleton Section for available Upper Animas trips.
Conquer non-stop Class II and III rapids with intermittent Class IV and Class V rapids on this spectacular two day Colorado whitewater rafting trip! Creeks and streams cascade into the Upper Animas River as you continuously paddle.
Relax in our deluxe, exclusive 5-star camp in the Weminuche Wilderness as our guides prepare your dinner (and breakfast!) and prepare for your second day of more spectacular whitewater. At high water, this trip is considered extreme.
The Two Day gets you two amazing days of Upper Animas Whitewater and a night around the campfire, but on the Three Day, you also get a layover day to explore all the wonders of the wilderness!
Upper Animas River rafting 2-day trips starting at $799.00
Itinerary & Map
DAY BEFORE ITINERARY
DAY 1 ITINERARY
DAY 2 ITINERARY
* Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions.
Booking Options
Standard Rafts
This trip is currently unavailable for the 2023 season. See our Needleton Section for available Upper Animas trips.
13 foot self-bailing rafts rigged as a paddle boat. Be ready to paddle and swim on your pre-trip orientation!
- Ages 16+
Per Person
$799
Reviews from our Guests
Posted on Google Robert SezateTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Creel is amazing! All of these folks are top notch! This was our second time with Mild to Wild….this time we brought family! Best wishes to Creel! His brother might be cool, but Creel is the coolest! 🫡😂 If you’re in the Durango area - book a tour with these folks. You won’t regret it!! Note: looked at my trip advisor post from July 2018. Back then it was Rio who was Ana amazing guide. Creel holds to our previous excellent experience.Posted on Google Shannon GleasonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Trey was an excellent guide. Me and my best friend had the best time and will definitely do it again. I highly recommend Mild to Wild.Posted on Google KenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very good time, our guide, Colton was great!Posted on Google Shannon AdamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I had a great time and Marcie was a wonderful guide.Posted on Google Jennifer HendersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great tour from start to finish! All the guides were great. Special shout out to Felix! He made the rafting experience for us first timers so fun and exciting. Highly recommend!Posted on Google Gabriela P.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam was an amazing guide! He went above and beyond to make sure our daughter had the best time. He took her down the falls, let her paddle the raft and made her feel included throughout the trip. She had an absolute blast, and his kindness and patience made the experience even more memorable for our family. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend!Posted on Google Rob RobinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ann was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and a very quick wit. Would go on another trip with her.Posted on Google Kevin FerrellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great ride for our family that included ages 5-7. Kia and Ryder are super guides.Posted on Google Julie CollmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My Hubby, myself and my two 14 year old granddaughters had an absolute blast!! We had Colton as our guide and he was amazing!! Thank you Colton & Mild to Wild!! From the Collman Family!!Posted on Google Ibrahim Sîvan Delzell BorjiginTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good time rafting getting stuck a bit
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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
Receive an 80% refund with written notice 5 days prior to trip departure. Less notice, no refund.
At Upper Animas orientation, if determined this is not right for you, for 1 day trips you may apply the trip cost to another available trip, less $250 per person for the nonrefundable train ticket & orientation. For overnight trips, the non refundable amount is $300 per person. Train tickets may be able to be transferred depending on the train’s availability.
Trip Insurance through RoamRight is recommended to help cover unforeseen circumstances.
We conform to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad cancellation policy. Train ticket cancellations are subject to a fee 5 days before your reserved date. There are no refunds issued on reservations cancelled less than 5 days before your reserved date.
What to Wear & Bring
- Wetsuit (available for rent)
- Wetsuit boots all season (available for rent)
- Splash Jacket (available for free)
- Fleece jacket and fleece socks
- Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing
- Hat (that fits under your helmet)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses with a strap
- Water bottle
- Camera with waterproof case
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Travel Guides
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Upper Animas History
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Meet Location & Directions
- Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours
- 970-247-4789
- 50 Animas View Dr., Durango, CO 81301
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