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Mild to Wild White Water Rafting | Group Experience

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Half-Day Experiences

From a wild ride to a lazy float down the river, join us for one of the most treasured experiences in the Santa Fe area.

Rio Grande Racecourse | Group Experience

The most popular rafting trip in New Mexico! This is a great morning option during the hot summer months, leaving the afternoon free to return to Bishop's Lodge for an afternoon of exploration, art or relaxing by the pool.

  • 4 hours
  • Activity Level: Class 2-4 depending on water levels | Mild to Wild
  • Seasonal Experience: Available March-September

Orilla Verde Family Float | Group Experience

This is the perfect trip for everyone in the entire family or those who just feel like a lazy float down the river. It also affords us time to practice paddling techniques, swimming and simply enjoying the Rio Grande. Toward the end of the trip, we will float through the historic village of Pilar before continuing through some fun Class 2 rapids and on to our take-out.

  • 4 hours
  • Activity Level: Mild, no whitewater
  • Seasonal Experience: Available March-September

Full-Day Experiences

Forge family bonds and friendships during a day on the water.

Rio Grande Gorge | