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We compared all 23 experiences in Durango so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 23 experiences from US$ 16.99 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Durango Half Day Rafting: Lower Animas River Rapids
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Durango Half Day Rafting: Lower Animas River RapidsRaft the Lower Animas River through Durango with a morning or afternoon half-day trip: paddle Class II and III rapids.
997 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
Durango: Quarter-Day Animas River Whitewater Rafting
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★Top rated
Durango: Quarter-Day Animas River Whitewater RaftingQuarter-day whitewater rafting on the Animas River in Durango with guides, life jacket included, and shuttle. Two to three hours of Class II-III rapids.
493 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Durango Lower Animas River Rafting: Class II & III Rapids
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Best value
Durango Lower Animas River Rafting: Class II & III RapidsRaft the Lower Animas River near Durango with a live guide through Class II and Class III rapids: about an hour on the water, shuttle and gear included, ages 4 and up welcome.
626 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 86per person

Recommended (7)

Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour from Durango
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Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour from Durango
410 reviews
4.86★
Duration
6h
fromUS$ 165per person
Mesa Verde: Cliff Palace Full Day Tour from Durango
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Mesa Verde: Cliff Palace Full Day Tour from Durango
345 reviews
4.92★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 206per person
Durango: La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour with Local Guide & Snacks
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Durango: La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour with Local Guide & Snacks
319 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 130per person
Animas River Rafting in Durango: Class I-III Rapids
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Animas River Rafting in Durango: Class I-III Rapids
299 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 85per person
Durango: Animas River Rafting Half Day Family Trip
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Durango: Animas River Rafting Half Day Family Trip
283 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 99per person
Animas River Rafting Durango: 1-Hour Family Splash & Dash
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Animas River Rafting Durango: 1-Hour Family Splash & Dash
243 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 79per person
Durango Zipline: 12 Lines & Rooftop Landing in San Juan Mountains
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Durango Zipline: 12 Lines & Rooftop Landing in San Juan Mountains
213 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 173per person

Top rated (3)

Ziplining in Durango: 27 Spans with Train & Lunch
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Ziplining in Durango: 27 Spans with Train & LunchZip across 27 spans up to 1,400 feet at the world's largest zipline course in Durango, Colorado, with lunch in the trees and a scenic train ride.
159 reviews
4.97★
Duration
8h 30m
Next departure: 26 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 600per person
Durango Rafting: Half-Day Animas River Whitewater Adventure
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Travelers' pick
Durango Rafting: Half-Day Animas River Whitewater AdventureThree hours on the Animas River with rapids, float sections, and a snack break. Life jacket and water included. Family-friendly whitewater rafting in Durango, Colorado.
121 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h 30m
Next departure: 20 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Mesa Verde Cultural Tour: 700 years of Ancestral Puebloan history
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Mesa Verde Cultural Tour: 700 years of Ancestral Puebloan historyGuided tour of Mesa Verde National Park from Durango covering 700 years of Ancestral Puebloan architecture and culture.
138 reviews
4.65★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 2 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 137per person

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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: Mesa Verde National Park
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Travelers' pick
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: Mesa Verde National ParkDownload an audio tour of Mesa Verde National Park and drive at your own pace through cliff dwellings, overlooks and archeological sites.
98 reviews
4.59★
Duration
4h–12h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 19.99US$ 16.99per group
Durango: Lower Animas Rafting Half-Day with Whitewater Park
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Travelers' pick
Durango: Lower Animas Rafting Half-Day with Whitewater ParkPaddle 2.5 hours through Class I–III rapids on the Lower Animas near Durango, Colorado. Includes guide, gear, and round-trip transport from town. 4.5 hours total.
85 reviews
4.87★
Duration
4h 30m
Free cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
La Plata Mountains 4x4 tour from Durango: Colorado Trail views
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La Plata Mountains 4x4 tour from Durango: Colorado Trail viewsHalf-day 4x4 tour of La Plata Canyon west of Durango climbs to 12,000 feet through San Juan National Forest, reaching the Colorado Trail at Kennebec Pass with a local guide.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 9 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Kayaking on Lower Animas River, Durango: Class II & III Rapids
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Kayaking on Lower Animas River, Durango: Class II & III RapidsPaddle Class II and III rapids on Durango's Lower Animas River in under two hours, with guides, inflatable kayaks, helmets and instruction included. No experience needed.
19 reviews
4.74★
Duration
2h 20m
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour from Durango: 4-hour backcountry drive
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La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour from Durango: 4-hour backcountry driveFour-hour Jeep tour from Durango into La Plata Canyon with bottled water and snacks, climbing to Kennebec Pass for mountain views.
33 reviews
4.97★
Duration
4h
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Kayaking Durango: Lower Animas River Class II & III Rapids
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Kayaking Durango: Lower Animas River Class II & III RapidsKayak Class II and III rapids on the Lower Animas River near Durango. Expert guides provide all gear and instruction for morning and afternoon whitewater adventures.
15 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 141per person
Durango Lower Animas River Rafting: Class II & III Rapids
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Durango Lower Animas River Rafting: Class II & III RapidsRaft the Lower Animas River in Durango with experienced guides, lunch and all gear included.
24 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 162per person
Animas River Rafting in Durango: Class I-III Rapids
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Animas River Rafting in Durango: Class I-III RapidsRaft the Animas River in Durango with Class I, II & III rapids, inflatable kayaks at medium-low water, and all gear included. Guides, transport and lunch are part of the day.
37 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 11 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person

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Zip Line and Rafting in Durango: Animas River Package
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Zip Line and Rafting in Durango: Animas River PackageZip line through the trees and raft the Animas River in Durango, Colorado. Both activities in one day, just 2 miles from downtown, with guide and transportation.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Next departure: 11 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 228per person
Kayaking on Lower Animas River, Durango: Class II & III Rapids
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Kayaking on Lower Animas River, Durango: Class II & III RapidsPaddle Class II and III rapids on Durango's Lower Animas River. Our four-hour guided whitewater adventure includes all gear and a riverside lunch.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 206per person

Durango at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Durango Half Day Rafting: Lower Animas River Rapids, US$ 108 (4h, 4.93★ · 997).
  • Top rated: Durango: Quarter-Day Animas River Whitewater Rafting, US$ 69 (2h 30m, 4.96★ · 493).
  • Best value: Durango Lower Animas River Rafting: Class II & III Rapids, US$ 86 (2h 30m, 4.95★ · 626).

Of the 23 experiences: 23 with free cancellation, 22 with instant confirmation and 17 bookable last-minute.

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