We just had a great time with rafting the lower Animas River today! We loved our guide Arissa! She was knowledgeable and friendly and fantastic! The check in process was smooth and fast and everything felt very safe and distanced from the others in our time slot! The 3 hour trip was the perfect amount of time. Even though the water was a little low, the rapids were still fun and all ages in our group had a great time (we had three kids aged 7, 9, 10 and grandparents in their 70s). The down time in between rapids was relaxing there and fun was had by all. I would highly recommend Mountain Waters Rafting and it was a highlight of our trip! read more

Had a great time with our guide Ben on the 2 hour rafting trip. Entire crew was very helpful and friendly.

Our family had the best time on the four hour Family Rafting Adventure! It was our first time rafting but won't be our last! Our eight year old had a blast! The guides were proficient and stressed safety, and at the same time were fun and entertaining! Don't miss this fun filled adventure! Charlotte read more

Great rafting company, amazing experience! Zach, our guide, was a blast and made the trip safe for our whole family (3 kids of varied ages and 2 adults)! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to go rafting! read more

The family vacation that started in ABQ and culminated in the white water adventure offered by MWR here in Durango was nothing short of incredible. Our guide, Pete, took us on his virgin voyage as lead guide for a half day adventure earlier today. The violently cold water, the conversation, the weather, the scenery, the snacks, and showing us Bill Murray's house all made for a great time for the whole boat. I cannot recommend MWR enough for your rafting adventures if you end up in this neck of the woods. Thanks to Pete and the MWR team for an awesome experience. We'll be back. read more

We had a great time as a family introducing the kids to water rafting. They can't wait to kick it up a notch and go again. The Mountain Waters Rafting team was organized, informative and so much fun! We would recommend this company and can not wait to go back and do it again. Thanks Emma, you rock! read more

Our family of 4 had a great time doing the 8:30am family rafting tours. Perfect for younger kids who have never been white water rafting before! We were a little bummed that we had to share a raft with another family, but our guide, Spencer, made up for it! He was by far the beat guide out there. Knowledgeable about the town and had a lot of interesting facts to tell us. He was great with the kids as well! He was fun and we didn't get stuck as many times as the others did! If you happen to get Spencer you are super lucky! The staff did a great job with the proper precautions during Covid. Use this company, you will be glad that you did! read more

The entire staff was well organized and timely! Great safety protocols and much fun! We enjoyed our ship leader Ryan! Super fun family adventure. Do it! Gina read more

Anna was the best guide, such a sweet person!! We had so much fun and it made our day!

Eric was our guide and maneuvered is through some tricky rock beds. He was pleasant and definitely knew what he was doing. Highly recommend this rafting company! read more

Had a wonderful family half-day trip on the Animas River. Super friendly staff that called ahead of time to ensure we were prepared and understood all safety considerations, including extra precautions due to COVID. Our river guide was Spencer...he was super friendly, personable, and was recommended by name from river guides from other companies. I chose Mountain Waters Rafting over other companies because they specifically offer Whitewater Rafting Merit Badge for Boy Scouts...and after reading that on their website I wanted to give them a try before scheduling a trip for my Scout troop. read more

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Highly recommend these guys! Great quality rafts, knowledgeable and experienced guides, and very friendly! We had a great time and Hayden, our guide, was a blast to spend the day with! Thank you for making a great lifetime memory for our family!! read more

Family of four did the Half Day Animas River trip. Paid extra to have the boat to just the four of us and was well worth it. They did a good job social distancing on the shuttle busses and around the shop. Lucas was a great guide who taught us about the local wildlife including the Animas River Beaver Shark and we even got a couple free geology lessons! Our kids are 12 and 15 and really enjoyed the day. read more

We came all the way here from Seattle to do the Mesa Verde tour and it was all worth it. Our guide Greg accompanied by James was knowledgeable and provided us good insights with the park and it's history. I highly recommended to take this tour when you visit Durango. read more

