• Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours - Begin your adventure at our Durango Office and gear up for the river!

Our friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced river guides will ensure you are equipped with a life jacket, helmet, and any other necessary river attire (such as wetsuits when the weather or water is cooler).

We’ll then transport you to the river for a brief safety orientation before embarking on a scenic hour-long journey down the Animas River.

You’ll enjoy splashing through numerous refreshing Class II rapids and one thrilling Class III rapid as you paddle downstream.

Class II rapids offer “fun and friendly” splashes for those at the front of the boat, while Class III rapids provide “wet and fun” experiences, soaking everyone from head to toe.

Spring trips typically feature higher flows with bigger splashes, whereas summer trips have lower flows with gentler splashes. If you’re rafting later in the season, you’ll enjoy additional excitement as we maneuver between the river rocks!

After an hour of excitement, we’ll disembark, load the boats, and shuttle you back to our Durango Office.

• Comprehensive pre-trip safety briefing
• Inclusive river and land access fees
• Convenient round-trip shuttle service
• Complimentary parking available
• Optional splash jackets and helmets at no extra cost
• Top-quality, well-maintained equipment
• Experienced Trip Leaders with over 2,000 river miles

• Gratuities

Experience the thrill of the Lower Animas River in Durango with an exceptional river guide! This adventure is a must-do for both visitors and locals.

This trip is beloved for its easy access, stunning scenery, and exhilarating rapids. It offers the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation, allowing participants to enjoy the sights along the way. Rafters aged 4 and up are welcome!

During the journey, you’ll encounter numerous Class II rapids and an exhilarating Class III at Smelter Whitewater Park. Class II rapids are “fun and friendly,” splashing over the bow and soaking those at the front. Class III rapids are “wet and wild,” typically drenching everyone in the raft from head to toe.

Our skilled and engaging river guides will navigate you downstream while sharing captivating stories and intriguing history about the area. Feel free to paddle along or simply sit back and enjoy the ride.

Every trip includes a safety briefing and paddling instructions from Durango’s finest river guides.

• Minimum age is 4 years
• Wet-suit and wet-suit boot rentals are highly recommended through June

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.