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    Rio Grande Class III Whitewater Rafting

    A family-friendly Lower Gorge adventure for first-time rafters

    Duration

    About 7 hours

    Includes

    Rafting, riverside lunch

    Highlights

    Enjoy a popular intermediate river outing in northern New Mexico, with the option to paddle your own inflatable kayak.

    • Explore the Lower Gorge section of the Rio Grande
    • Choose a paddle boat or inflatable kayak
    • Enjoy beach games during the riverside lunch
    • Take on an intermediate trip designed for families

    Itinerary

    Guests will meet at 8:15am at our Far Flung Riverside location, check in, and then shuttle upstream to our launch point. Our morning is spent floating down the Rio Grande through the towering volcanic canyon, keeping an eye out for wildlife and enjoying a few class I-II rapids. At noon we’ll provide a delicious riverside lunch on the Far Flung beach at our Riverside property. In the afternoon the river will plunge into the Racecourse, our most popular whitewater half-day section. Enjoy infamous class III rapids such as Albert’s Falls, Big Rock and Sousehole! We will plan to have you back to your vehicles around 3pm.

    Important details

    • Arrive on time for the 8:15 AM check-in; arriving early is not necessary
    • Ages 6+ only
    • Normal good health required
    • A credit card on file is required

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel more than 2 weeks before your trip for a refund minus 10% of the trip cost. Cancellations less than 2 weeks before the trip forfeit the deposit.

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    FAQs

    If you feel the service and experience were exceptional, gratuity is appreciated. A 15–20% tip is appropriate.

    Meeting details

    Far Flung Riverside Location, 85 NM-570, Embudo, NM 87531

    Experience provided by Far Flung Adventures

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    Adult

    $172.28

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    Child (11 and under)

    $148.93

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