Deals, Specialty Trips & Events
Check out our new deals & events for 2018
2019 Advance Booking Discount
20%
Early Bird Discount
20% OFF the first 4 people to book all individual Gates of Lodore or Yampa River rips. Launch dates are expected to fill quickly so book sooner than later! This discount only applies to the first 4 people to book. If your group is larger then 4 people, the discount will be applied as the dollar equivalent of 20% off 4 people and deducted from the total. This discount only applies to existing launch dates that have not been filled. Contact our office to confirm a date has not been filled and to redeem this discount. This Discount is not valid on previously booked trips. Reservation & deposit must be made before December 1st, 2018.
Adventure Coupons & Deals
10%
AARP Discount
10% OFF any trip (excluding train roundtrip) for AARP members. Use code AARP10 at checkout. Must be able to prove membership during trip check-in. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Not valid on previously booked trips. Valid on reservations made before October 31st, 2018.
10%
Military Discount
10% OFF any trip (excluding train roundtrip) for any current or past military service members. Must be able to provide proof of service at the time of the trip. Not valid on previously booked trips. Cannot be combined with other offers. Valid on reservations made before October 31st, 2018.
Free
Camping Rentals
Free tents, sleeping bags, and camping pads on overnight trips. Value: Up to $90 per person. Valid on the Salt River, the San Miguel River, the Colorado River, Green River, Yampa River, and the Upper Animas River. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Not valid on previously booked trips. Valid on reservations made before October 31st, 2018.
10%
Jeep/Train packages
Save 10% on Jeep/Train packages if you book by October 31st, 2018 with code JEEPTRAIN10. Not valid on previously reserved trips. Cannot be combined with other discounts.
10%
Mesa Verde tours
Save 10% on Mesa Verde tours with the code MESA2018. Offer ends October 31st, 2018* Not valid on previously reserved trips. Cannot be combined with other discounts.
Free
FREE action shot of your raft
Valid on Durango’s Lower Animas River. Value $25 or apply this value to the “All photo package” which includes 6-8 action photos of your trip! Mention this offer at time of reservation to redeem! Offer valid through October 31st, 2018. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Not valid on previously booked trips
Free
Free wetsuit rentals
Valid on the San Miguel River, the Piedra Upper Box, and the Piedra Lower Box. Value up to $40 per person. This discount will vary depending on the river and the number of guests. Please call our office to receive this offer. Offer valid through October 31st, 2018. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Not valid on previously booked trips
7.5%
Adventure Value Packages
Reserve 2 trips in the following packages and save 7.5% off of both. Add on another trip and get 7.5% off each additional trip in the package. Valid on Rivers & Trails, Trails & Rails, Rivers, Trails, & Rails, and Rivers, Trails, Rails, & Mesas. Must be booked before October 31st, 2018. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Not valid on previously booked trips
* All Adventure Coupons and Deals are valid on new reservations only and cannot be combined with other offers or packages. No coupons needed to claim the deals above.
Specialty Trips
4th of July River Parade In Moab
On July 4th, 2018, be part of Mild to Wild’s 4th of July Rafting Parade that flows along the Colorado River in Moab, UT. There are 3 meet times to choose from: 8:00 am, 11:45 am, & 3:30 pm! Seats are limited. Kids get a 4th of July souvenir. Join us in dressing up in 4th of July attire! Best costume wins a prize.
4th of July River Parade on the Lower Animas
On July 4th, 2018, be part of Mild to Wild’s 4th of July Rafting Parade that flows through the heart of Durango on the Lower Animas River. There are 5 meet times to choose from: 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:30pm & 3:30 pm! Seats are limited. Kids get a 4th of July souvenir. Join us in dressing up in 4th of July attire! Best costume wins a prize.
Wildflower Jeep Tour - New for 2018!
Join us July 14th through August 6th for our wildflower jeep tour adventure! Experience Colorado’s magnificent, stunning wildflowers on a guided jeep tour. This limited edition specialty trip takes you into the fields of wildflowers at 12,000 feet and above. Participants have the opportunity t walk gentle trails amidst towering peaks with ample breaks for photo opportunities! Trips depart every day at 2:00 pm. When booking via the link below, be sure to select the 1:45 pm departure time.
Peak Week: Fall Foliage Jeep Tour ~ New for 2018!
Join us September 23rd through October 1st for our Fall Foliage jeep tour during Colorado’s Peak Week of the colors changing! Experience Colorado’s spectacular, stunning fall colors on a guided jeep tour. This limited edition specialty trip takes you high up into the mountains at 12,000 feet and above for spectacular views of the changing Autumn colors. Participants have the opportunity to walk gentle trails amidst towering peaks with ample breaks for photo opportunities! Trips depart every day at 2:00 pm. When booking via the link below, be sure to select the 1:45 pm departure time.
Community Events
Float to Work Day
Float to Work Day encourages commuting on the Animas River for all river users — kayakers, rafters, paddle boarders and other allowable floating crafts. To celebrate commuting to work on the water. Mild to Wild will supply a free raft trip to the first 8 participants. After that, we will be offering $8.00 trips to all participants. Use the registration links below to sign up.
Raft for Hope Event
A fundraiser for suicide prevention & awareness. Join us on a special trip down the river on June 13th @ 5:30 PM. All proceeds from the event go to suicide prevention.
Durango Pride Parade Float
Celebrate Durango’s pride festival with a special float down the Lower Animas. Sunday, June 24th, 2018 at 2:00 PM Call our office to reserve your spot on this special trip.
Adventure Packages
3 Day High Adventure Whitewater Package
Combine the Lower Piedra and the Upper Animas rivers into an exciting high adventure whitewater trip. Spend the first day of this package tackling the Lower box of the Piedra river. On the next two days take on the infamous upper animas river on a two day trip. Guests will be responsible for thier first night of lodging in historic Durango, CO. The second night will be catered camping on the Upper Animas river, deep in the Weminuche ilderness. Save 7.5% when booking this package, over the cost of the Lower Piedra and Upper Animas booked as seperate trips.
4 Day High Adventure Whitewater Package
Combine the Lower Piedra and the Upper Animas rivers into an exciting high adventure whitewater trip. Spend the first two days of this package tackling the little known Piedra river in Pagosa Springs, CO. On the next two days take on the infamous Upper Animas river on a two day trip. Guests will be responsible for their second night of lodging in historic Durango, CO. The third night will be catered camping on the Upper Animas river, deep in the Weminuche Wilderness. Save 7.5% when booking this package, over the cost of the Piedra 2-day and Upper Animas 2-day booked as separate trips.
History & Heritage Tour - New for 2018!
Explore the Southwest’s rich history on our History & Heritage Tour. It is a 2 day tour with the first day on our Trails n’ Rails (jeep/train tour) and the second day on our guided interpretive Mesa Verde Discovery Tour of Mesa Verde National Park.
White Water Raft & Brewery Craft - New for 2018!
Experience Durango rafting on the Lower Animas River for a half day and then top off your day with Durango’s famous brewery(s). Sampler includes a Mild to Wild pint glass, a flight at one of our favorite breweries and a self guided map. 1 sampler is $17.50. Each additional sampler includes a different brewery. To reserve, click “Book This Trip” below, choose your raft trip, and add on “Brewery Sampler”. Sampler can be used any time, not restricted to the day of your trip and can be added onto any Durango trip option.
Float & Soak - New for 2018!
Splash though the Class I, II, and III rapids of Durango’s Lower Animas River, then head to the hot springs to soak in the therapeutic mineral pools! There is no better way to finish off a day of adventure! Click the “Book This Trip” button below, select your raft trip, and then select the hot springs add on.