Our 5th time rafting with Mountain Waters Rafting and each time is fun and exciting! Thanks to Karen our trip today was fantastic. Karen is knowledgeable and made everyone comfortable throughout the float. Thanks Karen! read more

What a great experience with Tracy and Beau as the tour guides for the large groups they guided at Mesa Verde. I learned so much, laughed a bunch and ate well. I'm grateful to my friend for recommending them rather than going myself. Riding in a comfortable van while taking in the sites was more comfortable and allowed for greater learning than doing it on my own. I had such a good time and appreciation for their professionalism that I decided to go on the river rafting trip they offer on the Needleton stretch of the Upper Animas river. It was a blast! There were some hairy moments, but the group walked away all smiles, feeling accomplished and again well-fed. One tip, bring your bug spray. read more

My kids, partner and I had a wonderful time on the Upper Animas, Niddleton trip with A-Aron and Andy. They made the white water rafting trip even better. The whole trip went without an issue. Up early and met the guys to walk over to the train. All was well, just sat back and enjoyed the ride to our drop off. Took a little time to get on the river, but understandable as they had to unload the equipment and get it all on the water. We met up with a couple other groups and then hit the water. Andy and Aaron were very friendly and knowledgeable and led us down river for a great trip. The scenery was beautiful, the water was great and the rapids were a blast. We hope to return next year for the Singleton trip! read more

We had a great time in Durango on the river! Thanks to our guide Aidan! He was fantastic! The staff at the check in was equally amazing and patient! One of the girls even let me borrow her sunglass leash for my prescription sunglasses! Much appreciated. They recommended wet suits and so we did that and we're thankful because the water was cold! We had booked the half day trip but because of the water level changed to the quarter and we appreciated that the company out our safety first! If you are ever in Durango I recommend a rafting trip! read more

We took a river raft trip for the first time yesterday with Mountain Waters rafting. Aiden was our guide and he was absolutely amazing. He was very knowledgeable, experienced and entertaining. I would do this again in a minute with this company the next time i visit Durango. Thank you Mountain Waters team. Wood Family read more

We chose Mountain Waters Rafting due to the wonderful reviews specifically mentioning how great the guides are, and we are so glad we did! Lillian was our guide and she did a phenomenal job making us feel comfortable and leading us on an incredibly fun trip. We basically came to Durango just to go rafting so the bar was high, and we were not let down -- I can't imagine a better way to spend a few hours and the trip was worth every penny! Thanks again to Mountain Waters Rafting and to Lillian in particular! : ) read more

This spot was great. Great half day adventure with the most amazing guide Grant. Couldn't have had a better time. Grant is the best guide I've ever had and I'm a rafting enthusiast. read more

We had so much fun with Jesse Jones. His jokes make the slow parts interesting. Paddling is energizing and fun. Get ready to do some work!

My family and I were visiting from San Diego and we wanted to take a beginner tour to get my kids introduced to rafting. The staff and especially our guide Zack were absolutely awesome. I know my kids are eager to do this again. read more

This was such a fun experience!! The water is unusually high this year, ( around 6,200 CFS) which made it a lot more fun (the current was faster and there weren't as many rocks we had to avoid.) Our guide AJ was really nice and very knowledgeable. Trip leader Michael was also very experienced and hilarious. We got really wet as there were so many high rapids. Great families and first timers. We had ages from 5-70yo on our trip read more

We had an outstanding time rafting with this company! Our guide (AJ) was super friendly, knowledgeable, fun and he taught us all about local wildlife, trees and plants along the river. It was our first time rafting with kids (6 yr old twins and a 10 yr old) and the river was high & fast, but the company did such a good job of preparing us, keeping us safe and even outfitted us with wet suits, splash jackets and special shoes to keep us warm and dry (no extra charge). The kids got out during the class 3 rapids and watched us from the park with the photographer, then hopped back in excited to do it themselves in a few more years. We loved all of the action shots we could purchase at the end and the snack of fruit and chips/salsa mid way through was a great touch. The bus driver (maybe his name was Jacob, maybe I'm totally wrong) was also very kind and friendly. The money was totally worth the 3 hours of smiles, squeals and giggles from our kids and it was their favorite activity in Colorado. Highly recommend this company and I'm glad we did the half day raft instead of just the 2 hour! read more

