Trip selection
Taos Box
Our most exciting and thrillseeking trip! A sixteen-mile, all day trip over Class III and IV rapids into the deepest part of the gorge.
Racecourse
Our most popular trip! Get set to get wet as the Rio Grande snakes through the towering cliffs of Pilar Canyon and races you down exciting rapids.
Orilla Verde Float
A relaxing float trip through the basalt rock canyon of the lower Rio Grande into the lush and peaceful Orilla Verde State Park.
Rio Grande Gorge
This trip combines of the serenity and beauty of Orilla Verde in the morning with the excitement of the Racecourse in the afternoon.
Saddle to Paddle
Morning Horseback Riding Tour followed by an exciting afternoon Whitewater Adventure down the Racecourse!
Trip Comparison
| Type | Name | Meeting Times | Meeting Location | Duration | Difficulty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafting | Racecourse |
Morning Trip A: 8:30 a.m. Morning Trip B: 9:00 a.m. Afternoon Trip A: 12:00 p.m. Afternoon Trip B: 12:30 p.m. |
Pilar | 2-3 hours | Class I-III |
Adult: $50.00 Child: $40.00 |
| Rafting | Orilla Verde Float |
Morning Trip A: 8:30 a.m. Morning Trip B: 9:00 a.m. Afternoon Trip A: 12:00 p.m. Afternoon Trip B: 12:30 p.m. |
Pilar | 2-3 hours | Class I-II |
Adult: $50.00 Child: $40.00 |
| Rafting | Taos Box |
Meeting Time: 7:45 a.m. |
Taos | 5-6 hours | Class III-IV |
Weekday: $104.00 Weekend: $114.00 |
| Rafting | Rio Grande Gorge |
Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m. |
Pilar | 5-6 hours | Class I-III |
Adult: $100.00 Child: $80.00 |
| Rafting | Funyak |
Morning Trip A: 8:30 a.m. Morning Trip B: 9:00 a.m. Afternoon Trip A: 12:00 p.m. Afternoon Trip B: 12:30 p.m. |
Pilar | 2-3 hours | Class I-III |
Adult: $60.00 Child: $50.00 |
| Paddleboarding | Paddleboard |
Morning: 9:00 a.m. Mid-day Trip: 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Trip: 3:30 p.m. |
Pilar | 2-3 hours | Class I-II |
Adult: $80.00 |
| Biking + Rafting | Mountain Bike & Raft |
Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m. |
Pilar | 6-8 hours | Class I-III |
Weekday: $104.00 Weekend: $114.00 |
| Climbing + Rafting | Rock Climb & Raft |
Meeting Time: 8:30 a.m. |
Pilar | 6-8 hours | Class I-III |
Adult: $165.00 |
| Horseback + Rafting | Saddle to Paddle |
Meeting Time: 8:30 a.m. |
Pilar | 6-8 hours | Class I-III |
Adult: $153.00 |
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