Flexible Flyers has been providing whitewater adventures on the Animas River in Durango since 1983. Due to COVID-19, and our concern for the safety of our patrons and dedicated employees, we have temporarily suspended our guided rafting trips. When this situation changes, we will, once again, be providing the most fun and safe rafting adventures in Southwest Colorado. We're family, and family takes care of each other. But we're FLEXIBLE!
We will be providing tube rentals for your enjoyment of the river as soon as the water level drops to a safe level--and that will be soon! Tubes can also be rented for use on our wonderful local lakes such as Nighthorse, Vallecito, Lemon, Navajo, etc. Tubing is great fun! Let's all be flexible and help each other through this. The gorgeous Animas River and our great outdoors is still ours to enjoy, and the Flexible Flyers Family is here to help you maximize your adventure. Stay safe, have fun, and stay Flexible!
Since 1983 Flexible Flyers Rafting has offered rapid thrill river rafting trips in Durango, CO. Ask the locals - we are the most trusted Animas River outfitting company for your floating and white water trips. With fewer flips, swims, and saves than all other local raft companies, we actually do have Durango’s most experienced and qualified guides.
Take a peak at each of the different rafting trips offered by Flexible Flyers Rafting.
We are happy to work out a special rate for your group. The bigger the group the better!
From the scenic full day float and rapids to the 1 hour Animas River sampler our group rates are here to accommodate your group. With 32 years of experience we know how to show your group a good time. Bring your church, family reunion, youth group or even your geriatric group we are happy to have groups of all sizes and ages come float with us.
Meet us at our location on river at 890 Roosa Ave across the river from the Applebees by downtown Durango. We offer free and adequate RV, bus and trailer parking (please let us know when making reservation). Call in advance so that we can get you ready for some river trip fun.
Free Parking Free Keycheck Ample RV Parking Same location for 30 years
Sunscreen Hats Sunglasses Set of Dry Clothes
Water Shoes (not flip-flops) Dress to Get Wet (cotton not recommended) We provide everything else you might need Wetsuits provided at high water, booties too!
May 13th - May 1yth plus two additional days of class IV and V rafting
Flexible Flyers Rafting has been the premier rafting company in Durango for 35 years! With the completion of this guide school, you will be CERTIFIED as a river guide anywhere in Colorado, and you will be eligible for certification in most other states. FFR guide school provides participants with 50 hours of on river training, customer service skills, leadership skills, safety, and a good outdoor skill set. You will be trained on both oar rafts and paddle rafts. This perfect 5 day course will qualify you for one of the best jobs the summer could offer. Upon the completion of guide school, your instructors will take you on a two day trip on rivers of class IV and V! Flexible Flyers Rafting has a 100% success rate of getting guides jobs on the river. Join our team and experience the adventure of a lifetime.
– Great for anyone who would like to become a guide and spend their work time on the water or private boaters wanting to learn basic and more advanced skills.
– Customer service
– 50 hours of on river training
– Reading rivers
– River rescue
– Raft rigging
– Rowing rafts
– Paddle rafting
– River safety
– Customer service
– Raft recovery
– Perfect for the private boater just getting started or wanting to have more knowledge of reading and running rivers
– All instructors are state certified and have been guiding and teaching for yearsEnd class with type III Colorado State Certification
– Know you will always be able to guide and navigate a river.
Cost: FREE upon signing a contract with Flexible Flryers rafting. $425.00 without contract.
Payment: due at the time of sign-upCancellation: 14 days prior to start of guide school
Dates: May 13th – May17th plus two days of class IV and V
Space is limited and we have been filling up fast so feel free to call 970-247-4628 or email flexibleflyersrafting@gmail.com
Flexible Flyers looks forward to showing you our passion for the outdoors and the rivers! Call soon.