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

Super fun day with family on Animas River, our guide Lillian was fantastic! She holds her own and tolerates those goofy boys she works with... Max, Bobby and Hamo read more

Zach was the BEST guide! It was SOOOO much fun! I recommend it highly. No trip to Durango is complete with a raft trip.

We had an amazing time riding the Animas River with Mountain Waters Rafting. The white water rafting trip was challenging and definitely fun enough for my 13 and 14yo girls but not too strenuous for my 9yo son. Certainly a great time for the whole family! And our guide Eddie was great!! read more

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

Axel was an amazing guide. He was very personable and entertaining. The trip was super fun!! Would definitely do again!!

I was hesitant at first letting my just turned five-year old go on a rafting excursion. We paid with the intention of pulling out of it if we thought it was unsafe. I quickly felt very comfortable in their hands. All the guides were friendly, seemed very well trained and experienced, and we were very impressed with the professionalism of the overall operation. Our guide was Jeremiah. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and to ensure we had a great time. He was just a great guy overall. Really happy we were paired up with him. For anyone hesitating about bringing their child on the trip, don't be. There wasn't one time out on the water that I thought my son was in danger. We all had a great time. Most of the river is just relaxing and scenic. A few spots are a little more wild, but just enough to increase fun not anxiety. Highly recommend. We will make this a must anytime we are in town. read more

We had an amazing time, thank you so much to everyone at Mountain Waters for their great customer service. A special thanks to our guide Lilah for making our ride so much fun and memorable. Truly an amazing experience, highly recommend their service. read more

Did the Upper Animas Needleton Class III-IV section 18 July 2017 with flow at just under 1000 cfs. Pretty shallow and rocky but still lots of fun. Great trip with age range from teens to senior citizens. They screen all clients for to ensure that you will be able to safely participate... and the Upper Animas did require lots of participation! Anna was a fantastic guide and gave us the instruction we needed to stay safe and have a great time on the rapids. I'd love to come back for a multi-day trip to include Silverton and Rockwood, and we may check out their sister company on the Salt River in Arizona in the spring. read more

Our family of 11--ages 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 19, and mom & dad in their mid-forties--had a terrific time on the half-day rafting trip. Our guides were knowledgeable, entertaining, and well prepared. We were a little concerned that the white water rafting might be too wild for our youngest children, but it wasn't at all. The PFDs ('personal floatation devices', fancy for 'life preservers') fit all of us well, even our smallest children. Robert was a huge help, double-checking to make sure everyone's vest fit properly. The guides split our family into two groups since the rafts only hold nine passengers and one guide comfortably. Our youngest two were frightened before boarding the raft, but within a couple minutes of being on the water, fear gave way to fun! Our littlest ones sat between older ones who rowed on the outsides of the raft. Pete & Walker did a fantastic job leading our family, making sure the young ones felt secure, while guiding our raft into safe, fun waters where we were all sure to get splashed. Most of our kids (our 9yo and older) "rode the bull": sitting on the front of the raft, holding the tie-rope with one hand, dangling their legs over the front nose of the raft. They had a blast! We stopped half way down the river for chips, apples & water, then took a nice "chilly dip" in a big eddy before our trip came to a close. The bus ride back & forth was comfortable. The guides kept us entertained with jokes, and information about the area. The water level was relatively high; I'm guessing that's why the trip didn't take as long as expected. Wish there was a way to give 4.5 stars. The grew was fantastic. The rafting was a ton of fun. The only downside (at least for us) was the cost: $722.25. But keep in mind, it was 4 hours of a lot of fun for 11 people. That works out to about $16/hour per person. It was the "big item" on our vacation; definitely worth saving up for. read more

