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Whitewater Rafting: Durango's Top Adventure
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469 Ratings
Durango
Whitewater rafting tour with the best guides in Durango, CO. Colorado Outback Adventures owners have been in the outdoor business for over 20 year. We pride ourselves in providing the best service possible, and will help in a memorable adventure in Durango, CO 81301.
Whitewater rafting tour with the best guides in Durango, CO. Colorado Outback Adventures owners have been in the outdoor business for over 20 year. We pride ourselves in providing the best service possible, and will help in a memorable adventure in Durango, CO 81301.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 1212 CO-3 - Experience whitewater rafting on the Animas River. The bus will pick you up at our office located at 1212 State Hwy 3, Durango, CO 81301. Participants will be transported to the starting point, where a guide will lead them down the river. The shuttle will then pick up participants at the end point and bring them back to our office.
- 1212 CO-3 - Experience whitewater rafting on the Animas River. The bus will pick you up at our office located at 1212 State Hwy 3, Durango, CO 81301. Participants will be transported to the starting point, where a guide will lead them down the river. The shuttle will then pick up participants at the end point and bring them back to our office.

What's Included
- Life Jacket
- Life Jacket
Location
1212 CO-3
Colorado 3
Please meet 30 Minutes prior to departure. No flip flops, must wear around the ankle sandals, water shoes or tennis shoes. Wetsuit booties (wetshoes) available to rent. Wear quick drying clothes, if available, or clothes that can get wet.
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
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(469 Ratings)
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Tmmiller05
Aug 23, 2025
Fun experience and great crew! - We arrived early for our scheduled trip and the staff was great with starting early for us. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. It was just us two on the raft with our guide, Josh, and we had such a fun time. Josh was very personable and knowledgeable about the area. He gave a great recommendation for a place to eat in Durango when we were done, and it was delicious. (RPGS)
We didn't expect the rapids to be great as we knew the water levels were low, but we knew that when we booked the trip. We had a good time anyway. Josh only had to get out to push us 2-3 times, and it was still an adventure regardless. This time of year would be great to take younger kids on a rafting trip, plus since it wasn't so rough I was able to take my camera with me (my choice) and I got some great pictures of the river. We even saw a baby bear running along the river bank! Great memories!!
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Motraveler12345
Aug 10, 2025
Fun for the whole family. - Lots of fun! We went with family including 2 small boys age 5 & 7 and we all had fun. Water levels are low as it’s near the end of the season but our guide made it fun and the kids already want to go again.
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Mindy_m
Aug 8, 2025
Fun, chill adventure for all ages - This was such a fun adventure! River was low during our trip, so not the white waters we had anticipated, but still fun and our guide was a good time!
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Misty_n
Aug 4, 2025
Large fam river ride - We had a great time with Pinkey and Hailee! Great tour guides even with low water. We had a blast. Our fam of 9 was split 6 and 3 and they kept us near enough to chat the whole time.
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Cymokp
Jul 14, 2025
First timers - Fun for the whole family no matter the age. Landen does a great job. Nobody went for a involuntary swim. Next time we will book a longer trip.
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Happiness14543373846
Jul 10, 2025
Great family times - Ben and the other guide were funny and very informative! The bus driver was so sweet and made the short trip very welcoming. Great company, and trip!
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129rufn
Jul 3, 2025
Had a blast! COA is by far superior! - Awesome experience for first timers. “Pinky” our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. Dude could run the river blindfolded even with all the other mild to mediocre white and yellow boats in his way! We will absolutely be coming back! Thanks COA!
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Jeff_n
Jul 1, 2025
Very Easy and Fun - Justin was our guide and was great! Worked hard so we didn't have to. Was very friendly and made the trip more fun. We went at the end of June. The water was easy and I went with my 16 year old daughter but would be no problem to take very young kids. Had a great time but would probably do again only if earlier in the season when water is higher as there was very little rapids and slow moving water. Justin and the crew working there were fantastic though!
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Jrogers317
Sep 8, 2024
Gorgeous views and a wonderful experience! - This was my first time white water rafting and it was so much fun! The beauty of the river and mountains was spectacular and the rapids were fun without being scary. Our guide, Jacob, was fantastic and shared fascinating historical tidbits about the bridges and mountains and the general area as we went down the river.
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Giobabie1
Aug 31, 2024
Fun time with the family! - What a blast! I recommend to all families with teens. Fun time with the whole family. Make sure to bring clothes and shoes that can be wet. Not flip flops.
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