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Mountain Waters Rafting

Durango, CO
Mountain Waters Rafting makes it easy and FUN to experience whitewater rafting in Durango! Over 30 years of rafting experience gives us an edge over any other outfitter and our satisfied customers attest to our experience and professionalism.


Our Lower Animas Raft Trips through town stand alone or are packaged with the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Zipline tours with Full Blast Adventures or with our own fleet of rental bikes on the Animas River Trail.


Class IV-V raft trips are available on the World Class Upper Animas and Piedra Rivers.


A full day of fun, memories, scenery and excitement is what Mountain Waters is all about. We can't wait to see you on the river this summer!











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2 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

1 of 6 - 2:00pm Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $31
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft and go for a day of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Ride the river all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

2 of 6 - 08:30am Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $31
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft and go for a day of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Ride the river all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

3 of 6 - 10:00am Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $31
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft and go for a day of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Ride the river all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

4 of 6 - 11:00am Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $31
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft and go for a day of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Ride the river all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

5 of 6 - 1:30pm Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $31
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft and go for a day of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Ride the river all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

6 of 6 - 4:00pm Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $31
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft and go for a day of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Ride the river all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul". Economy Evening trip - Departs 4:00pm and returns at 6:00pm -

1/2 Day Raft Trip - Adult

1 of 3 - 08:30am Departure Half Day Lower Animas

Priced from $46
Our MOST POPULAR Trip! Lower Animas half day raft trip departs at 8:30am and returns at 12:15pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

2 of 3 - 11:00am Departure Half Day Lower Animas

Priced from $46
Our MOST POPULAR Trip! Lower Animas half day raft trip departs at 11:00am and returns at 2:45pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

3 of 3 - 1:30pm Departure Half Day Lower Animas

Priced from $46
Our MOST POPULAR Trip! Lower Animas half day raft trip departs at 1:30pm and returns at 5:15pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

1/2 Day Raft Trip - Child

1 of 3 - 08:30am Departure Half Day Lower Animas

Priced from $36
Our MOST POPULAR Trip! Lower Animas half day raft trip departs at 8:30pm and returns at 12:15pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

2 of 3 - 11:00am Departure Half Day Lower Animas

Priced from $36
Our MOST POPULAR Trip! Lower Animas half day raft trip departs at 11:00pm and returns at 2:45pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

3 of 3 - 1:30pm Departure Half Day Lower Animas

Priced from $36
Our MOST POPULAR Trip! Lower Animas half day raft trip departs at 1:30pm and returns at 5:15pm. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

1:30 PM Economy Trip

1 of 1 - 19 Adults- 1 Child

2 Hour Inflatable Kayak - Child

1 of 3 - 12:15pm Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".




2 of 3 - 5:30pm Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

3 of 3 - 8:45am Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $39
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Souls".


2 Hour Raft Trip - Child

1 of 6 - 08:30am Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $21
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft and go for a day of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Ride the river all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul". Economy raft trip - departs at 8:30am and returns at 10:30am

2 of 6 - 10:00am Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $21
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Ride the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life;




3 of 6 - 11:00am Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $21
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

4 of 6 - 1:30pm Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $21
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Ride the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life;




5 of 6 - 2:00pm Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $21
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Ride the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life;




6 of 6 - 4:00pm Departure Economy Lower Animas

Priced from $21
Ride the Animas in an inflatable raft! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Ride the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life;




6 Hour Raft Trip - Adult

1 of 1 - 8:30am Full Day Lower Animas

Priced from $75
Full day raft trip departs at 8:30am and returns at 2:30pm. Includes lunch on the river.

6 Hour Raft Trip - Child

1 of 1 - 8:30am Full Day Lower Animas

Priced from $65
Full day raft trip departs at 8:30am and returns at 2:30pm. Includes lunch on the river.

AM 1/2 Day Raft and Zip-line Package

1 of 2 - Adult

Priced from $194
Combine 2 of Durango's most exciting adventures with the Raft and Zipline Package. Super popular with both the child and the child in the adult. Float down the river and float through the trees! A half day of rafting starts at 8:30 am combines with a 2 1/2 hour zip-line tour at 3pm. After a day of fun, you'll finish up your memorable day with plenty of time left to enjoy a great evening in town.Safe, yet fast, fun, and exhilarating.


