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Animas River Kayak: Class III Whitewater Thrills
5.0
19 Ratings
Durango
Navigate Durango’s Animas River in an inflatable kayak. Experience Class III rapids with expert guides. Embrace adventure and thrill in this half-day trip.
Navigate Durango’s Animas River in an inflatable kayak. Experience Class III rapids with expert guides. Embrace adventure and thrill in this half-day trip.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mountain Waters Rafting - Arrive at our office wearing a bathing suit and a smile, and let us handle everything else! We provide transportation to and from the river, supply all necessary equipment, offer instruction, and then embark on a river adventure in your personal inflatable kayak with the support of a guide.
- Mountain Waters Rafting - Arrive at our office wearing a bathing suit and a smile, and let us handle everything else! We provide transportation to and from the river, supply all necessary equipment, offer instruction, and then embark on a river adventure in your personal inflatable kayak with the support of a guide.
What's Included
- Free secure parking
- Snacks provided
- Expert river guides
- Free wet-suit and river shoe rentals
- Mid-trip snack
- All kayaking equipment included: PFD, inflatable kayak, paddle, helmet
- Free secure parking
- Snacks provided
- Expert river guides
- Free wet-suit and river shoe rentals
- Mid-trip snack
- All kayaking equipment included: PFD, inflatable kayak, paddle, helmet
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Experience twice the excitement and adventure on the Animas River by navigating your own inflatable kayak (IK). This journey leads you through Durango and a Class III Whitewater Park. Our expert guides will provide instruction and equipment to help you steer your Inflatable Kayak alongside the raft trip. This adventure demands active participation and a…
Experience twice the excitement and adventure on the Animas River by navigating your own inflatable kayak (IK). This journey leads you through Durango and a Class III Whitewater Park. Our expert guides will provide instruction and equipment to help you steer your Inflatable Kayak alongside the raft trip. This adventure demands active participation and a keen sense of adventure!
- Inflatable kayak age limit is 12 and up
- Wear quick-drying clothes: shorts, synthetic t-shirt, windbreaker
- Footwear that stays on, no flip-flops
- Bring sunscreen, bottled water, and a hat
Location
Mountain Waters Rafting
West College Drive
Meet at our office between the Double Tree Hotel and Albertsons Grocery Store:
303 W College Dr
Durango, CO 81301
Free secure parking all day one block from Historic Downtown Durango
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(19 Ratings)
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B8042jpmiked
Jul 6, 2025
Awesome rafting in Durango! - Eric is an awesome guide. Really thoughtful instruction for us n00bs. We learned a ton. R2 all the way. We loved the rapids. Ask for the squirt guns. We’ll see you again!
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Tanya
Jun 18, 2025
Great Experience with Mountain Waters Rafting - We had an amazing time on our rafting trip with Mountain Waters Rafting! The entire experience was smooth and a lot of fun. Our guides, Colin and Eric, were absolutely fantastic and very knowledgeable on the water. We really enjoyed the trip and had fun trying out surfing on the rapids a couple of times. Highly recommend Mountain Waters if you’re looking for a memorable, fun rafting trip in Durango!
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Kristinco
Jul 3, 2023
Fun trip for kids! - Great first rafting trip for my kids! Haymo was a great guide, very nice. Enough little rapids to be fun, but not enough to make me nervous for my kids. Enjoyed the trip, but seemed a bit short in duration. Classic trip is supposed to be 3.5 hours. We left the office at 11:45 and returned at 2:05, makes me wonder if they shortened the trip? Other than that, it was great and i would go again. All the employees were very nice.
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Krisbabsmorrow
Jul 18, 2022
Amazing family rafting with Lillian, best guide at Mountain Waters - Our guide Lillian was fun, upbeat and very informative! Make sure to get a great guide like Lillian and not those nuggets Bobby. Max, and Hamo 😉
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863leighc
Jul 12, 2022
Wonderful Family Adventure - We had a wonderful time on our Classic Trip this morning while in Durango! The entire staff was friendly and very helpful both before, during and after the trip! Hannah was our guide and we loved how friendly, laid back and kind she was to all of us on board. Thank you for a memorable morning for our family- we hope to return again someday!
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Loring
Jul 4, 2021
So much fun - The half day kayaking trip was an absolute blast. All off the crew were very helpful in making sure all the participants had the best time possible. I highly recommend this excursion!
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Daniel_r
Jul 2, 2021
Can’t wait to go again - Absolutely amazing trip. The ‘rubber duckies’ were a hit with the family. The guides were awesome and helped make the four hour tour a wonderful lifelong memory. The company is great and their entire team are professional, entertaining and fun. DO THIS!!!!
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Mary_g
Jun 25, 2021
Beautiful views, great water and a ton of fun - Do the kayaks! So much fun and even more adventurous than the rafts. Guides were wonderful and we will be back!
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B8976bkkellys
Aug 8, 2020
Raft when you can! - Mountain Waters was a big part of our successful Durango trip. My son and I took a half-day rafting trip with Beau and Billy. The trip was well run and the staff took care of everything so all we had to do was have fun. I appreciated the attention to safety - helmets.
(see also La Plata Canyon tour)
Do it!
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Russellrv327no
Jul 27, 2020
Fun Time! - The guides did a phenomenal job. They were personable and experts with regard to the river. Young or old, this is a must while in town.
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