My parents, brother, his wife and kids, and my husband and our family all drove cross country to meet in Colorado -- us from Southern California and them from east Texas. We spent a week together exploring Durango and the attractions here. One of our favorite experiences was white water rafting with Mountain Waters. The staff was super communicative and helpful. We booked a moderate run with class 1-3 rapids, since we had a big range of ages (my Dad is 77 and we had a party of 10 with ages ranging down to my 10-y-o son). They advised that this would be best for our family, and they were correct. I'd love to come back and do some class 3-4 rapids now that we have had some experience. Our guide Hannah was knowledgeable and very kind. We had a great experience with the team. No complaints at all. Highly recommend. read more

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Emelia is the best river guide ever!!! She took us down in the big 16' raft with 7 of us passengers and navigated the river like a pro. She's super funny (dry humor, great wit and some hilarious group shots!) and very river savvy. We were safe and it was so fun!! We rafted on a day later in the season with the Animas river running about 200cfs--perfect for a group of with children, novices adults and an active senior. We didn't get stuck once and made it through some tight fits without even touching the boulders. "All Net!" we told her :) The Mountain Waters Rafting crew were awesome. Loved the lead guide's safety presentation that was peppered with some great humour. Punctual; clean gear; loved all the writing in the bus. Great place. Can't wait to book more adventures with them! read more

Relaxing, Fun, and Perfect for the Whole Family! Our family (kids ages 8 to 15) had an absolute blast rafting with Mountain Waters. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and fun--just enough adventure to keep everyone engaged without being intense. Sam, our guide, was fantastic. She made the whole trip a blast with her quick humor and steady stream of bad dad jokes (which I'll admit--I appreciated more than I should've). She kept the kids laughing and made the whole experience feel easy and memorable. The photos turned out amazing, and I'm just glad we all stayed safe during Beaver Shark season. Highly recommend for families looking for a fun, light adventure with a great guide. read more

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We just had the most incredible time river rafting in Durango with Ashton from Mountain Waters Rafting, and I can honestly say it was the highlight of our entire trip--and hands down the best rafting experience I've ever had! Ashton was not only skilled and safety-conscious, but also incredibly creative, people-centered, and fun. He went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable. He surprised us by turning the rafts into a makeshift water slide so we could slide into the river--something we'll be talking about for years! Then, he gave us the opportunity to swim through the rapids, which was exhilarating and so unique. It was like getting a little extra adventure no one expected! Every detail was handled with care, and Ashton's energy and thoughtfulness elevated the entire experience. I can't recommend him--and Mountain Waters Rafting--enough. If you're looking for a rafting trip that's not just scenic but extra special, ask for Ashton. You won't regret it! read more

We did a family friendly two hour rafting trip with Lilah. Well worth the money! It was very relaxing and fun. Lilah did most of the work and was a very skilled guide. We got to help some and that was fun. She shared some Durango history with us, and we got to go through a few rapids. The day we were there the water was flowing at 2,000 cfs and we did a class III and a couple Is and IIs. Highly recommend for beginners or someone wanting something more relaxing. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous! read more

Andy Snow was a fantastic rafting guide for one of the most exciting and beautiful experiences our family has ever had! He was also an excellent conversationalist who additionally provided superb restaurant recommendations and other activities to fill the gaps in our Durango vacation itinerary... We will be booking with this company again next spring to travel down the Upper Salt River in Arizona... we hope to see Andy again! ‍ ‍ read more

We had an amazing time on our rafting trip! Amelia was an excellent guide and made us all feel safe while having fun.

Requested Shea Sullivan again and had a great time! This outfit is full of energy and fun.

Mountain waters rafting was lots of fun on our trip to Durango. This was two hours of excitement floating through rapids from what I'd consider mild to medium level excitement. My six year old loved their time on the water and continues to bring up *that time on the raft* every so often. I don't think there's a more quintessential Durango experience than rafting down the animus river and this should definitely be on your list! read more

We did the Animas river trip with 5 in our group. 2 adults, a teen and 2 kids 9 and 11. What a great day, fun had by all of us. About 12 years ago I had a traumatic experience in the Arkansas and I have not been able to bring myself to do any rapids until now. I felt that the team of guide's confidence and knowledge of the river was exceptional and I did not feel nervous on the water at all. The class 3 rapids were really fun! Our boat guide Clara (I think that was her name, totally forgot now) was great we loved her little bits of knowledge of the area and respect for the river. read more

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We had such an an AMAZING time with our rafting guide Lilian!! She was so positive and energetic and we would 10/10 go back with our same guide. The whole time we felt so taken care of and she even scheduled a fish to jump on cue when we were floating down the river. She is also a mermaid and was magical. read more