Please note, for your safety, the ziplines do require a minimum of 50 lbs and a maximum of 270 lbs.

2 of 2 - Child (Under 12yrs)

Priced from $184
Combine 2 of Durango's most exciting adventures with the Raft and Zipline Package. Super popular with both the child and the child in the adult. Float down the river and float through the trees! A half day of rafting starts at 8:30 am combines with a 2 1/2 hour zip-line tour at 3pm. After a day of fun, you'll finish up your memorable day with plenty of time left to enjoy a great evening in town.Safe, yet fast, fun, and exhilarating.


Please note, for your safety, the ziplines do require a minimum of 50 lbs and a maximum of 270 lbs.

AM Zip-line and 1/2 Day Raft Package

1 of 2 - Adult

Priced from $194
Combine 2 of Durango's most exciting adventures with the Raft and Zipline Package. Super popular with both the child and the child in the adult. Float through the trees and down the river! A 2 1/2 hour zip-line tour at 8am and a half day of rafting at 11am. After a day of fun, you'll finish up your memorable day with plenty of time left to enjoy a great evening in town.Safe, yet fast, fun, and exhilarating.


Please note, for your safety, the ziplines do require a minimum of 50 lbs and a maximum of 270 lbs.

2 of 2 - Child (Under 12yrs)

Priced from $184
Combine 2 of Durango's most exciting adventures with the Raft and Zipline Package. Super popular with both the child and the child in the adult. Float through the trees and down the river! A 2 1/2 hour zip-line tour at 8am and a half day of rafting at 11am. After a day of fun, you'll finish up your memorable day with plenty of time left to enjoy a great evening in town.Safe, yet fast, fun, and exhilarating.


Please note, for your safety, the ziplines do require a minimum of 50 lbs and a maximum of 270 lbs.

Bike Rental - 3 Hour Rental

Priced from $25

Bike Rental - Full Day

Priced from $40

Bike Rental

1 of 2 - Tandem - 3 Hour Rental

Priced from $35

2 of 2 - Tandum - Full Day

Priced from $50

Kayak Adventure

1 of 14 - 1/2 Day - 11:00 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $66
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

2 of 14 - 1/2 Day - 08:30 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $66
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

3 of 14 - 1/2 Day -1:30 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $66
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

4 of 14 - 2 Hour - 08:30 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $41
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

5 of 14 - 2 Hour - 11:00 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $41
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

6 of 14 - 2 Hour - 1:30 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $41
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

7 of 14 - 2 Hour - 4:00 Departure Lower Animas Adventure

Priced from $41
Ride the Animas in an inflatable kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

8 of 14 - 2 Hour Tandem - 11:00am Departure Lower Animas Adventure for Two

Priced from $82
Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

9 of 14 - 2 Hour Tandem - 1:30pm Departure Lower Animas Adventure for Two

Priced from $41
Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

10 of 14 - 2 Hour Tandem - 4:00pm Departure Lower Animas Adventure for Two

Priced from $132
Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

11 of 14 - For Two 1/2 Day Tandem - 08:30

Priced from $132
Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".




12 of 14 - For Two 1/2 Day Tandem - 11:00

Priced from $132
Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".




13 of 14 - For Two 1/2 Day Tandem - 1:30

Priced from $132
Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".




14 of 14 - Tandem 2 Hour - 08:30am Departure Lower Animas Adventure for Two

Priced from $82
Ride the Animas in an tandem kayak and go for the next level of excitement! Great for First Timers! Accompanied by a professional Guide! Easy to Learn! Goose the river for more fun all summer long! In the spring when the water is high you'll be in for the ride of your life; when the water level drops later in the summer you can get more thrills from your journey down the "River of Lost Soul".

Paddle and Pedal Package

Priced from $49
The Paddle and Pedal adventure starts with a 2hr economy raft trip on the lower Animas at 8:30 am and a 3 hour bike rental after the trip

Pedal and Paddle Package

Priced from $49
The Pedal and Paddle adventure starts with a 3 hour bike rental at 9 am and then a 2hr economy raft trip on the lower Animas at 1:30 pm.

