Raft the Rio Grande Gorge (Full Day)
Highlights
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The most popular full day trip in New Mexico!
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Morning float through one of the most scenic parts of the canyon with great opportunities to see a variety of wildlife
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6 miles of action-packed class 2-3 whitewater rapids: the Maze, Albert’s Falls, The Narrows, and The Thunderdome
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Birding and wildlife viewing potential along with ancient Rio Grande style petroglyphs (rock art) and desert freshwater springs
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Our guides are the best in the business, focusing on safety and guest service as a top priority!
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Great swimming opportunities!
Summary
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Your river trip begins with a morning float through one of the most scenic parts of the canyon with great opportunities to see a variety of wildlife including mule deer, river otter, beaver and many different birds of prey. After lunch, we run the Class III rapids of the “Racecourse.” The Racecourse is 6 miles of action-packed class 2-3 rapids. Perfect for everyone from beginners to intermediate/experts. There is something for everyone to enjoy on this section. With rapids like the Maze, Albert’s Falls, The Narrows, and The Thunderdome make sure you are braced in and ready to get wet!
What’s included?
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Safe secure parking, clean restrooms, changing rooms, shaded picnic tables -
Our signature hot chicken fajita lunch -
Shuttle to and from the river in our comfortable vans -
Type V, US Coast Guard approved flotation devices (lifejackets) -
Wetsuits and splash jackets available; helmets provided for Class 3 rapids and above! -
Gratuities
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Sunscreen, water shoes, hat or sunglasses - available for purchases
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Transportation to and from meeting location described in your confirmation email
Things to know
Before you book
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Minimum age: 5 years old
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Online reservations require a 10% deposit at the time of booking.
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This trip meets at our private, Rio Grande Headquarters which is conveniently located 1 hour north of Santa Fe and 30 min. south of Taos.
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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.
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It is recommended but not mandatory that all our guests know how to swim.
Before you go
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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.
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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.
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We run our river trips rain or shine.
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Don’t forget good footwear (no flip-flops), layers and a water bottle.
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You must meet us at the appropriate meeting location described in your confirmation email.
Cancellation Policy
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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 these time frames, you will be eligible for a full refund.
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