Our experience was fantastic! Our guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job not only ensuring our safety but also letting us enjoy the river to its fullest. Hannah was our personal guide. They ensured the boats weren't over crowded for us to avoid getting stuck like other companies, not to name any names that start with C. lol I could sense a healthy rivalry that made it even more enjoyable. I also enjoyed seeing the coworkers interact with each other just having fun. They weren't afraid to have some fun and encourage us to join in which I needed and enjoyed! We have two young children with us, 4 and 6 and I never felt like their safety was compromised. The safety measures were explained to us in detail and Hannah was always more than willing to answer our silly question during our time on the river. If you're on the fence, don't hesitate. Just do it! It was one of our highlights of our trip even with younger children. Also, buy the pictures because you won't be taking many, if any! read more

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It was a fantastic experience. The water was running low and slow, but we still had a great time. All of the staff, from the front desk to the crew, was friendly. We did the kayak and had Jack as our guide. He was amazing and chill. I highly recommend this tour. It's worth the money. read more

We've been on many rafting tours in North & Central America. Mountain Waters is top notch. Everything was easy and safe. Lower Animas is pretty tame. We still had a good time. Clara Frink was a top notch guide. read more

Mountain Waters Rafting - Clara (our great guide's) boat on the lower Animas River. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Very good and fun Our leader was funny and new lots about the history along the river read more

Amazing time on the river! Our guide (Morgan) was really kind and encouraging with our kiddos. The river was low, so we had a short trip, but we loved the chance to splash in the river, float, and surf a little. The reservation process was easy and they were just as friendly in person to get checked in. You could tell there was a strong camaraderie among the guides. That made for a fun experience for all of us! read more

We had a blast with 3 kids 13 to 8 everyone enjoyed the rafting experience. Our guide Soleman and the entire crew was amazing highly recommend to any with kids or without kids!!! read more

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The tour guide was great we went on the Mesa verde tour and we got to see the park to the fullest extent in half a day snacks and drinks were provided, if there were 6 stars I would select read more

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Such a fun experience. Guides were excellent and felt so safe. They fully informed us of all safety rules. read more

Mountain Waters Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Durango, Colorado

We enjoyed our float/rafting today! Clara was a great guide and helped us remain calm and comfortable through the summer storm of hail and lightning. Definitely recommend! read more

Excellent 1/2 day visit to Mesa Verde. Our guide, Neil was extremely knowledgeable, very very personable, and kept us engaged and entertained the entire excursion. This is a must see for anyone interested in Native American history and Mountain Waters Rafting provides a perfectly wonderful experience. read more

100% adrenaline rush guaranteed on Upper Animus full day rafting adventure. Breathtaking canyons and heart stopping rapids. Our guides made the day, coaching us through some exhilarating white water. Shout out and respect to our rafting guides: AJ, Ben, Bennett, David, Hannah, and Zach. Durango train to drop off, long run on River, and then hike out before drive back to Durango. Ben took multiple phone calls to coordinate this very special early season trip. David's concise and encouraging coaching kept us safe while getting us the thrill seeking our hearts' desired! These guides clearly love Colorado outdoor life. read more

Mountain Waters Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Durango, Colorado

We had a great time rafting with these guys. They had a well put together family friendly rafting trip, great for first timers. My wife had a freak out moment because she was nervous before we started, but once we got going she felt confident and able to do it thanks to our guide. Our guide Shiloh did a great job of making the trip fun especially for our two teenage boys. They loved his fun ideas. He had some little game ideas that involved them falling in the water (at a safe part of the river). The teenaged loved little silly things like racing the other boats. He even stopped to get a large log out of the river before it became a danger to other people on the river. We really had a great time. read more

Mountain Waters Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Great trip - Shiloh was amazing! He kept the River sharks at bay. So much fun. Highly recommend!

Our family did the white water rafting today and had a blast! From the very beginning this group is friendly, fun and experienced. We had the BEST guide on our boat, Lillian, and made our two hour trip so enjoyable! We did many different activities in Durango but this was the most fun we had all week. We highly recommend this company and will book with them again for sure!! read more

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Had a great time on the river! Lillian was our guide and was awesome! She made our trip that much more fun!!!

