Splash down the Animas River through Durango for a couple hours through class II-III rapids! Get a new view of town and join the locals for their favorite way to spend the day.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Half Day Trips give you around 2 hours on the water, taking you through the heart of Durango where the funnest rapids ripple!

Meet us at our Durango Office and suit up for the river! You’ll meet your guides and get fitted for a life jacket, helmet, and other river getup if needed (wetsuits or splash jackets when the weather/water is chilly).

Then we’ll shuttle over to the river! Your guides will provide a quick safety orientation before heading out on the beautiful Lower Animas River.

You’ll bound through plenty of Class II and one Class III rapid throughout the trip. Class II rapids are “fun and friendly,” rolling over the bow and dousing those at the front of the boat. Class III rapids are “wet and wild,” usually soaking everyone in the raft head to toe.

Keep in mind the size of rapids will vary throughout the season with water levels, with spring typically having higher flows and summer lower flows.

Our experienced and entertaining river guides will get you downstream, and you’re welcome to paddle with them or just sit back and relax. They’ll share fun stories and the history of the area, adding fascinating insights to Durango wild days of yore.

After a couple of hours chortling it up on the river, we’ll take out, load up the boats, and shuttle you back to our Durango Office.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Our Class III certified guides are highly trained and exceed state requirements.
Custom self bailing rafts with foot cups to help you stay in the boat!
The perfect mix of excitement through fun rapids and relaxation.
Great for all experience levels!
A great trip that pairs perfect with our other Durango tours.

 

 

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