Quick Details
Ages: Recommended for ages 3+
Duration: 7.5 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)
Does NOT go to the top of Kennebec Pass (mild tour)
Timeframe includes lunch break
Description:
Experience the best of Durango, Colorado with this family-friendly adventure package that perfectly blends excitement and scenic beauty!
Begin your day with a breathtaking Jeep tour through the La Plata Mountains and Canyon, reaching elevations of 10,000 feet. Discover three spectacular waterfalls along the way including an exclusive 25-foot cascade on private property that you won’t find on any other tour. Note: This tour does not reach the top of Kennebec Pass.
After a relaxed lunch break, shift gears for a thrilling 2.5-hour rafting trip down the Lower Animas River. Navigate Class I-III rapids and ride the waves of the iconic Smelter Whitewater Park with your experienced guide. From serene stretches to exciting splashes, this river journey is the perfect complement to your mountain adventure.
Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, soaking in stunning views, or splashing through whitewater, this Durango combo tour has something for everyone.
Itinerary:
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm: Scenic Waterfall Jeep Tour
- 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Durango “Splash & Dash” Raft Trip (about 1 hour on the water)
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.