Took our family of 4 rafting today. Beau was our guide and he was experienced and made the trip super fun for our family (we even got to "surf" into the rapid)! We had good conversation on our trip and easy to follow directions for our kids who had never rafted before. The guy on the bus doing safety procedures was a hoot! Mountain waters had good communication throughout the process of booking and having to adjust the type of trip because of low water flow. You will enjoy your experience down the river with this crew! We had a blast! read more

We had the best day on the river with Mountain Waters Rafting. The water was low and slow but our guide, Noah, made the trip fun. Great staff. Would do it again! read more

We enjoyed an Animas River Classic trip. Guides were knowledgeable and friendly. They have water shoe rentals which we appreciated as we didn't have appropriate footwear with us. They also have rain/windbreakers for rent, it was warm and sunny so we didn't need. I called morning of the trip and we were able to get on last trip of the day. You will get wet! 3 kids and 4 adults in our raft including guide, Steve. Steve was great, rapids were exciting. We had an awesome time! Call them if you have questions- I was hesitant to schedule a trip but it turned out to be a highlight of our vacation. read more

This is a wonderful organization and a class act. We signed up for an upper Animas river trip in early July. We were already tow days until our trip when we found out there wasn't enough water to run the river. This of course was not their fault. They (especially our guide Jeff) worked hard to help us arrange an alternative trip on the train and the owner himself picked us up in Silverton and brought us back to Durango. We will definitely work with them again to get on that river trip! We appreciate all your help and strongly recommend them and a great place to do business! read more

Amazing company !! Zach was our raft leader and a great guy . His partner Axel was on another raft with us and we was great as well. Two top notch raft leaders . Zach and Axel. Took care of me , my wife , and our grandkids !! Thank you Mountain Waters . read more

We had a fun rafting trip with Lilah G. as our guide. She did a great job keeping us safe, while giving us some fun splashes and swimming options. Light-hearted and informative, we learned a lot while enjoying the beautiful Animas river and Durango scenery. read more

This was BEST first time water rafting experience thanks to all of the friendly staff and most importantly our raft guide, Axel! The staff accommodated our request to keep our party of 11 together ( 6 adults, 5 kiddos). Axel made this experience one to remember for all of us. He was very friendly, knowledgable, and fun! Our kids will have this core memory for the rest of their lives! I highly recommend this company! It was super easy to book, timely, clean and professional. I felt safe for my family and friends from start to finish. All instructions were clear and safety was a major concern and was very important and we all had the best time! Thank you Axel and team for having smiling faces and really delivering a top notch experience!!! You rock! read more

Mountain Waters Rafting - Photo of our group, We had the best time!! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Great trip with a family of 5. Kids are 12-18 and all really enjoyed it. Our guide Mick(sp?) was very knowledgeable and added a lot to the 2.5 hour trip down the Animas. He knew the area, recommended places to eat and put everyone the right spot in our raft. Even moved the youngest to the front of the raft so she could have an exciting seat. Really appreciate the great service and safety measures! Would do it again in a heartbeat. Also, it was nice to only be on the bus for about 5 minutes. read more

Mountain Waters Rafting - Rafting the Animas - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Had a great family day on the river! Lily was an awesome guide! She let both kids be "paddle captains" and we got to surf the boat at white water park! Check in and parking was easy. If you are looking for a well run and organized rafting company, you found it! read more

What a wonderful day we had, it was our 9 year old grandsons first rafting adventure and Anna our guide made it so special for him, she made him feel comfort and special, she is a gem! The entire staff was great and love the pictures they took and very reasonable to purchase. read more

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Mountain Waters Rafting was an amazing experience! We came during "low season" and even tho it's considered low, it's still a blast! Paddle-boats are the way to go! Not too crazy or extreme, and you'll get to have a great experience on the rapids! If you're more adventurous you can get your own kayak and work your way down on your own! But don't worry, the boats with groups of ppl will stay by to help ya out if you need it! Our guide, Marcus, was awesome! He led us through the rapids with ease and confidence. Pretty funny guy and gives you some cool facts about the history of the city! If I'm ever in Durango again, I'd definitely come back and try kayaking! read more

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Our guide Jessi was stellar. As inexperienced rafters, he was excellent at directing us when and how to paddle. He swiftly navigated us through rock gardens and calm waters, with great jokes along the way. He was knowledgeable with our questions about the area and made us feel secure the whole time. Jessi made our break time fun too, joining us in swimming and giving us opportunities to wade the waters outside the raft at slower points. If you raft at this place, ask for Jessi as your guide!! read more

I'm surprised by the high ratings, frankly...we felt like they were trying to stall and goof off, in order to stretch a short route to make a four hour trip. It's not MWF's fault, but water was low, and so were thrills. This was a leisurely trip down the lazy river, for the most part. And Spencer! DUDE! Take a shower! BO! Gagged every time had to be near. Good points: Outfitters were organized, equipment was adequate, staff was friendly. read more

This was a great experience. We had a kid as young as 7 and grandparents in their 60's and everyone loved it. Anna was our guide and amazing. She made the rafting super fun and dropped some knowledge along the way. Class 1, 2, and 3 rapids. I would suggest anyone looking for a fun, non-stressful rafting experience to use them. read more