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Mountain Waters Rafting

Durango, CO
Mountain Waters Rafting makes it easy and FUN! We have taken more people down the Animas River in Durango than any other outfitter. Come ride with us and see why! Moms love our experienced rafting guides. 25 years of satisfied customers! 90% of our guests report their Durango raft trip was the highlight of their family vacation.





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10:00am - Adult Lower Animas Full Day Raft Trip

Priced from $69
Full day raft trip departs at 10am and returns at 3:45pm. Includes lunch on the river.

10:00am - Child Lower Animas Full Day Raft Trip

Priced from $59
Full day raft trip departs at 10am and returns at 3:45pm. Includes lunch on the river.

12:00pm - Adult Lower Animas Economy Raft Trip

Priced from $29
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft and go for a day of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Ride the river all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

12:00pm - Adult Lower Animas Inflatable Kayak Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".




12:00pm - Adult Lower Animas Tandem Kayak Adventure For Two

Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".




12:00pm - Child Lower Animas Economy Raft Trip

Priced from $23
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

12:00pm - Child Lower Animas Inflatable Kayak Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".




12:45pm - Adult Lower Animas Splash and Dash

Priced from $16
Splash and Dash Departs at 12:45pm and returns at 2:15pm, great for that quick rafting experience

12:45pm - Child Lower Animas Splash and Dash

Priced from $14
Splash and Dash Departs at 12:45pm and returns at 2:15pm, great for that quick rafting experience

1:15pm - Adult Lower Animas Half Day Rafting Trip

Priced from $44
Lower Animas half day raft trip departs at 1:15pm and returns at 5:00pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

1:15pm - Child Lower Animas Half Day Rafting Trip

Priced from $37
Lower Animas half day raft trip departs at 1:15pm and returns at 5:00pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

2:00pm - Adult Lower Animas Economy Raft Trip

2:45pm - Adult Lower Animas Economy Raft Trip

Priced from $29
Departs at 2:45pm and returns at 5:00pm

2:45pm - Adult Lower Animas Inflatable Kayak Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

2:45pm - Adult Lower Animas Tandem Kayak Adventure For Two

Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

2:45pm - Child Lower Animas Economy Raft Trip

Priced from $23
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Ride the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life;




2:45pm - Child Lower Animas Inflatable Kayak Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".




3:30pm - Adult Lower Animas Splash and Dash

Priced from $16
Splash and Dash - departs at 3:30pm and returns at 5:00pm, great for that quick rafting experience

3:30pm - Child Lower Animas Splash and Dash

Priced from $14
Splash and Dash - departs at 3:30pm and returns at 5:00pm, great for that quick rafting experience

5:15pm - Adult Lower Animas Economy Raft Trip

Priced from $26
Economy Evening trip - Departs 5:15pm and returns at 7:30pm -

5:15pm - Adult Lower Animas Inflatable Kayak Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

5:15pm - Adult Lower Animas Tandem Kayak Adventure For Two

Ride the Animas in an Tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

5:15pm - Child Lower Animas Economy Raft Trip

Priced from $21
Economy Evening trip - Departs 5:15pm and returns at 7:30pm -

5:15pm - Child Lower Animas Inflatable Kayak Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

8:15am - Adult Lower Animas Half Day Raft Trip

Priced from $44
Lower animas half day raft trip departs at 8:15am and returns at noon. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

8:15am - Child Lower Animas Half Day Raft Trip

Priced from $37
Lower animas half day raft trip departs at 8:15am and returns at noon. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

8:45am - Adult Lower Animas Economy Raft Trip

Priced from $26
Economy raft trip - departs at 8:45am and returns at 11:00am

8:45am - Adult Lower Animas Inflatable Kayak Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Souls".


8:45am - Adult Lower Animas Tandem Kayak Adventure For Two

Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Souls".


8:45am - Child Lower Animas Economy Raft Trip

Priced from $21
Economy raft trip - departs at 8:45am and returns at 11:00am

8:45am - Child Lower Animas Inflatable Kayak Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Souls".


9:30am - Adult Lower Animas Splash and Dash

Priced from $16
Splash and Dash departs at 9:30am and returns at 11:00am - for the quick rafting experience.

