Class III Rio Grande Rafting in New Mexico

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