Animas River SUP Float Tour

Explore a calm, no-rapids stretch of the Animas River near Durango. Learn stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) or settle into a kayak-style setup as you paddle and float along the water.

• Learn SUP basics from your guide, including kneeling, standing and remounting
• Choose a paddleboard setup that can convert to a kayak-like seat and double-bladed paddle
• Float about 1.5 miles from Oxbow Park & Preserve to the 32nd Street bridge
• Use eddies for breaks while remaining on the water alongside private riverfront land
• Ride with a mixed group, with multiple property pickup and drop-off stops possible

What's Included

• SUP and kayak-conversion equipment
• Personal flotation device
• Daypack
• SUP instruction and guide
• Snacks
• Transportation from properties within 5 miles of Durango's city center or an established meeting location

Important details

• Ages 8+ only
• Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
• Requires moderate fitness for consistent paddling, including up to 1.5 hours upstream
• Requires swimming up to 30 feet while wearing a personal flotation device
• Bring 1–2 liters of water; capacity to carry at least 1 liter is required
• Bring a rain jacket, layers, a swimsuit or swim-ready clothing, and sandals or water shoes
• Tours operate in rain when conditions are considered safe