Our Rio Chama Full Day adventure is a great escape from Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque delivering you into a completely different landscape and distinct part of beautiful Northern New Mexico.
Full Day Rio Chama Rafting - Santa Fe, NM
Summary Description
Highlights
- Gentle class 2 and 3 rapids through Georgia O’Keefe country
- Delicious, hot chicken and veggie fajita lunch
- Enjoy spectacular views of the desert cliffs that border this area, as seen in the work of artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams.
- Experience a true gem of the southwest and that is very little known to visitors.
- Our guides are the best in the business, focusing on safety and guest service as a top priority.
Description
The lower Rio Chama rafting outing has a few moderate Class II and III rapids so is perfect for all ages and abilities. the rapids are evenly spaced with ample opportunity to enjoy the southwestern landscape in between drops. The water on the Rio Chama is perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day and the rapids are perfect for the adventurous to enjoy in inflatable kayaks. The Lower Rio Chama has a wonderful single day section as the river emerges from the canyon.
About halfway through the Rio Chama rafting full day adventure, you will stop and take a break on one of the beautiful riverside beaches or elevated benches under the shade of old growth cottonwood trees in the heart of this amazing canyon. Here, a superb riverside lunch is served prepared fresh by our guides.
Included / Excluded
- Our signature fajita lunch
- Type V, US Coast Guard approved flotation devices (lifejackets)
- Wetsuits and splash jackets available; helmets provided for Class 3 rapids and above!
- Shuttle from meeting spot to river
- Gratuities
- Sunscreen, water shoes, hat or sunglasses - available for purchases
- Transportation to and from meeting location
Start / End Locations
End Location: Abiquiu, NM, USA
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Minimum age: 5 years old
- Online reservations require a 10% deposit at the time of booking.
- This trip meets at Bode’s General Store in Abiquiu, NM
- For groups of less than 18 people, we do not offer any refunds less than 72 hours before your scheduled trip time. If you cancel outside of this time frame, you will be eligible for a full refund.
- It is recommended but not mandatory that all our guests know how to swim.
- There is no experience required for any of our river trips. However, we encourage experience for our more difficult, Taos Box and Razorblades trips. Please feel free to call us with any concerns or questions about appropriate trips for your group.
- Unfortunately, we cannot bring our furry friends on our river trips. We do not have a secure area to keep your dog at our headquarters.
- We run our river trips rain or shine.
- Don’t forget good footwear (no flip-flops), layers and a water bottle.
- You must meet us at the appropriate meeting location described in your confirmation email.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 72 hours
Cancellation Notes: Our cancellation policy for groups of less than 18 people, for all Half and Full Day trips is that we do not offer any refunds less than 72 hours before your scheduled trip time. If you cancel outside of this time frame, you will be eligible for a full refund.
Options and Pricing
Scenic full day rafting trip on the Rio Chama!
| Rio Chama Rafting (Full Day Trip) | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (5 - 99 years) | $140.34 |
Points of interest
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
FAQ
Do I need to know how to swim?
It is recommended but not mandatory that all our guests know how to swim. All guests are given Type V, US Coast Guard approved flotation devices (lifejackets) that are designed to float you on your back, nice and high in the water. For all our class 3 and above sections on the Rio Grande, you will also be issued a helmet.
What do I need to wear?
We have packing lists for you to review for each of our different trip types. Remember that the weather changes dramatically throughout the New Mexico rafting season. It can be significantly colder during March-May we encourage our guests to always be prepared.
What if it’s my first time, do I need experience?
There is no experience required for any of our river trips. However, we encourage experience for our more difficult, Taos Box and Razorblades trips. Please feel free to call us with any concerns or questions about appropriate trips for your group.
Can I bring my dog? Can I leave my dog with you?
Unfortunately, we cannot bring our furry friends on our river trips. We ask that you leave your pets at home before heading to our headquarters.
We do not have a secure area to keep your dog at our headquarters. Moreover, the temperatures get extremely hot during our season, because of this, you will NOT be able to leave your pets in your car. We ask that you leave your pets at home before heading to our headquarters.
HOW MANY PEOPLE FIT IN A RAFT?
Most of our rafts have a capacity of 6 paddlers, however, some can accommodate more and during seasons with lower water levels, we might take less paddlers in each raft. Please don’t think or your reservation in terms of rafts, rather, reserve for as many people in your group and we will pair you with the right number of rafts when you arrive. Private charters and private rafts may be available for an additional charge.
IS RAFTING SAFE?
Our guests’ safety is our number one priority. We will always be completely honest when pairing our guests needs and expectations with the appropriate adventure on the Rio Grande or Rio Chama.
IS TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED?
You must meet us at the appropriate meeting location described in your confirmation email. From there, all transportation to and from the river in included. For some groups who wish to customize their experience, we may be able to arrange a custom pick up and drop off at your hotel for an extra charge.We always recommend that all our guests visiting Northern NM bring or rent a vehicle as there are so many wonderful things to do that will require reliable transportation.
IS THERE A WEIGHT LIMIT? HOW PHYSICALLY FIT MUST I BE?
While there is not a weight limit, we are restricted by the size of our PFD’s. We can only accommodate chest sizes of 52” or less. If you have any concerns, just let us know your height and weight and we can usually tell from that.
DO WE WEAR HELMETS?
We provide helmets for all our guests on our Rio Grande trips class III and above, all inflatable kayak trips and all our SUP trips.
CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE MY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
We will do our best! We have carefully crafted our menus to be inclusive of a variety of dietary preferences.
Basic Information
- Duration: 1 day
- Category: Outdoor Adventure
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