Durango 1/4 Day Kayaking Trip - Lower Animas River

Experience the thrill of inflatable kayaking on Durango’s Lower Animas River! This 1/4 day trip lasts 2 hours and 25 minutes round trip, with 1 hour on the water. Navigate exciting Class II rapids and one exhilarating Class III rapid, including “Smelter,” “Santa Rita,” and “Sawmill,” with calmer stretches for scenery and relaxation. Lower water flows in late summer make the rapids even more exciting. No experience is needed—our expert guides provide gear, instruction, and local insights.

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Location: Durango

What's Included

Highly experienced and in-house trained river guides
Custom designed inflatable kayaks and paddles
Safety orientation and paddle instruction
Helmets, Coastguard approved Personal Flotation Devices, and Splash Jackets

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for this kayaking trip on the Lower Animas River?

A: Yes, there is a minimum age requirement of 8 years for the Lower Animas River trip. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult. It's a great family experience, but make sure the younger ones can handle a bit of excitement and paddling!

Q: What if the weather is bad on the day of the trip?

A: They usually monitor the weather closely. If conditions are unsafe, they will either reschedule or provide a full refund. I recommend checking their policy when you book just to be safe!

Q: What should I wear for the kayaking trip?

A: Wear something comfortable that you don’t mind getting wet. Quick-drying clothes are best, and definitely bring water shoes or sandals with straps. The splash jackets they provide help, but you’ll still want to dress appropriately depending on the weather.

Discussions

Just booked the Durango 1/4 Day Kayaking Trip!

I’m so stoked! Just got tickets for the Lower Animas River trip next weekend. I can’t wait to tackle those Class III rapids! I’ve never kayaked before, but the guides seem super chill and supportive. Has anyone done it recently? Any tips on what to bring?

Advice needed for gifting the kayaking trip!

I'm considering gifting this kayaking trip to my brother for his birthday. He loves the outdoors but hasn't done much kayaking before. Is this suitable for beginners? Also, what if he wants to bring a friend along?