Outdoors things to do in Durango

We rank 32 outdoor things to do in Durango, United States. The highest scoring is Durango Half Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $16 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Outdoors in Durango compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Durango by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Durango Half Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River89$1084h4.9/5 (997)
Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River86$862.5h4.9/5 (626)
Durango Half Day Jeep Tour - La Plata Canyon86$1304h5/5 (319)
Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour85$1656h4.9/5 (409)
Mesa Verde Full Day Tour with Cliff Palace and Lunch85$2068h4.9/5 (343)
Durango ~ "Half-Day" Rafting Trip on the Lower Animas River79$944.5h4.9/5 (85)
Mesa Verde National Park Full Day Tour77$1959h4.9/5 (61)
Durango Train and Silverton Jeep Tour Package76$21510.5h4.8/5 (77)
12-Zipline Adventure in the San Juan Mountains near Durango75$1733h4.9/5 (213)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Mesa Verde National Park74$174h4.6/5 (97)

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Outdoors in Durango: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Durango?
Durango Half Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100 from 997 traveler reviews. Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River, Durango Half Day Jeep Tour - La Plata Canyon, Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour follow close behind. We rank 32 outdoors experiences in Durango in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Durango cost?
Expect around $199 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Mesa Verde National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour from $16, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Durango for today?
Yes. 32 of the 32 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Durango currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Durango?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Durango, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Durango?
May to October, with the railroad running year-round in shorter form.

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