Racecourse Half-Day - Far Flung Adventures

Rio Grande Racecourse

New Mexico’s Favorite Half-Day Whitewater Adventure

AT A GLANCE

Season

March 1 – Oct. 1

Participants

The Rio Grande Race Course is well suited for families and first-timers and we welcome river rafters of all ages and abilities, with a minimum age of 6 years old. You should be in normal good health and prepared for the moderate exertion of paddling and possible swimming.

Craft

Paddle boats will be the standard on this stretch of river, but oar boats are available upon request. Inflatable kayaks are available if you are looking to amp up the adventure level.

Cost

Adult: $66.00 Child(6-11): $54.00 50% Deposit Required

Difficulty

Easy to Moderately Challenging

Cancellation Policy

Reservation cancellation more than 2 weeks before trip date receives a refund minus 10% of trip cost. Less than two weeks before trip date forfeits deposit. A cancellation within 24hrs or a “no-show” on the day of the trip will result in full-payment and forfeit any refund.

Highlights

Fun and Exciting Class III Rapids
Family Friendly
Snack Included
Wildlife Viewing

Overview

Gear up and get ready for New Mexico’s favorite half-day Class III whitewater adventure. This exciting 3-hour tour is our most popular half-day trip, and is perfectly suited to families, groups, first-timers, and those of all ages and abilities!

Inflatable Kayaking:

For those looking to take things a notch up to a slightly more active and adventurous level the Racecourse is a great trip for inflatable kayaking! Paddle the whole time or take turns with other members of your party that are in a raft.

Itinerary

This 3-hour tour meets at 8:15 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. each day at the Pilar Yacht Club and Cafe, 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. We’ll serve refreshments and snacks at the end of the trip and then return you to your vehicle and dry clothes!

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