- 2.5 hours, Duration 2.5 hours Half-day (4.5 hours) Duration Half-day (4.5 hours)
- Ages 16+ Ages Ages 16+
Experience a fun and exciting adventure down the Animas River with a guided tour on our inflatable kayaks! Just choose a 2.5 or 4.5-hour trip!
Quick Details
Duration: “Splash & Dash” (2.5 hours), “Half-Day” (4.5 hours)
Category: Durango Rafting (Animas River)
Age: Ages 4+ (Seasonal restrictions may apply)
Schedule:
2.5 Hour Schedule: 9:00 am, 11:30 am*, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm* (*When Available)
4.5 Hour Schedule: 9:00 am, 2:00 pm
Age: Ages 4+ (Seasonal restrictions may apply)
Schedule:
2.5 Hour Schedule: 9:00 am, 11:30 am*, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm* (*When Available)
4.5 Hour Schedule: 9:00 am, 2:00 pm
Meeting Location: 360 South Camino Del Rio Suite #200
Cancellation policy: 48 Hours prior to your start date – Full Refund
Cancellation policy: 48 Hours prior to your start date – Full Refund
“Splash & Dash” and “Half-Day” Whitewater Rafting in Durango
Congratulations, you found the highest-rated company on Google. Listen to what our guests have to say about adventures in Durango, Colorado. With Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours, you will create some amazing memories while adventuring down the Animas River! Our Durango whitewater rafting trips through our national kayak course provide thrilling rapids and Class I, II & III rafting.
See historical Old West landmarks and hear stories about the early days of Durango. All of our Durango rafting trips include the famous whitewater park and smelter rapids.
Our “Splash & Dash “2.5-hour Durango river rafting trips are a great option for most guests who want to have an awesome rafting experience and are looking for a great way to spend part of their day on the water.
For those looking to spend about double the time on the river as a “Splash & Dash”, we recommend our “Half-Day” 4.5-hour raft trip.
Looking to create the perfect whitewater rafting experience during your stay in Durango? Contact us directly to create your own custom adventure. Our guides are happy to help you create the most unforgettable itinerary.
“Splash & Dash” 2.5 Hour Rafting Trip Highlights:
- About 1 hour on the water
- Includes Class I, II & III rapids
“Half-Day Adventure” 4.5 Hour Rafting Trip Highlights:
- Includes the same tour as the “Splash & Dash” but double the time on the river!
- About 2 to 2.5 hours on the water depending on river flows. (May & June maybe shorter times on the river due to higher river flows)
- Includes Class I, II & III rapids
What We Provide:
- Safety orientation
- PFD (personal flotation device), aka, life jackets (please no personal PFDs)
- Transportation to and from the Animas River
- Complimentary lockers to secure any small belongings
We have RENTALS available!
- River shoes ($5)
- Splash jackets ($5) – Just like a rain jacket
- Wetsuits ($15) – sizes are Small to XXL
Why Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours?
- Ranked #1 on Google by our guests
- Experienced guides certified by the Colorado Division of Wildlife
- NO GIMMICKS ZONE-Don’t be fooled, all of the rafting companies use the same sections of the river. We do not waste your time with long breaks riverside, we focus on rafting.
- 38 years of experience in Durango, Colorado established in 1983
- Family owned and operated
- We are not the cheapest or the most expensive, we hire and train great guides and invest in their success
- Highly maintained gear using the latest and greatest to provide you the best on-water experience possible
Looking for a VIP Experience?
All VIP Packages Include the Following:
Our Family VIP Adventure packs include action photos, river shoes & splash jackets, and bottled water upon check-in. Simply add the package during your checkout!
$59 for up to 6 guests | $39 for up to 3 guests
- Your VIP Adventure Package comes with great savings including:
- 6-8 action photos of your boat (a $39 value!)
- Splash jacket rentals for the selected number of people in your party
- River shoe rentals for the selected number of people in your party
- Cold bottled water upon check-in
Additional Information
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- Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time to check-in
- Transportation to and from the Animas River (about 15 minutes to and from the river)
- Riverside Saftey orientation (about 15 minutes)
- Check-in and check out (15 minutes)
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- Sturdy footwear (e.g., old tennis shoes or sandals with a backstrap work great)
- NO FLIP FLOPS OR BARE FEET!
- Quick-drying clothes (e.g., athletic clothes, please limit cotton clothes)
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- Please arrive 10-15 minutes early
- Our driver and guides will pick you and your group up at our location at 360 S Camino Del Rio Suite #200, and take you to our put-in location. There we will go over safety, fit you with a PFD, show you some paddling skills, and prepare you for an awesome rafting trip! Following your adventure, we will return you and your group to 360 S Camino Del Rio Suite #200, where you began your adventure.
- A waiver of liability/emergency contact form will need to be completed either online prior to departure or a hard copy completed prior to departure at the pick-up location
- Restrooms & changing areas on-site with FREE PARKING!
- Our rafts have NO storage; please leave any large items in your hotel room or car. Small items (such as wallets, keys, and phones) can be placed in a complimentary locker.
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- Gratuity for our guides and drivers are not included in the price. If you enjoy your trip, feel free to tip!
- Should you require further assistance, don’t hesitate to call and chat with one of our reservation specialists at 970-259-0289.