Piedra Lower Box Trip

1 of 1 - 9:00am Departure from Piedra River Store

Priced from $179
A real Colorado gem, the Lower Box of the Piedra (12 miles) starts with a bang! With less than a mile to warm up the rapids begin as soon as you enter the Box Canyon. Big Drop, Wall Slammer, Son of Mud, Mud Slide and Meat Grinder are separated by short pools. After lunch the action relaxes and we can enjoy the intimacy of this smaller stream surrounded by towering ponderosa trees filled with deer, bear, lynx and mountain lions. This small volume free flowing river has a short season and sees few visitors, definitely one for the books! $179/person Age 14 and up. Wetsuits are required. $25/day Rental includes wetsuit, booties and splash jacket.

Piedra Marathon Trip

1 of 1 - 8:00am Departure from Piedra River Store

Priced from $249
When the water is high and the crew is strong (we are very selective for this trip) the appropriate crew can run both Boxes (22 miles) in one long challenging, full on day. Prior experience is required so that we know that you know what you are getting into. $249/person Age 16 and up. Wetsuits are required. $25/day Rental includes wetsuit, booties and splash jacket.

Piedra Upper Box Trip

1 of 1 - 9:00am Departure from Piedra River Store

Priced from $139
Outstanding scenery and lively action. The prettiest stretch (10 miles) of the Piedra is up here near the mountains with its meandering continuous class II flow through natural park lands and aspen/fir forest. After lunch is when we enter the Upper Box Canyon and it's two defining rapids, Lone Pine and Limestone. A great full day adventure for families who want more than the Lower Animas can provide. $139/person Age 12 and up. Wetsuits are required. $25/day Rental includes wetsuit, booties and splash jacket.

Rockwood Gorge One Day Upper Animas Trip

Priced from $249
Rockwood Gorge 1 day Upper Animas (Class IV & V July & August) In late summer at lower water levels we offer a trip through the Rockwood Gorge which lies 400 feet below the "High Line" section of the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. We will ride the train into the Upper Animas Canyon where we will start the trip with paddle rafts. The tension rises as you pass the Tacoma Power Plant where most raft trips end. Once you pass under the railroad bridge there is no turning back as you challenge Rockwood's first rapid, Mandatory Thrashing. Fortunately the river is not continuous whitewater like above, but pull drop in nature giving each raft a chance to regroup. At one point the river is less than 15′ wide and has over a dozen rapids which would be named on a lesser run. At the take out above the impassible gorge we will hike out a half mile and up over 400 feet, with all of our gear, rafts included. Needless to say, y'all best be in good shape for this one. If you've already done the tourist thing on other rivers, step up to the Rockwood Gorge for a one of a kind thrill! $249/person includes train fare and lunch. Required Orientation: Water level determines the Class of the Upper Animas. We always consider the Rockwood Gorge Class IV & V and minimum age is 16. Orientation includes a 15 minute raft trip to determine clients physical ability and performance of self-rescue swim. Wetsuits are required. $25/day Rental includes wetsuit, booties and splash jacket.

Three Day Upper Animas Trip

Priced from $619
3 Day Upper Animas (Class IV & V May & June) (Class III & IV at lower water July & August) This trip covers all 24 miles of the Upper Animas just like the 2 day with an additional day to layover in Camp Needleton, a beautiful and remote section of the Weminuche Wilderness. This extra day allows you time to hike, explore, fish or just relax in the largest wilderness area in Colorado. $619/person includes train fare and lots of food! Required Orientation: Water level determines the Class of the Upper Animas. Class IV & V minimum age is 16. Class III & IV minimum age is 14. Orientation includes a 15 minute raft trip to determine clients physical ability and performance of self-rescue swim. Wetsuits are required. $25/day Rental includes wetsuit, booties and splash jacket.

