Mountain Waters Rafting

Owners Dan & James along with the whole crew at Mountain Waters believe that rafting is one of the funnest things you can do in the whole wide world. The joy of floating down a river or being challenged by difficult whitewater has created an insatiable passion in us that we want to share with you. Combine rafting with any of the areas local attractions geared towards family fun and save money with our packages: 44 Jeep Trail Tour, Official Raft & Rail Provider for the Durango-Silverton Train, Zip Line Tours, Mesa Verde Tours, Rock Climbing, Stand Up Paddle Board or Bicycle Rentals.Kid tested and mom approved since 1981!

Mountain Waters Rafting makes it easy and FUN to experience whitewater rafting in Durango! Over 30 years of rafting experience gives us an edge over any other outfitter and our satisfied customers attest to our experience and professionalism.

Our Lower Animas Raft Trips through town stand alone or are packaged with the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Zipline tours with Full Blast Adventures or with our own fleet of rental bikes on the Animas River Trail.

Class IV-V raft trips are available on the World Class Upper Animas and Piedra Rivers.

A full day of fun, memories, scenery and excitement is what Mountain Waters is all about. We can’t wait to see you on the river this summer!

8:30 Raft and 2 PM Zip Line Package

8:30 Raft and 2 PM Zip Line Package

Family Friendly and Mom Approved!
This package is priced at a 10% discount compared to reserving as separate trips.

Spend the day floating down the river and floating through the trees of Durango, Colorado!

Rafting: 3 hours on the water right through town with Class II & III rapids and includes a snack.
Zip Line: 3 hours and 12 spans through beautiful ponderosa trees.

Zip Line: 40 inches or taller, weight limit 275 lbs, wear closed toed shoes
Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

Raft and Zipline Package - Rafting Raft and Zip-line Package - Zip Line

11 AM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Adult

11 AM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Adult

Whitewater rafting the Animas River in Durango, CO is consistently rated the highlight of vacationing visitors. Of all the things to do in Durango, the family friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Between the mountain scenery and professionalism of our guides we have been kid tested and mom approved since 1981!

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

11 AM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Child

11 AM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Child

Whitewater rafting the Animas River in Durango, CO is consistently rated the highlight of vacationing visitors. Of all the things to do in Durango, the family friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Between the mountain scenery and professionalism of our guides we have been kid tested and mom approved since 1981!

Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

11:00 2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

11:00 2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

The 2 hour Economy Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren't sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! and if you read our reviews on tripadvisor you will find they advise going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

11:00 2 Hour Raft Trip - Child

11:00 2 Hour Raft Trip - Child

The 2 hour Economy Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren't sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! and if you read our reviews on tripadvisor you will find they advise going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!

Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

1:30 2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

1:30 2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

The 2 hour Economy Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren't sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! and if you read our reviews on tripadvisor you will find they advise going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

1:30 2 Hour Raft Trip - Child

1:30 2 Hour Raft Trip - Child

The 2 hour Economy Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren't sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! and if you read our reviews on tripadvisor you will find they advise going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!

Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.


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1:30 PM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Adult

1:30 PM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Adult

Whitewater rafting the Animas River in Durango, CO is consistently rated the highlight of vacationing visitors. Of all the things to do in Durango, the family friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Between the mountain scenery and professionalism of our guides we have been kid tested and mom approved since 1981!

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

1:30 PM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Child

1:30 PM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Child

Whitewater rafting the Animas River in Durango, CO is consistently rated the highlight of vacationing visitors. Of all the things to do in Durango, the family friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Between the mountain scenery and professionalism of our guides we have been kid tested and mom approved since 1981!

Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

4:00 2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

4:00 2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

The 2 hour Economy Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren't sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! and if you read our reviews on tripadvisor you will find they advise going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

4:00 2 Hour Raft Trip - Child

4:00 2 Hour Raft Trip - Child

The 2 hour Economy Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren't sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! and if you read our reviews on tripadvisor you will find they advise going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!

Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.


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8 AM Zip and 1:30 PM Raft

8 AM Zip and 1:30 PM Raft

Family Friendly and Mom Approved!
This package is priced at a 10% discount compared to reserving as separate trips.

Spend the day floating down the river and floating through the trees of Durango, Colorado!

Rafting: 3 hours on the water right through town with Class II & III rapids and includes a snack.
Zip Line: 3 hours and 12 spans through beautiful ponderosa trees.

Zip Line: 40 inches or taller, weight limit 275 lbs, wear closed toed shoes
Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

Raft and Zip-line Package - Zip Line Raft and Zipline Package - Rafting

8:30 2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

8:30 2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

The 2 hour Economy Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren't sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! and if you read our reviews on tripadvisor you will find they advise going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

8:30 2 Hour Raft Trip - Child

8:30 2 Hour Raft Trip - Child

The 2 hour Economy Raft Trip is for those with time constraints or just aren't sure if they or their children will enjoy rafting. You will! and if you read our reviews on tripadvisor you will find they advise going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!

Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.


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8:30 AM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Adult

8:30 AM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Adult

Our MOST POPULAR Trip! Lower Animas half day raft trip departs at 8:30am and returns at 12:15pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.


Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

8:30 AM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Child

8:30 AM 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Child

Whitewater rafting the Animas River in Durango, CO is consistently rated the highlight of vacationing visitors. Of all the things to do in Durango, the family friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Between the mountain scenery and professionalism of our guides we have been kid tested and mom approved since 1981!

Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

8:30 Raft and 2 PM Zip

8:30 Raft and 2 PM Zip

Family Friendly and Mom Approved!
This package is priced at a 10% discount compared to reserving as separate trips.

Spend the day floating down the river and floating through the trees of Durango, Colorado!

Rafting: 3 hours on the water right through town with Class II & III rapids and includes a snack.
Zip Line: 3 hours and 12 spans through beautiful ponderosa trees.

Zip Line: 40 inches or taller, weight limit 275 lbs, wear closed toed shoes
Rafting: Child is 11 and under and at least 30 lbs

Our downtown office includes free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

Raft and Zipline Package - Rafting Raft and Zip-line Package - Zip Line

Jeep Tour Half Day La Pla Canyon - Adult 8am-12pm

Jeep Tour Half Day La Pla Canyon - Adult 8am-12pm

Spend time high in the rarefied air of the La Plata Mountains just 15 miles west of downtown Durango. This open vehicle 4×4 excursion winds up and through La Plata Canyon for 14 rugged miles reaching the majestic views from Kennebec Pass at over 12,000ft. Along the way your guide will explain the canyon's mining history such as the vanished La Plata City town site from 1875 and hear about characters like Olga Little, one of the world's only woman mule skinner's. Also learn about the native Ute people, the areas geology as well as flora and fauna of the San Juan Mountains.

Dress in layers for warmth, it can be chilly even in July & August. We provide extra blankets, rain jackets and a tasty snack.

We adhere to Colorado Child Safety Seat Law
<1=Rear Facing, 1-3 Car Seat. Seats not provided

Booking Tip: Locals know to avoid the monsoonal afternoon rain-showers by choosing the 8 AM tour.


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Jeep Tour Half Day La Pla Canyon - Child 8am-12pm

Jeep Tour Half Day La Pla Canyon - Child 8am-12pm

Spend time high in the rarefied air of the La Plata Mountains just 15 miles west of downtown Durango. This open vehicle 4×4 excursion winds up and through La Plata Canyon for 14 rugged miles reaching the majestic views from Kennebec Pass at over 12,000ft. Along the way your guide will explain the canyon's mining history such as the vanished La Plata City town site from 1875 and hear about characters like Olga Little, one of the world's only woman mule skinner's. Also learn about the native Ute people, the areas geology as well as flora and fauna of the San Juan Mountains.

Dress in layers for warmth, it can be chilly even in July & August. We provide extra blankets, rain jackets and a tasty snack.

We adhere to Colorado Child Safety Seat Law
<1=Rear Facing, 1-3 Car Seat. Seats not provided

Booking Tip: Locals know to avoid the monsoonal afternoon rain-showers by choosing the 8 AM tour.


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Kayak Adventure

Kayak Adventure ~ 1/2 Day - 11:00 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Description

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".


Kayak Adventure ~ 1/2 Day -1:30 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Description

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".


Kayak Adventure ~ 2 Hour - 1:30 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Description

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".


Kayak Adventure ~ 2 Hour - 11:00 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Description

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".


Kayak Adventure ~ 2 Hour - 4:00 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Description

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".


Pedal and Paddle Package

Pedal and Paddle Package

The Pedal and Paddle adventure starts with a 3 hour bike rental at 9 am and then a 2hr economy raft trip on the lower Animas at 1:30 pm.

The Pedal and Paddle Package - Biking The Pedal and Paddle Package - Rafting

Address:
303 West College Drive, Durango, CO

303 W. College Dr. Durango, CO 81301
In the Albertson's Grocery Store Parking Lot
Free secure parking, changing rooms, restrooms, retail, restaurant and grocery store adjacent to the river and 2 blocks from historic main street and the train.

  • Cancellation | Full payment is required at time of reservation.
    100% refund less a 10% fee for cancellations made 48hrs before the trip.
    Trips can be rescheduled at no cost if made 48hrs in advance.
    No refunds for cancellations made less than 48hrs prior to trip date.
    If you have qualified for a group discount, cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the trip's scheduled departure.
    Raft 'n Rail package conforms to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad cancellation policy. Train ticket refunds/Cancellations are subject to a fee of $14.00 per adult ticket and $7.00 per child ticket if cancelled prior to 48 hours of your reserved date. There are no refunds issued on reservations cancelled less than 48 hours of your reserved date.
  • Deposit | Trips are paid in full at the time of booking.
  • Other | Trips are paid in full at the time of booking. 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.