9:30am - Child Lower Animas Splash and Dash

Priced from $14
Splash and Dash departs at 9:30am and returns at 11:00am - for the quick rafting experience.

One Day Upper Animas (16yrs+) - Train Included

This classic trip includes a shuttle on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad into the heart of the largest wilderness area in the state of Colorado, the Weminuche. The snow capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains will provide breathtaking views as you paddle the legendary Upper Animas. Minimum of 6 rafters required to complete trip and guests must be at least 16 years of age. Becuase this is a high adventure trip, guests need to arrive at Mountain Water's by 5pm the night before their raft trip and will need to complete a "fitness test" in order to ensure level of ability.

Piedra Lower Box Trip

A Great One Day Class IV Trip:

This sparkling waterway, between Durango and Pagosa Springs, is currently under consideration for inclusion into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The surrounding forests are filled with trophy mule deer, elk, black bear, the endangered peregrine falcon, eagles and the playful river otter.

We run an 11-mile section. The Piedra is small but quite lively. It is not as difficult as the Upper Animas but this is still a trip for experienced boaters because of the steep drops, cold water and isolation of the box canyons.






Raft and Rail - Adult - 8:45am Raft Trip

Rockwood Gorge One Day Trip

Hike seven spectacular miles down the Purgatory trail into Cascade Canyon (there is no train ride for this trip). The Upper Animas River below the Tacoma take-out is a little-known gem usually reserved for hardcore kayakers. In mid-summer, with the water volume decreasing, we take paddle rafts down through the Rockwood Gorge with expert guides and experienced rafters. If you've already done the tourist thing on other rivers, step up to the Gorge for a thrill!

Three Day Upper Animas Trip (16yrs+)

A 3-day trip is available where we layover in Needleton, a beautiful and remote section of the Weminuche Wilderness. This extra day allows you time to hike, explore, fish or just relax in the largest wilderness area in Colorado. Minimum of 6 rafters required to complete trip and guests must be at least 16 years of age. Becuase this is a high adventure trip, guests need to arrive at Mountain Water's by 5pm the night before their raft trip and will need to complete a "fitness test" in order to ensure level of ability.

Two Day Upper Animas Trip (16yrs+)

Our normal 2-day trip includes a shuttle from Durango, catarafts and self bailing rafts, experienced guides, deluxe meals, and technical gear. After the trip, hike out to Haviland Lake (1.5 hours hike). Minimum of 6 rafters required to complete trip and guests must be at least 16 years of age. Becuase this is a high adventure trip, guests need to arrive at Mountain Water's by 5pm the night before their raft trip and will need to complete a "fitness test" in order to ensure level of ability.

Upper Animas Wet Suit Package

Van Shuttle 11am Durango to Silverton

Van Shuttle 11am Durango to Silverton

Van Shuttle 1pm Silverton to Durango

Van Shuttle 1pm Silverton to Durango
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Address
Mountain Waters <br/>Albertson's Parking Lot <br/>643 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO <br/>
Durango, CO, 81301
Directions
In Durango, our store location is: 643 Camino Del Rio, Durango. Located in the Albertsons parking lot just north of the Doubletree Hotel.

*Map location is approximate and should not be trusted for navigation. Please contact us for detailed directions.

Cancellation
24 hours prior to the trip's scheduled departure. 10% charge (plus lunch costs for full-day trips) for cancellations without prior notice. No refund for no shows and no calls.
For groups of 25-49, cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the trip's scheduled departure.
For groups of 50 or more, cancellations must be received 4 weeks prior to the trip's scheduled departure.
Upper Animas: 100% refund for cancellations of 60 days or more, 50% refund for cancellations of 45-59 days, no refund for cancellations made within 45 days prior to trip date.
Deposit
50% at time of booking (or within 10 days if paid by check), balance due 45 days prior to arrival
Other
24 hours prior to the trip's scheduled departure. 10% charge (plus lunch costs for full-day trips) for cancellations without prior notice. No refund for no shows and no calls. For groups of 25-49, cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the trip's scheduled departure. For groups of 50 or more, cancellations must be received 4 weeks prior to the trip's scheduled departure.

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