Durango Rafting - Half Day Family Friendly Trip
Overview
Rafting the Animas River is consistently rated as one of the highlights of visitors vacationing in Durango, Colorado. Enjoy a safe and fun Animas River raft trip in the company of a professional guide. The family-friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Kid-tested and mom-approved since 1981.
What's Included
- Raft equipment: life jackets, helmets
- Transportation to and from the river
- Free Parking
- Rafting Tour
- Professionally certified white water guide
- Gratuities
- Thermal gear available for rent at time of trip
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting Location
303 West College Drive
Durango, CO 81301, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This is a friendly entry level raft trips suitable for most everyone.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Children under 11 must weigh at least 30 pounds
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Durango Rafting – Half Day Family Friendly Trip?
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Activity code: C-15357P1
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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 280 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Raft equipment: life jackets, helmets.
- Transportation to and from the river.
- Free Parking.
- Rafting Tour.
- Professionally certified white water guide.
- Gratuities.
- Thermal gear available for rent at time of trip.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Durango Rafting - Half Day Family Friendly Trip is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This is a friendly entry level raft trips suitable for most everyone.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Durango Rafting – Half Day Family Friendly Trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Raft equipment: life jackets, helmets
- Transportation to and from the river
- Free Parking
- Rafting Tour
- Professionally certified white water guide
- Gratuities
- Thermal gear available for rent at time of trip
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This is a friendly entry level raft trips suitable for most everyone.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Children under 11 must weigh at least 30 pounds
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
