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Whitewater Rafting in New Mexico

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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 Rio Grande Gorge. White water raft New Mexico's best rapids!
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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. New Mexico white water rafting on the half-day!
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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. Calm and majestic New Mexico rafting!
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Rio Grande Gorge

This trip combines the serenity and beauty of Orilla Verde in the morning with the excitement of the Racecourse in the afternoon. Combine all that New Mexico rafting has to offer!
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Funyak

One or Two Person canoe-shaped inflatable rafts paddled with kayak paddles.
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Paddleboard

Paddleboarding has moved from the oceans of Hawaii to the rivers of New Mexico!
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Mountain Bike & Raft

This trip combines the adventures of mountain biking with whitewater rafting!
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Rock Climb & Raft

This trip combines the adventures of rock climbing with whitewater rafting!
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Saddle to Paddle

A morning horseback ride followed by an exciting afternoon of whitewater rafting down the Racecourse!

Trip Comparison

Type Name Meeting Times Meeting Location Duration Difficulty Price
Rafting Racecourse Morning Trip: 9:00 a.m.
Afternoon Trip: 12:30 p.m.
 Pilar 2-3 hours Class I-III Adult: $53.00
Child: $40.00
Rafting Orilla Verde Float Morning Trip: 9:00am
Afternoon Trip: 12:30 p.m.
 Pilar 2-3 hours Class I-II Adult: $53.00
Child: $40.00
Rafting Taos Box Meeting Time: 7:30 a.m.
 Pilar 5-6 hours Class III-IV Weekday: $114.00
Weekend: $124.00
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: 9:00 a.m.
Afternoon Trip: 12:30 p.m.
 Pilar 2-3 hours Class I-III Adult: $60.00
Child: $50.00
Paddleboarding Paddleboard Morning: 9:00 a.m.
Afternoon Trip: 12:30 p.m.
Late-Afternoon Trip: 3:30 p.m.
 Pilar 2-3 hours Class I-II Adult: $80.00
Rafting + Biking Mountain Bike & Raft Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m.
 Pilar 6-8 hours Class I-III Weekday: $124.00
Weekend: $134.00
Rafting + Climbing Rock Climb & Raft Meeting Time: 8:30 a.m.
 Pilar 6-8 hours Class I-III Adult: $165.00
Rafting + Horseback Saddle to Paddle Meeting Time: 8:30 a.m.
 Pilar 6-8 hours Class I-III Adult: $153.00