Private Upstream Paddleboard & Float Tour in Durango
Earn a mellow river float with an upstream paddle at your own group's pace
Duration
2–3 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Guide, gear, snacks
Highlights
Paddle upstream on the Animas River with a medically trained guide, then let the current carry you back to the put-in. Take in quieter river scenery as you trade steady effort for a relaxed return. No previous paddleboarding or kayaking experience is needed.
- Learn to paddle kneeling or standing and get back onto your board after a fall
- Try a kayak-style setup with a backrest and double-bladed paddle
- Choose when your private group turns around, with breaks in river eddies along the way
What's Included
- Stand-up paddleboard and paddle
- Life jacket
- 20-liter daypack
- Snacks
- Transportation from the property within 5 miles of Durango's city center, or from an established meeting location
Important details
- Ages 8+ only. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Requires moderate upper-body strength and cardiovascular fitness for sustained upstream paddling, typically 1–1.5 hours with short breaks.
- Swimming ability is required, including swimming up to 30 feet while wearing a life jacket.
- Stay on your board during breaks and use river eddies rather than going ashore; the surrounding land is private.
- Bring a water bottle or hydration bladder with capacity for at least 1 liter.
- This tour operates only in mid- to late summer and fall, when the river is not at a high flow rate.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation refunds: 30+ days ahead: 100% minus $20; 15–29 days: 80% minus $20; 7–14 days: 50% minus $20; 0–6 days: none. Tours run rain or shine if safe. Operator cancellation before start: 6-month rescheduling credit or 100% refund. Unsafe conditions ending a tour early: no credit or refund. Mental or physical unsuitability: no credit.
Product ID: NN9S5S
FAQs
Yes. Some boards accommodate an adult and child, and child-size paddleboards are also available for your private paddleboard tour.
No. Guide gratuity is optional and not included in the listed price. Typical tips range from 15–20% of the tour price.
Allow approximately 10–30 minutes beyond the tour duration for transportation to and from your lodging, depending on its location.
Meeting details
Meraki Mountain Adventures