Two Day Upper Animas Trip

Priced from $479
2 Day Upper Animas (Class IV & V May & June) (Class III & IV at lower water July & August) This trip is the whole 24 mile enchilada! World Class stunning rapids on day 1 include Ten Mile and No Name Rapids with a continuous stretch of whitewater dropping at over 120′ per mile before we stop for the night at the half way point in Camp Needleton. Our deluxe river camp has all the amenities and gives you access to the Weminuche Wilderness through Chicago Basin. Hike, fish or just relax while the guides impress you with their culinary skill and their tales around the camp fire. After a hearty breakfast in the morning you will continue down the river running Broken Bridge Rapid and catching the train for the ride home. World Class and beyond compare! Later in the summer this same trip can be run at lower water levels which bring its rating down to Class III & IV. $479/person and includes train fare, 2 lunches, dinner and breakfast. Required Orientation: Water level determines the Class of the Upper Animas. Class IV & V minimum age is 16. Class III & IV minimum age is 14. Orientation includes a 15 minute raft trip to determine clients physical ability and performance of self-rescue swim. Wetsuits are required. $25/day Rental includes wetsuit, booties and splash jacket.

Upper Animas - Marathon - One Day

Priced from $339
Upper Animas Marathon Trip (ALWAYS Class IV & V May & June) When the water is high and the crew is strong (we are very selective for this trip) the appropriate crew can run all of the Class IV & V rapids in one long challenging day. Prior experience is required so that we know that you know what you are getting into. $339/person includes train fare and lunch. Required Orientation: Water level determines the Class of the Upper Animas. We always consider the Upper Animas Marathon Class IV & V and minimum age is 16. Orientation includes a 15 minute raft trip to determine clients physical ability and performance of self-rescue swim. Wetsuits are required. $25/day Rental includes wetsuit, booties and splash jacket.

Upper Animas - Needleton Section - One Day

Priced from $229
1 Day Upper Animas (Class IV & V May & June) (Class III & IV at lower water July & August) The Needleton Section is less aggressive than the Silverton Stretch but has a longer season.

This classic trip includes a shuttle on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad into the heart of the largest wilderness area in the state of Colorado, the Weminuche. The incredibly challenging rapids with very continuous stretches make this one of the premier trips in the U.S. The one day trip gets you down half of the Upper Animas, the two day gets you all 24 miles. When the water levels drop later in the summer, the very difficult class V Upper Animas rapids become more like technical class III & IV rapids. Outstanding, challenging, breathtaking, the definition of world class. $229/person includes train fare and lunch. Required Orientation: Water level determines the Class of the Upper Animas. Class IV & V minimum age is 16. Class III & IV minimum age is 14. Orientation includes a 15 minute raft trip to determine clients physical ability and performance of self-rescue swim. Wetsuits are required. $25/day Rental includes wetsuit, booties and splash jacket.

Upper Animas - Silverton Run - One Day

Priced from $229
1 Day Upper Animas (Class IV & V May & June) (Class III & IV at lower water July & August) The Silverton section is generally more aggressive than the Needleton stretch but has a shorter season.

This classic trip includes a shuttle on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad into the heart of the largest wilderness area in the state of Colorado, the Weminuche. The incredibly challenging rapids with very continuous stretches make this one of the premier trips in the U.S. The one day trip gets you down half of the Upper Animas, the two day gets you all 24 miles. When the water levels drop later in the summer, the very difficult class V Upper Animas rapids become more like technical class III & IV rapids. Outstanding, challenging, breathtaking, the definition of world class. $229/person includes train fare and lunch. Required Orientation: Water level determines the Class of the Upper Animas. Class IV & V minimum age is 16. Class III & IV minimum age is 14. Orientation includes a 15 minute raft trip to determine clients physical ability and performance of self-rescue swim. Wetsuits are required. $25/day Rental includes wetsuit, booties and splash jacket.

Van Shuttle 11am Durango to Silverton

Priced from $31
Van Shuttle 11am Durango to Silverton. Leaves from 643 Camino del Rio in the Albertson's parking lot.

Van Shuttle 2pm Silverton to Durango

Priced from $31
Van Shuttle 2pm Silverton to Durango at 12rh and Blair. Vehicle says Durango Transportation. Includes interpretive tour.

Wilderness Hiking and Camping Package

1 of 2 - 1 Day

Priced from $600
One of Durango's most unique adventure options which is easy, hassle-free and fun for the whole family! This 1-day trip promises to create memories that will last a lifetime!


Ride the train to our comfortable and well-equipped camp in the magnificent San Juan mountains, spend a cozy night under the stars, then ride the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train the next day to Silverton to enjoy one of Colorado's most unique mining towns before heading back to Durango aboard the train to finish your trip.


