Mild to Wild Rafting
& Jeep Trail Tours,
Inc.
50 Animas View Dr.
Durango Colorado 81301
Toll Free:
800-567-6745
In Southwest CO:
970-247-4789
Fax:
970-382-0545
e-mail us
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Lower Animas River Kayak
and Adventure Boat Trips
Economy
Kayak/Adventure Boat* Trip
(2 hours round trip, 1 hour on water) |
Get a taste of Inflatable Kayaking/Adventure Boat* on the Lower Animas!
Who: Ages 12 and up!
When: Mid May-September
Meet Time: 30 minutes prior to departure
Departure Times: 8:30, 10:45, 1:45, 4:00
Return Times: Two Hours Later
Possible Water Level Restrictions: We do not run inflatable kayak trips above 2,000 CFS. See Adventure Boat option* below!
Price: $41
Itinerary**
- Meet at our Main Office in Durango at 30 minutes prior to departure time
- Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river! Wetsuit and Bootie rentals are required through June and highly recommend from July on. For more on what to wear click here.
- Shuttle to river for safety orientation and kayak instructions.
- Hit the river!
- Practice getting in and out of your kayak in the "lake".
- Tackle "Train Bridge Rapid", "Baby Smelter" and finally the Class III "Smelter Rapid".
- Take out and shuttle back!
- Arrive back to the office approximately two hours after your departure time.
**Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions. |
Half-Day Kayaking/Adventure Boat* Trip
(3 hours 45 minutes round trip, 3 hours on water) |
Take control of your own adventure with our Lower Animas Half-Day kayaking trip! Or try an Adventure Boat* on a 1/2 day!
Who: Ages 12 and up!
When: Mid May-September
Meet Time: 30 minutes prior to departure
Departure Times: 8:30 & 1:45
Return Times: 12:15 PM & 5:30 PM
Possible Water Level Restrictions: We do not run inflatable kayak trips above 2,000 CFS. See Adventure Boat option* below!
Price: $67
Itinerary**
- Meet at our Main Office in Durango at 30 minutes prior to departure time
- Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river! Wetsuit and Bootie rentals are required through June and highly recommend from July on. For more on what to wear click here.
- Shuttle to river for safety orientation and kayak instructions.
- Hit the river!
- Practice getting in and out of your kayak in the "lake".
- Tackle "Train Bridge Rapid", "Baby Smelter" and finally the Class III "Smelter Rapid".
- Stop for a riverside snack of fresh fruit and granola bars.
- Get back on the river for "Santa Rita" and "Pin Ball" Rapids.
- Take out and shuttle back!
- Arrive back to the office approximately 3 hours 45 minutes after your departure time.
**Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions. |
Full-Day Kayak/Adventure Boat*
Trip
(6 hours round trip, 4.5 hours on water)
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Spend your whole day playing, surfing, spinning and bouncing
down the river. Or try a full day Adventure Boat*!
Who: Ages 12 and up!
When: Mid May-September
Meeting Time: 8:00 AM
Departure Times: 8:30 AM
Return Times: 2:20 PM
Possible Water Level Restrictions: We do not run inflatable kayak trips above 2,000 CFS. See Adventure Boat option* below!
Price: $99
Itinerary**
- Meet at our Main Office in Durango at 30 minutes prior to departure time
- Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river! Wetsuit and Bootie rentals are required through June and highly recommend from July on. For more on what to bring and wear click here.
- Shuttle to river for safety orientation and kayak instructions.
- Hit the river!
- Practice getting in and out of your kayak in the "lake".
- Tackle "Train Bridge Rapid", "Baby Smelter" and finally the Class III "Smelter Rapid".
- Stop for a riverside lunch.
- Get back on the river for "Santa Rita" and "Pin Ball" Rapids.
- Enjoy the more peaceful section of the Lower Animas as you move further out of Durango.
- Take out and shuttle back!
- Arrive back at the office at approximately 2:30 PM.
**Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions. |
***Adventure Boat Option!
We offer this option for those wanting higher adventure, but not wanting to be in control of their own destiny. 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 (above 2,000 CFS), we switch the kayakers to this option. This can be reserved as an option as well.
Lower Animas Trip Provisions
- State-of-the-Art Self-Bailing Inflatable Kayaks
- Safety Orientation and Boating Instruction
- Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets, Helmets, and Splash Jackets
provided free of charge
- Delicious, Fresh Meals on Full Day Trips
- Healthy Snacks on 1/2-Day Trips
Special Ways Mild
to Wild Cares For Guests in Inflatable Kayaks
- We send a guide along (in their own kayak) to teach guests how
to catch an eddy, the correct way to go through a rapid, read
the river, and many other essential river lessons, rather than
having guest simply follow a raft
- Mild to Wild's unique service guarantee: "If you are not
absolutely delighted with our guides & equipment, then your
trip is free!"
What to Bring and Wear:
- Wear: nylon shorts, swimsuit and shoes that can get wet (no flip flops).
- Wetsuit Rentals: required on Inflatable Kayak trips through mid-July. Highly recommend all season.
- Bring: sunscreen, cash for souvenirs and professional photographs of your trip. Sunglasses, water bottle, hat, dry clothes for the ride home and most importantly your sense of adventure!
More Information
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