This company is the best. We were in Durango for a short amount of time and they were able to fit us in last minute on a trip on the Piedra River. Our guide Marcus was outstanding. He met with us the day before to make sure we felt comfortable with everything we were about to go on. On the day of, the team expressed the utmost concern for our safety and made sure that we were having a great time. Our trip even included a very nice lunch. We'll definitely be back for more. read more

This was the most awesome and fun rafting trip we've experienced so far!! The guides were awesome and friendly. The company went above and beyond for our safety especially with Covid going on as well. The sandwich that was provided for lunch was the best BLT I've ever had. I Believe it came from a place in Durango Colorado called Bread. Everything was perfect!! I'd recommend this company again and again. Thanks Jeff and Spencer and the rest (I cant remember your names) that we're involved in our trip on 5/23/20. Definitely one for the books! read more

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

Just went on a half day trip today! Our guide was David Frenkil- he was fantastic! He was a great instructor as well as providing us so much information on Durango, the river, rafting, etc. We where 3 women, and he made us feel like amazing rafters! The company also did a great job- we will most definitely return! read more

What a fantastic adventure and crew. My fiancé and I did the lower box canyon trip on the Piedra River as part of an engagement surprise and had a blast. The scenery and rapids were great. The raft guides, in particular our raft guide Andy was extremely professional and laid back at the same time. We were impressed by their level of concern for safety. Stopping to check out and plan the approach to the two class IV rapids. We were also very pleased to see how well all the guides worked together as a team and supported each other. As a bonus, one of the guide brought a cake to celebrate our engagement! What a treat. They also took pictures that they shared with us and gave great recommendations of things to do back in Durango. Great company, great guides, great prices, and a great local vibe! Check them out. read more

Can't say enough wonderful things about our guide, Doug! He was absolutely amazing! We did the top and bottom of the Piedra River and had a blast. From the bus ride, to the great wraps that were provided for lunch, to the crazy fun rapids, the trip was everything and more than what we expected. After the night before safety briefing they had I was terrified. The next day Doug made me feel comfortable with his fun personality yet professionalism of rafting. Thanks Doug for everything! I survived the "Devils Butthole"!! P.S. Your singing to Psycho Killer (which song I have never heard before you sang it in the trip) was phenomenal! read more

We took the four hour family rafting trip with MWR in June 2016. This is a pretty tame white water rafting trip with the rapids ranging from Class I-III and kids as young as three can go on the trip. The water levels are high on the Lower Animas this year (2016), which elevates the danger a bit. The MWR guides gave us the standard safety briefing before the trip, but then reminded us repeatedly during the trip. During our trip, we hit a series of Class III rapids and all of the MWR rafts pulled over to let anyone under 13 years old out. MWR had a photographer there who helped the kids out of the rafts, took pictures of the rest of us rafting the portion of the river, and showed the kids where to walk to meet up with the rafts after the rapids were over. Our guide explained that's why they feel comfortable letting younger children raft because they have a process worked out to let them walk around any dangerous parts. Our guide, Dillon, was very safety conscious and reminded us repeatedly of the safety measures we must follow to have a safe, but fun trip. For a more challenging ride, MWR has higher age requirements plus all rafters must attend a special safety briefing the day before their trip. read more

To be frank I base all of my decisions to visit or check out different venues/places on these reviews. & if your anything like me, you will be absolutely happy with your decision by going with this company. From the moment my family and I arrived, bright and early we only received genuine smiles and laughter. Each person went above and beyond to ensure our whole trip was nothing but the best. I value hospitality, & we received just that from our raft guide Bama. Not only was he extremely welcoming, but very knowledgable in his craft, he made us feel safe, and encouraged us along the way. After the first great experience rafting, we went back two more times (kayaking) and requested Bama as our instructor. There is no better place, and it's just that simple. read more

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