Durango 3/4 Day Kayaking Trip - Lower Animas River

Summary Description

Enjoy a full day day inflatable kayaking trip on Durango’s Lower Animas River with expert guides, tackling Class II rapids and one Class III. No experience needed—gear, instruction, and lunch are all provided!

Highlights
  • Smelter White Water Park’s Class III splashes
  • See a different and more beautiful view of Durango
  • Get the perfect mix of excitement through fun rapids and relaxation during calm sections
  • Smelter White Water Park’s Class III splashes
Description

Experience the thrill of inflatable kayaking on Durango’s Lower Animas River! This full day trip lasts 5 hours and 45 minutes round trip, with 4 hours and 15 minutes on the water. Navigate exciting Class II rapids and one exhilarating Class III rapid, including “Smelter,” “Santa Rita,” and “Sawmill,” with calmer stretches for scenery and relaxation. Lower water flows in late summer make the rapids even more exciting. No experience is needed—our expert guides provide gear, instruction, and local insights. Lunch is included, making this the perfect mix of adventure and fun.

Included / Excluded
  • Deli-Style Lunch and beverages
  • Highly experienced and in-house trained river guides
  • Helmets, Coastguard approved Personal Flotation Devices, and Splash Jackets
  • Safety orientation and paddle instruction
  • Custom designed inflatable kayaks and paddles
  • Gratuities
  • Wetsuits and boots (rentals available for $15)
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, Animas View Drive, Durango, CO, USA

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • If the Animas River is flowing over 1800 CFS, kayakers will be moved to a premium raft option for safety.
  • Wetsuits are required through June and are highly recommended after July
  • Physical fitness is recommended, as this trip is a bit of a workout!
  • Kayaking is not recommended for ages 80+
  • Minimum age is 12
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing

Durango 3/4 Day Kayaking Trip - Lower Animas River RETAIL PRICE
Adult (18 - 64 years) $189.00
Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office

Operated by:

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours

About operator:

Discover the magic of river rafting, guided jeep tours and Mesa Verde tours with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. We offer 77 trip options for ages 4 to 84. Options include whitewater rafting adventures on rafts or inflatable kayaks, beginner stand-up paddle boarding instruction, jeep trail tours, Mesa Verde Tours and packages with a one-way ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train. Explore. Escape. Experience. And Always, Live with Adventure! Contact us today to plan your adventure!

Basic Information
  • Duration: 6 hours
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