Class III Rio Grande Rafting in New Mexico
Family-friendly rapids and inflatable kayaking on the Rio Grande
Duration
5 hrs
Includes
Rafting gear, safety briefing
Highlights
Explore Class I–III Rio Grande rapids on a family-friendly outing suited to first-timers. Paddle with your group in a raft or try inflatable kayaking for a more active ride.
- Navigate Class I–III whitewater rapids
- Try inflatable kayaking for a more active paddle
- Take turns kayaking with members of your party
- Look for wildlife along the river
Itinerary
This 3-hour tour meets at 8:15 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. each day at our Far Flung Riverside location, 15 miles south of the Taos. After parking and shuttling to the river guests will be given all necessary safety and rafting equipment and will receive a safety speech covering the river rafting and paddling techniques needed to navigate the fun and exciting Class I-III rapids downstream! Your group will splash and paddle through rapids with names like: Big Rock, the Narrows, and Souse Hole.
What's Included
- Safety and rafting equipment
- Safety briefing and paddling instruction
Important details
- Ages 6+ only
- Requires normal good health and moderate exertion, including paddling and possible swimming
- Arrive on time; early arrival is not needed
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 2 weeks before your trip for a refund minus 10% of the trip cost. Cancel less than 2 weeks before your trip and forfeit your deposit. Cancel within 24 hours or do not show up on the trip day and the full payment is charged with no refund.
Product ID: 7GX6WH
FAQs
Daily departures run from March through October.
Yes. Paddle an inflatable kayak for the full trip or take turns with members of your party who are in a raft.
Meeting details
Far Flung Riverside Location, 85 NM-570, Embudo, NM 87531