Customize a private Southwest escape with rafting, meals and a hotel stay
2 days
Meals, lodging, guided adventures
Build your Southwest adventure around the activities you want, with private guides coordinating the experience. Pair rafting with options including hot air ballooning, horseback riding, mountain biking and rock climbing.
Sunglass retention devices are available for $8.
A 20% cancellation fee applies more than 14 days before departure, 50% 4–14 days before, and 100% 3 days or less before. No-shows are charged the full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Weight information is collected for participants under 100 lbs or over 200 lbs.
Rio Grande Gorge Visitor's Center parking lot
With an outstanding reputation backed by nearly 200 reviews, this outfitter delivers consistently memorable Rio Grande rafting adventures. Guides like Billy, Mads, Ben, and Jesse earn repeated praise for their deep knowledge of the area's geology and history, expertly navigating rapids while keeping groups safe and entertained. Families especially appreciate how welcoming the crew is across all ages—one group ranged from 4 to 67 years old and everyone had a blast. The Race Course route gets particular love for balancing thrilling rapids with calmer stretches perfect for swimming. What sets this operation apart is the personal touch. Guides add fun extras like building raft slides and setting up riverside snack tables, tailoring experiences to the group's vibe. First-timers consistently mention feeling at ease, even complete beginners and nervous kids. One isolated communication hiccup appears in the reviews, but otherwise logistics run smoothly and the equipment is top-notch. If you're looking for skilled, engaging guides who go beyond just steering the raft, this crew delivers adventure with personality.
We had a great experience with Ben as our guide on the river on June 26th - three CO gals on a road trip together. He was awesome at providing detailed information about the plant life, animals, local history of the area, and gave us a great suggestion on a local New Mexico restaurant and a hike in the area - awesome by the way!!! Worked out perfect with two of us having vertigo issues :). He made my first white water rafting experience a great one and I will be recommending him to my friends who plan on visiting NM! We will be coming back!
Lisa Rodriguez
July 7, 2026
We had a great experience with Ben as our guide on the river on June 26th - three CO gals on a road trip together. He was awesome at providing detailed information about the plant life, animals, local history of the area, and gave us a great suggestion on a local New Mexico restaurant and a hike in the area - awesome by the way!!! Worked out perfect with two of us having vertigo issues :). He made my first white water rafting experience a great one and I will be recommending him to my friends who plan on visiting NM! We will be coming back!
Lisa Rodriguez
July 7, 2026
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