Wild, Wild West Family Adventure

Start your morning with a nature and history walk led by local guide who'll unveil the quintessential western landscapes Durango is known for. Surrounded by the San Juan Mountains and located next to the Animas River, this historic town entices with endless trails, a free-flowing river and outdoor activities that make the most of the great outdoors ¬ including whitewater rafting, hiking, bicycling and more – even opportunities to soak in naturally heated hot springs that have attracted visitors for centuries. Spend the afternoon at the Durango Hot Springs, relaxing in its 26 mineral pools, private Japanese-style soaking tubs and swimming pools as you wish, before returning to town for time at leisure. Tonight, get a taste of cowboy life at a chuckwagon dinner, complete with old West musical entertainment. Strike it rich before dinner when you try your hand panning for gold, see a blacksmith at work, choose a small train ride, visit old time shops, from chocolate to leather, and enjoy a playground built for outdoor fun. 

Explore Arches National Park, driving past unique naturally sculpted formations and making stops that bring you close to the sandstone rock stars you'll find here. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks, making it a red-rock wonderland like no other. View iconic landmarks like Delicate Arch, the most famous and most photographed arch in the park; Double Arch, towering 122 feet above the ground; Balanced Rock, estimated to weigh 3,577 tons or the weight of 27 blue whales, and more. This afternoon, continue on to Moab Giants for time to experience all the activities at this dinosaur-inspired museum. Its state-of-the-art exhibits feature replicas of life-sized dinosaurs that roamed in the area as well as their tracks, which are found in abundance around Moab; the museum's virtual reality technology takes you back in time, assuring a memorable experience for every age and generation.

Moab's iconic national parks are just the beginning of the natural treasures found in this area. Surrounding the town are rivers, forests, and desert landscapes just waiting to be explored, with the Colorado River inviting with rafting adventures for all abilities. Embark on a float trip through mild whitewater rapids this morning, paddling downstream for a delicious barbecue lunch at the historic Red Cliffs Lodge. Conditions on the river are at the pleasure of Mother Nature, so the water levels will vary with the flow and the weather. As an alternative excursion to our rafting adventure, you may enjoy a visit to the Moab Museum which showcases the rich stories of Moab and the greater Canyonlands areas, followed by lunch on your own at place of your choosing. Spend the rest of the day as you wish, before joining us for a farewell reception and dinner.