Your friendly guides will take care of everything so you can relax and enjoy the experience.Let you guides handle all the gear, set-up, delicious meals and snacks for an unforgettable all-inclusive wilderness experience!


About the Itinerary:

*Everything is included – 3 meals, sleeping bags, tents etc.

*Meet at Mountain Waters at 6:30 AM to load the train with camp gear and food

*Meet your qualified guide who will showcase the best of Colorado.

*Board the train at 7:45 for your ride to your camp in the middle of Colorado's largest wilderness.

*Optional Hike: Shuttle to Purgatory trail head with your guide and hike into camp (3 – 5 hours) in the largest wilderness in the state of Colorado. Your guide will pack a lunch for you.

*Unload the train on the way down from Silverton.

*Enjoy a great dinner at camp Needleton

Sleep under more stars than you know existed.

*Wake up to a beautiful Colorado morning.

*Wake up and enjoy a cowboy breakfast.

*At 11:00 am board the train for Silverton from Needleton.

*Ride to Silverton have lunch on your own and ride the train back to Durango.


Don't miss this one of a kind adventure of a lifetime!



















2 of 2 - 2 Day

Priced from $800
One of Durango's most unique adventure options which is easy, hassle-free and fun for the whole family! This 2-day trip promises to create memories that will last a lifetime!


Ride the train to our comfortable and well-equipped camp in the magnificent San Juan mountains, spend a cozy night under the stars, then ride the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train the next day to Silverton to enjoy one of Colorado's most unique mining towns before heading back to Durango aboard the train to finish your trip.


Your friendly guides will take care of everything so you can relax and enjoy the experience.Let you guides handle all the gear, set-up, delicious meals and snacks for an unforgettable all-inclusive wilderness experience!


About the Itinerary:

*Everything is included – 3 meals, sleeping bags, tents etc.

*Meet at Mountain Waters at 6:30 AM to load the train with camp gear and food

*Meet your qualified guide who will showcase the best of Colorado.

*Board the train at 7:45 for your ride to your camp in the middle of Colorado's largest wilderness.

*Optional Hike: Shuttle to Purgatory trail head with your guide and hike into camp (3 – 5 hours) in the largest wilderness in the state of Colorado. Your guide will pack a lunch for you.

*Unload the train on the way down from Silverton.

*Enjoy a great dinner at camp Needleton

Sleep under more stars than you know existed.

*Wake up to a beautiful Colorado morning.

*Wake up and enjoy a cowboy breakfast.

*At 11:00 am board the train for Silverton from Needleton.

*Ride to Silverton have lunch on your own and ride the train back to Durango.


Don't miss this one of a kind adventure of a lifetime!



















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Address
643 Camino Del Rio
Durango, CO 81301
Directions
In Durango, our store location is: 643 Camino Del Rio, Durango. Located in the Albertsons parking lot just north of the Doubletree Hotel.

159 miles to Moab, UT
214 miles to Albuquerque, NM
313 miles to Grand Canyon N.P.
336 miles to Denver, CO
392 miles to Salt Lake City, UT
453 miles to Phoenix, AZ
857 miles to Dallas, TX

*Map location is approximate and should not be trusted for navigation. Please contact us for detailed directions.

Cancellation
Full payment is required at time of reservation.
100% refund less a 10% fee for cancellations made 48hrs before the trip.
Trips can be rescheduled at no cost if made 48hrs in advance.
No refunds for cancellations made less than 48hrs prior to trip date.
If you have qualified for a group discount, cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the trip's scheduled departure.
Raft 'n Rail package conforms to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad cancellation policy. Train ticket refunds/Cancellations are subject to a fee of $14.00 per adult ticket and $7.00 per child ticket if cancelled prior to 48 hours of your reserved date. There are no refunds issued on reservations cancelled less than 48 hours of your reserved date.
Deposit
Trips are paid in full at the time of booking.
Other
Trips are paid in full at the time of booking. 24 hours prior to the trip's scheduled departure. 10% charge (plus lunch costs for full-day trips) for cancellations without prior notice. No refund for no shows and no calls. For groups of 25-49, cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the trip's scheduled departure. For groups of 50 or more, cancellations must be received 4 weeks prior to the trip's scheduled departure.

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