Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours

Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours

Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours
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Multi-day ToursRiver Rafting & Tubing4WD, ATV & Off-Road ToursSightseeing ToursDay Trips
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Located at 360 South Camino Del Rio Suite 200, Durango Rafting & Adventure Tour company at its Finest! Since 1983 we have been serving up the most incredible adventures southwest Colorado can offer. We offer 2.5-hour and 4.5-hour River Raft Trips, Multi-Day rafting, Inflatable Kayak Trips on the Animas River, and Wilderness expeditions on the Dolores River, Rio Chama, The Famous Colorado River, Piedra, and more! Our tours include Jeep Rentals, RZR Rentals, Jeep tours, and Guided Mesa Verde Tours.
Durango, Colorado

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2024

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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles1,252 reviews
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Very good
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Krwtx
Durango, CO12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Family
This was our second time rafting the Animas in Durango, but first time with Durango Rivertrippers. Same starting point, but we spent some extra time on the river since the pick up point is near their building and past where many other companies pick up. River was down due to recent weather conditions, but Logan did a great job navigating the river, giving us insight into the areas we were traveling and giving us ideas for new places to visit in town. Highly recommend.
Written June 27, 2021
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Burkexjn
Grand Junction, CO1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • Family
2hr raft trip with our kids 13 & 8. Husband and 13yo took a dip in the slow river section. Water was cold but they loved it! Our guide Brian helped them back into the raft. In the whitewater areas, after being drenched in COLD water, guide Brian provided our 8yo with his personal jacket and two dry towels to warm her up, Very kind and professional staff. The tour offered photos of our group for reasonable purchase which will help us cherish our memory of this serene adventure for years. Thank You
Written June 14, 2020
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So glad you had a great time on the water with Brian. We look forward to seeing you again on another adventure with us!
Written June 21, 2020
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CherieW5261
Austin, TX3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
At first I was hesitant to book a tour for Mesa Verde National Park. I thought even if we could not score tickets for a guided tour in one of the dwellings (which we did not),we could just drive following a map and read about the sites.
I am so very glad I did book a private tour. Our guide Frank Miller with RiverTrippers was AWESOME!!
Frank drove us there and navigated the roads, which allowed David to do more sight seeing. He shared much information on the area, plants/trees, people as well as taking time at the sites with us to answer our questions.and allow us time to appreciate each site. We learned so much more and saw more than we would have venturing on our own.
I highly recommend a private tour with Rivertrippers and ask if Frank Miller is available as a guide.
David & Cheryl
Written July 15, 2021
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144Wanderlust190
Philadelphia, PA51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
We visited Mesa Verde National Park with Durango Rivertrippers archeologist, Denise Galley. Denise was amazing! The visit was amazing! Denise is a degreed archeologist, who previously worked for the National Park Service at Mesa Verde. Denise was extremely knowledgeable in regard to all the sites, geology, archeology, and culture. Denise was able to make these ancestral dwelling places come to life, linking the past to the present, and showing how even though these dwellings may be from 560 BC to 1200 AD, they are more than buildings, they tell a story of people, a story that is still unfolding. We have been all over the world, from Petra to the Pyramids, and our tour to Mesa Verde today was on par, of not better, because this is the real history of the land and people who were here, and to whom we are indebted. Thank you Denise and Durango Rivertrippers! If anyone has questions, please message me.
Written June 23, 2021
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LZB777
Houston, TX60 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Family
We had a fabulous 4-hour raft down the Animas River with our trusty guide, Kerstin. Our kids, ages 7 and 10, also had a great time. The first half of the tour was fairly peaceful; we had an opportunity to take a dip in the “lake”. Then we reached the White Water section, which included a few fun drops/deeper rapids. We took a snack break, which included a bottle of water and a granola bar. Those who were taking the 2 hour ride left at that point, and the rest of us continued on. The last half of the tour was an adventurous ride through a pretty rocky part of the river, plus one more opportunity to take a dip. Kerstin was a fabulous guide: not only did she do all of the hard work, swiftly navigating us down the River, but she also shared a ton of facts and pointed out the sites of the city. We got to paddle, but it wasn’t anything too stressful. Great time and would definitely recommend!
Written June 22, 2021
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luvthecarribean!
Saint Cloud, MN276 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
12 yo son and I were the only ones who had rented neoprene boots and wetsuits. We were feeling kinda silly and were super hot having them on before the bus left for the trip. However, they were well worth it!! Water was freezing and we got completely soaked. There was one spot with class 3 rapids that were a lot of fun. Our guide was Veronica and she was hush hush on the way there, but once rafting she did a great job at maneuvering and directing us through the river and rapids.
I could have given this company a 4 star review though. Check-in was kinda ridiculous. They didn’t help us at all with the boots or wetsuits. So if you are unfamiliar with how they should fit, good luck. No instruction on whether to put them on then (before getting on the bus) or waiting until we get to the river. Essentially we were on our own for figuring things out before we got in the bus. They need to step up their customer service game big time.
Written May 29, 2022
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Kajmoore
Prescott, AZ1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
What a great way to spend the afternoon “in” Durango. Carlie our raft guide was awesome. She guided us smoothly but also made sure we got the full whitewater rafting experience by hitting some class three sections with a splash.
Written June 11, 2020
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Carlie is always looking to provide the best experience possible with our class three rapids. We hope to see you on another adventure in the future!
Written June 21, 2020
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Jim M
Abilene, TX64 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
If you're in Silverton, CO, DEFINITELY rent the RZR from Durango Rivertrippers for 6 hours and explore the Colorado back country. These guys are awesome! I initially made the reservation a few weeks in advance and, as the weather forecast turned bad for the day I reserved, Dave effortlessly changed the day, avoided the rain and ended up with an outstanding day. Brian in Silverton was awesome explaining the RZR operation and providing advice on trails and what not to miss. Absolutely stunning views and driving the RZR was the most fun I'd had since flying jets for the Air Force!! What a great adventure and I would make this a "Must Do!!" on your Colorado vacation! We'll definitely be back!!
Written June 28, 2022
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Crazymom2kids
Cleburne, TX53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
We did the 1/2 Day Rafting on the Animas out of Durango. Our guides were amazing. KJ and John did a great job navigating the river and making sure we all had a great time. Joe the bus driver ensured we got to where we needed, safe and sound, and provided everyone with great safety instructions. KJ had our boat and she was so sweet and wowed us with her maneuvers on the water. We would see rocks we were certain we would hit and she would slide us right through with fractional clearance on either side of the boat. We had so much fun. If you are in Durango or the surrounding area, definitely check out Durango Rivertrippers. If you can request a guide, ask for KJ, she will make it worth your time and money!!
Written August 2, 2022
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Thank you so much for the glowing review of our team! They have all worked very hard to make these trips as smooth as possible from Driving with Joe down to missing those rocks with little room to spare. We hope to see you on another tour next summer!
Written September 19, 2022
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jeremy1232020
Forney, TX1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • Family
First time on a white water rafting trip and Bryan was amazing with my kids. Also let them jump off of a rock into the river which was one of the highlights of the trip. Will definitely book again when we come back. Thanks for an awesome trip.
Written June 24, 2020
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Glad you had an amazing trip with Bryan! We look forward to having you on another adventure!!
Written June 25, 2020
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