Lower Animas River Rafting
Whitewater rafting in Durango, COlorado
half-day & full-day river trips on the animas
Family Fun for Everyone!

Location: |
Durango, Colorado |
Adventure Level: |
Rafting: Mild Class I, II & One Class III
Inflatable Kayaks: Intermediate
Adventure Boat: Intermediate |
Class: |
High Water: Class II and III Rapids
Low Water: Class I, II and one Class III Rapid |
Season: |
April - September |
Restrictions: |
Raft: Ages 4-84!
Inflatable Kayak: Age 12 & must be 5’ 2’’ Tall
Adventure Boat: Age 12 |
Water Levels: |
Current water levels |

Lower Animas River Trip Highlights:
Lower Animas River Description:
Relax and enjoy a different view of historic Durango as you bounce through fun-filled rapids like "Smelter", "Sawmill", "Santa Rita" and "Pinball". Your guide will share history of the region and stories of local traditions. This popular river rafting trip through Durango on the Animas River is enjoyed by families, reunions, groups, first timers and rafting/inflatable kayak veterans alike. No experience is necessary; we provide all you need including safety orientation and instruction.
For those who want to be in control of their own destiny and increase the level of adventure, we offer inflatable kayaks. Inflatable kayaks offer the best of both worlds: the stability of a raft and maneuverability of a kayak. Paddle, spin and surf your way down the Animas River in your own craft, under the leadership of an instructional guide. Again, no prior experience is necessary.
For those wanting higher adventure, but not wanting to be in control of their own destiny, we offer Adventure Boat Option! We use smaller boats (the smaller the boat, the bigger the wave!) so the waves and rapids seem bigger in a smaller boat. We run these as all paddle boats which steps the level of adventure up and the guides get to go for the more aggressive lines. When the river is too high for inflatable kayaks, we switch the kayakers to this option. This can be booked as an option as well.
Lower Animas Trip Options
Rafting:
Full-Day Rafting Trip: Enjoy the splashes of Durango's rapids, a scrumptious lunch, beach games and a peaceful afternoon float. Click for more info.
Half-Day Rafting Trip:
Experience all the fun rapids of the Lower Animas. Enjoy a stop for a riverside snack and a chance to swim! The half-day is a perfect addition to many Durango activities. Click for more info.
Economy Rafting Trip: The perfect introduction to rafting or a quick "fix" for the traveler with a busy itinerary. Click for more info.
Inflatable Kayak/Adventure Boat:
Full-Day Kayak/Adventure Boat Trip: Spend your whole day playing, surfing, spinning and bouncing
down the river.Click for more info.
Half-Day Kayak/Adventure Boat Trip:
Experience all the fun rapids of the Lower Animas. Enjoy a stop for a riverside snack and a chance to swim! The half-day is a perfect addition to many Durango activities. Click for more info.
Economy Kayak/Adventure Boat Trip: An introduction to kayaking or a quick "fix" for the traveler with a busy itinerary. Click for more info.

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