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Lower Animas Rafting

Quick Details

  • Ages: 3+ Years
  • Duration: 2.5 Hours, 4.5 Hours (Half-Day)
  • Cancellation Policy: 72 Hours prior to your start-date - Full Refund
  • Rating: Class II & III
  • Distance: 5 to 10 miles
  • Season: May to August
  • Highlights:
  • About 1 hour on the water for the 2.5-hour trip, and about 2-2.5 hours on the water for the 4.5-hour trip, 4.5 hours for the 3/4 day
  • Family-friendly trip

4.5 Hour

*Most Popular* Double the splash and dash time

Adult

Ages 12+

$89

Youth

Ages 3-11

$79

2.5 Hours

About 1 hour on River

Adult

Ages 12+

$69

Youth

Ages 3-11

$59

3/4 Day Rafting w/ Riverside lunch

Ages 3+

Guest

Ages 3+

$ 139

A great way to experience rafting in Durango

Known as the “Splash & Dash,” this introductory whitewater rafting trip through our national kayak course provides thrilling rapids and Class III rafting. You also see historical Old West landmarks and hear stories about the early days of Durango. No trip to Durango is complete without a float down the Lower Animas.  This fun and convenient Lower Animas river rafting trip is perfect for large groups and families. The Lower Animas starts on the North end of Durango near 32nd St and finishes 5-10 miles downstream depending on which trip you choose and the time of year.

All of our Durango rafting trips include the famous Whitewater Park and Smelter rapids. Our two-hour river rafting trips are a great option for the busy traveler who wants to have a rafting experience but is short on time. For those looking to spend more time on the river, we recommend our 4.5-hour raft trip.

3/4 Day Rafting w/Riverside Lunch Trip Highlights:

6 hours door to door with about 4.5 Hours on the water with a trip that includes a riverside lunch.

  •  Most fun ride on the river!
  • Seats up to 6-7 people

Create amazing memories while adventuring down the Animas River with Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours! Our Durango whitewater rafting trips through our national kayak course provide thrilling rapids and Class I, II & III rafting.

All of the rafting trips start at the same location; however, the 4.5-hour and the 3/4 day rafting trips continue further downstream. Also, we pull over for a riverside lunch and a chance to swim on the 3/4 day trip. This stretch of the Animas River is beautiful, with lots of opportunities to spot wildlife in their natural habitat and enjoy the scenery.

There are small class II rapids throughout the trip with the biggest class III+ rapid being located at Santa Rita Park known as Smelter. At high water, Smelter has some big crashing waves and we will sometimes need to walk the children in your group around this one depending on how high the water is. After Smelter the river returns back into its natural river bed where you’ll enjoy continuous small rapids through towering cottonwoods and lush riparian vegetation. Book our Lower Animas rafting trip to experience one of the best family rafting trips in Colorado.

What We Provide

  • Safety orientation
  • Helmets
  • PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices), a.k.a. life jackets — Sorry, no personal PFDs allowed.
  • Transportation to and from the river
  • Raft guide
  • Lunch (3/4 day only)

What to Bring

  • Sturdy footwear like old tennis shoes — We also rent river shoes.
  • Please, no flip-flops or sandals
  • Rafts do not have storage. Please leave all personal items in a hotel room or vehicle.
  • Wallets, keys, and phones can be left in our complimentary secure lockers.

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