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Whitewater rafting and Jeep Tours in Colorado, Arizona and Utah with Mild to Wild Rafting
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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

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Historic Narrow Gauge Railroad - Jeep Trail Tour - Raft
Explore the best of Colorado in 1 1/2 days!

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Durango Train The day prior or after you've enjoyed out popular Jeep/Train package, explore Durango's sampler 1/2 day raft trip on the Lower Animas River- Great for ages 4-84.  With Class I "moving water", a few Class II "splashes" and one or more "wet and fun" Class III rapids (depending on water level), you will be treated to a different view of Durango, while learning the fascinating history of the area.  Dont miss the highlight of your vacation!

 

Lower Animas River

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 1 - Jeep Tour and Train Ride

8:00 am

Park your car at the Railroad parking lot located west of McDonalds on College Drive. (Cost $7.00)

8:15 am

Board Mild to Wild vehicle at Railroad Parking Lot on the Southwest side of the McDonalds Parking Lot off of College Drive.

8:30 am

Depart from Railroad parking lot. Our driver will treat you to the scenic Million Dollar Skyway (rated one of the most scenic drives in the US) as we pass through beautiful summits and mountain passes! You'll be glad you are not driving so you can see the views!

10:00 am

Arrive in Silverton. Meet Jeep Tour guide at the Shady Lady Restaurant on Blair Street. Blair Street was the notorious "red-light" district in the late 1800's (still a dirt road!). Board our custom open-air tour vehicle and head out on the rugged mining roads above Silverton. Discover cascading waterfalls, tumbling creeks, Colorado's infamous wildflowers and picturesque scenery. Explore Colorado's most preserved ghost town as you learn the history of the area and stories and local traditions of the times past. We will reach about 13,000 feet and maybe even have a snowball fight!

1:15 pm

Back in Silverton, enjoy shops and lunch on your own at one of the fun restaurants

2:30 pm

Board train for return to Durango

2:45 pm

Depart Silverton, this time traveling down in the Animas River gorge through pine-filled landscape and alongside the raging Animas River!

6:15 pm

Arrive in Durango

 

Day 2 - Lower Animas Rafting Trip* - 1/2 day trip (3 hours on river time)

7:45 am

Meet at the Mild to Wild office at 50 Animas View Drive, Durango, CO

8:30 am

Depart Mild to Wild for the Lower Animas River!

8:45 am

Safety orientation and instruction

9:10 am

Rafting fun on the Lower Animas - Class I, Class II and Class III rapids! Ages 4-84

10:30 am

Stop for snack and splashing

12:30 pm

Return back to Mild to Wild's Office

*Can also raft the afternoon 1/2 day option 1:45- 5:45 (meet at 1:15pm).

 

Cost of trip is $208.95 adults and $166.95 youth (11 and under), which includes the land/access fee. Cost prior to the 5% fee is $199 for adults and $159 youth.

 

 

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