3/4 Day Durango Rafting Trip

3/4 Day Durango Rafting Trip

Lower Animas River

About This Trip

Raft through Durango for 4-5 Hours!

Treat yourself to a day well spent on Durango’s Animas River, a popular town run with a fun Class III rapid, several Class II splashes, and relaxing sections to float as you learn about the area.

Later in the season as the water levels lower, all rapids are usually downgraded a full Class. Most of the rapids on this trip are during the first half of the day with a calmer float after lunch.

For those who want to step up the adventure level, Lower Animas Kayaking trips can go at the same time as this trip! The rafts and kayaks will not necessarily be together the whole time, but everyone will get the thrills and splashes they’re looking for!

Lower Animas 3/4-day trips starting at $129.00

  • See a different and more beautiful view of Durango
  • Get the perfect mix of excitement through fun rapids and relaxation during calm sections
  • Learn the wild history of the town and Southwest Colorado
  • Hang out with fun, entertaining river guides
  • Smelter White Water Park’s Class III splashes
  • Wildlife: Deer, beaver, fox, birds of prey, river otters
  • A hands on experience in helping the guides paddle and navigate down the river
  • Healthy and delicious deli lunch
Ducky Guide Training - Lower Animas - Mild to Wild Rafting

Itinerary & Map

8:30 AM
Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river! Wetsuit and Bootie rentals are required through June and highly recommended from July on.
 
Board the bus and shuttle to the river for safety orientation and kayak instructions.
 
Hit the river!
 
Practice getting in and out of your inflatable kayak at the “Lake”.
 
Tackle “Train Bridge Rapid,” “Baby Smelter” and the exhilarating Class III “Smelter Rapid”.
 
Refuel with a river side, deli-style lunch with sides, fruit, chips, dessert, water and lemonade.
 
Maneuver your way through “Santa Rita,” “Sawmill” and “Pinball” (depending on flows).
3:00 PM
The river becomes more peaceful as we head further out of town and away from the road.
Lower Animas Rafting Map - Mild to Wild

Booking Options

Inflatable Kayaks

Up the adventure level!

This could be you; get ready for a great workout as you navigate your own kayak through the Lower Animas!

  • Ages 12+

Per Person

$189

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Payments & Cancellations

Payment Options

  1. 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
  2. 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
  3. 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 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.

What to Wear & Bring

  • Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing (avoid cotton because it stays the temperature of the water and keeps you cold)
  • Water shoes or secure sandals with heel straps (if you’re not using wetsuit booties)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • Water bottle
  • Camera with waterproof case
  • Warm, dry change of clothes (for after rafting)

Trips through June and after July

  • Wetsuits (available for rent)
  • Wetsuit boots all season (available for rent)
  • Fleece jacket and fleece socks (provides added warmth if you tend to get cold)
  • Splash Jacket

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Important Considerations

Lower Animas Kayaking-Durango Colorado-Mild to Wild Rafting
  • If the Animas River is flowing over 1800 CFS, kayakers will be moved to a premium raft option for safety.
  • Wetsuits are required through June and are highly recommended after July.
  • Physical fitness is recommended, as this trip is a bit of a workout!
  • The inflatable kayaks sits low in the water, so there will be water in the kayak the whole time. Thus, you’re going to get wet!If everyone in your group isn’t up for the challenge of an inflatable kayak just yet, they can go along in a raft with a guide at the same time!
  • We do not provide snacks on this trip, so bring some along in a small waterproof bag along with your water bottle.

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