Outdoors things to do in Durango

We rank 30 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 87 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 River87$1084h4.9/5 (992)
Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River83$862.5h4.9/5 (620)
Durango Half Day Jeep Tour - La Plata Canyon83$1304h5/5 (308)
Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour83$1656h4.9/5 (391)
Mesa Verde Full Day Tour with Cliff Palace and Lunch82$2068h4.9/5 (320)
Mesa Verde National Park Full Day Tour75$1959h4.9/5 (60)
12-Zipline Adventure in the San Juan Mountains near Durango74$1733h4.9/5 (209)
Durango Train and Silverton Jeep Tour Package72$21510.5h4.8/5 (58)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Mesa Verde National Park71$204h4.6/5 (95)
Durango 3/4 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - Lower Animas River70$1626h5/5 (22)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Durango

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 87 out of 100 from 992 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 30 outdoors experiences in Durango in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Durango cost?
Expect around $204 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. 30 of the 30 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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