Mountain Waters Rafting ~ 11am 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Adult
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ 11am 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Adult
Whitewater rafting the Animas River in Durango, CO is consistently rated the highlight of vacationing visitors. The family friendly Class I and II rapids and Class III whitewater park are appropriate for beginners and those who love to raft! Mountain Waters guides and staff are focused on your safety and fun and have kept us number one since 1981!
Depart: 11:00 AM
Return: 3:00 PM
4 Hours Door to Door
3 Hours on the Animas River
Snack included
Child is 4-11 and 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.
We reserve the right to change any trip at any time for safety reasons.
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ 11am 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Child
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ 11am 1/2 Day Raft Trip - Child
Whitewater rafting the Animas River in Durango, CO is consistently rated the highlight of vacationing visitors. The family friendly Class I and II rapids and Class III whitewater park are appropriate for beginners and those who love to raft! Mountain Waters guides and staff are focused on your safety and fun and have kept us number one since 1981!
Depart: 11:00 AM
Return: 3:00 PM
4 Hours Door to Door
3 Hours on the Animas River
Snack included
Child is 4-11 and 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.
We reserve the right to change any trip at any time for safety reasons.
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ 11am 2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ 11am 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 that our guests recommend going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!
Depart: 11:00 AM
Return: 1:00 PM
2 Hours Door to Door
1 Hour on the Animas River
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.
We reserve the right to change any trip at any time for safety reasons.
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ 11am 2 Hour Raft Trip - Child
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ 11am 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 that our guests recommend going on the half day trip. Either way you will have a great time!
Depart: 11:00 AM
Return: 1:00 PM
2 Hours Door to Door
1 Hour on the Animas River
Rafting: Child is 4-11 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.
We reserve the right to change any trip at any time for safety reasons.
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Bike Rental
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Bike Rental
$25 all day bike rental 9 am - 5 pm!
Our office is located next to the beautiful Animas River and its traffic free 7 mile bike trail.
Rent one of our basic single speed bikes to experience one of Durango’s favorite treasures! With our free map you can put together a brewery tour or visit bike trail attractions such as the Discovery Museum, Fish Hatchery, Mini-Golf and the million dollar whitewater park.
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Jeep Tour Half Day La Pla Canyon - Adult 8am-12pm (3 person minimum)
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Jeep Tour Half Day La Pla Canyon - Adult 8am-12pm (3 person minimum)
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.
Booking Tip: Locals know to avoid the monsoonal afternoon rain-showers by choosing the 8 AM tour.
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Jeep Tour Half Day La Pla Canyon - Child 8am-12pm (3 person minimum)
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Jeep Tour Half Day La Pla Canyon - Child 8am-12pm (3 person minimum)
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.
Booking Tip: Locals know to avoid the monsoonal afternoon rain-showers by choosing the 8 AM tour.
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Kayak Adventure
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Kayak Adventure ~ 1/2 Day - 11:00am Departure
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".
Inflatable kayak age limit is 12 and up
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Kayak Adventure ~ 2 Hour - 11:00am Departure
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".
Inflatable kayak age limit is 12 and up
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Mesa Verde Full Day Tour
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Mesa Verde Full Day Tour ~ Adult (3 person minimum)
Description
Mesa Verde National Park Tour
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 and considered the largest archaeological preserve and first cultural National Park in the country created in 1906 by president Roosevelt. Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from AD 600 to 1300. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.
Our guide will customize the trip to your group offering choices from the parks guided tours as well as adding historical, cultural and archaeological insights on interpretive hikes and walking tours.
Price Includes: Transportation, park entrance fees, ranger-guided tour tickets, and a deli-style lunch.
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Mesa Verde Full Day Tour ~ Child (3 person minimum)
Description
Mesa Verde National Park Tour
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 and considered the largest archaeological preserve and first cultural National Park in the country created in 1906 by president Roosevelt. Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from AD 600 to 1300. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.
Our guide will customize the trip to your group offering choices from the parks guided tours as well as adding historical, cultural and archaeological insights on interpretive hikes and walking tours.
Price Includes: Transportation, park entrance fees, ranger-guided tour tickets, and a deli-style lunch.
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Mesa Verde Half Day Tour
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Mesa Verde Half Day Tour ~ AM ~ Adult (3 Person Minimum)
Description
Morning Tour: 8/9 am - 1/2 pm depending on your chosen meeting point.
Our knowledgeable guides will drive you through the Chapin Mesa area stopping at selected sites to tell the complex and mysterious story of Mesa Verde and the people who once lived there. Also included is a ranger guided tour of the Cliff Palace, a stop at the park museum as well as snacks and water. Our guide will customize the trip and add historical, cultural and archaeological insights as well as how the local geology, plant and animal life played their roles in the culture and daily life of Mesa Verde's ancestral puebloans.
Includes:
Park fees
Ranger tour
Snack/water
Transportation
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Mesa Verde Half Day Tour ~ AM ~ Child (3 Person Minimum)
Description
Morning Tour: 8/9 am - 1/2 pm depending on your chosen meeting point.
Our knowledgeable guides will drive you through the Chapin Mesa area stopping at selected sites to tell the complex and mysterious story of Mesa Verde and the people who once lived there. Also included is a ranger guided tour of the Cliff Palace, a stop at the park museum as well as snacks and water. Our guide will customize the trip and add historical, cultural and archaeological insights as well as how the local geology, plant and animal life played their roles in the culture and daily life of Mesa Verde's ancestral puebloans.
Includes:
Park fees
Ranger tour
Snack/water
Transportation
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
$25 all day paddle board rental 9 am - 5 pm!
Rigid or inflatable paddle boards available. These are beginner friendly paddle boards appropriate for flat river water or lakes. We will provide you with equipment and recommendations.
Explore Colorado’s newest lake, Lake Nighthorse, on a Paddle Board.
Just 5 minutes from our office!
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Upper Animas Class 4 Section (3 person minimum)
Mountain Waters Rafting ~ Upper Animas Class 4 Section (3 person minimum)
Class III-IV Stretch
Age Minimum: 14
The Durango-Silverton Train will take us into the stunning Upper Animas River corridor bordering the 3rd largest protected Wilderness in the lower 48, the Weminuche. We unload the rafts from the train's box car and the adventure begins! Stunning scenery and fun whitewater action make this the foremost trip in the state for all experience levels!
Price includes: river access fees, train tickets, lunch, and all rafting equipment.
Schedule:
07:45 – 08:00: Meet at our office and walk to the train station
08:45 – 11:30 ish: Ride the train into the Upper Animas River
11:30 – 12:30 ish: Ready rafts, safety orientation, dress for the river, launch trip
12:30 – 15:30 ish: hours of awesome rafting and lunch
15:30 – 16:30 ish: Take out, change clothes, load & ride train to Rockwood Station
16:30 – 17:30 ish: Continue on train to Durango or drive back with us
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.