Durango ~ "Three Quarter" Day Raft Trip with Riverside Lunch
Overview
Experience Durango’s premier rafting adventure! This 5.5-hour trip gives you about 4 hours on the Animas River, blending the excitement of Class II–III rapids with peaceful floats through stunning mountain scenery. Along the way, your expert local guides share stories about the region’s history, geology, and wildlife, making the journey as enriching as it is exhilarating. Midway, relax and recharge with a riverside lunch before tackling more waves downstream. Perfect for families, first-timers, and thrill-seekers alike, this trip balances action with relaxation for the ultimate Durango rafting experience.
What's Included
- Lunch Lunch includes a sandwich, chips, fruit, and H2O.
- Tip average about $30 per person
Meeting Location
360 South Camino Del Rio
Durango, CO 81301, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Rafting in Durango is one of the top-rated adventures for both locals and visitors alike. Once you’re charging downstream, it’s easy to see why! The Lower Animas River delivers an exciting mix of Class I-III rapids, including well-known rapids like Smelter, Clock Tower, Santa Rita, and Sawmill, balanced with calmer stretches to catch your breath and take in the stunning scenery. We will also stop part of the way through the trip and have lunch at a scenic location alongside the river.
What's included
Lunch includes a sandwich, chips, fruit, and H2O.
Helmets, PFD (Personal Flotation Device), Raft Guide, Safety Orientation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Durango ~ “Three Quarter” Day Raft Trip with Riverside Lunch?
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Activity code: C-16649P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Lunch includes a sandwich, chips, fruit, and H2O.
- Tip average about $30 per person.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Durango ~ "Three Quarter" Day Raft Trip with Riverside Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Durango ~ “Three Quarter” Day Raft Trip with Riverside Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLunch includes a sandwich, chips, fruit, and H2O.
- Tip average about $30 per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers
