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Half Day Raft + La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour

Explore the best of the La Plata Mountains and the Animas River

Durango
Combo

Quick Details

Ages: Recommended for ages 3+

Duration: 10 hours Door to Door

Experience Level: Designed for beginners to advanced rafters

Meeting Location: 360 S Camino Del Rio #200, Durango

Rapid Classification: Class I-III (Lower Animas River)

Description:

Ready for the ultimate bucket-list adventure in beautiful Southwestern Colorado? This combo tour is the ideal way to experience Durango’s natural wonders, thrilling adventures, and family-friendly fun.

Start your day with an exhilarating Jeep tour through the breathtaking La Plata Canyon. Ascend near to 12,000 feet and soak in panoramic views of ancient glaciers that carved the canyon’s unique geology. Keep an eye out for wildlife: deer, elk, and even the elusive mountain lion. As you explore, your expert guide will bring the landscape to life with fascinating tales of ghost towns and historic mining camps, offering a glimpse into Colorado’s wild past.

After a well-earned lunch break, gear up for a rafting trip down the Lower Animas River. Paddle through exciting Class I-III rapids, including the famous Smelter Whitewater Park, with your seasoned guide at the helm. As the adrenaline rush fades into relaxation, float through gentler sections of the river, surrounded by scenic beauty and unforgettable moments.

For the afternoon rafting trip, please arrive 15 minutes before your trip to 360 South Camino Del Rio Suite #200, Durango CO, 81301 to collect any necessary rental items. Restrooms and changing facilities are available. From here, the driver and rafting guides take your group to our put-in location. Guides will review safety, paddling skills and answer any questions. When your trip is complete, we will return to our location in Durango.

Trip fees include everything you will need for your trip: safety orientation, personal floatation device (please no personal PFDs), transportation to and from the Animas River, complimentary lockers. River shoes, splash jackets and wetsuits are available for rent.

Be sure to lock all of your valuables in your car or one of our complimentary lockers before heading down the river.

Itinerary:

  • 8:30 am -12:30 pm: La Plata Canyon Jeep tour
  • 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Durango half-day raft trip

Whitewater Regulations:

All timeframes for day trips include transportation to and from the put-in location. Please arrive 30 minutes early at the meeting location.

Waivers: A liability waiver and emergency contact form will need to be completed either online prior to departure or a hard copy completed prior to departure at the meeting location.

Life Jackets & Other Supplies: Personal floatation devices (life jackets) will be supplied to you. Please, no personal PFDs. Shirts must be worn under all PFDs. We will provide water, helmets, and rafting paddles.

What To Wear: Be prepared to get wet! We recommend wearing shorts, t-shirt (quick dry preferred; avoid cotton) or a bathing suit (something you're comfortable getting wet in) tennis shoes, or river sandals. No flip flops or bare feet. Wear closed toed, sturdy shoes. We also have rentals available for river shoes ($5), splash jackets ($5) and wetsuits ($15). Bring a towel and change of dry clothes and shoes. Restrooms and changing facilities are available.

Safety Orientation: After being transported to the put-in location, our guides will go over safety regulations, fit you with a PFD, demonstrate some paddling skills, and prepare you for your rafting trip.

Storage: Our rafts have NO storage space. Anything you bring in the raft has a chance of being lost in the river. Please leave any large items in your hotel room or car. Small items such as wallets, keys and phones can be placed in a complimentary locker at the meeting location.

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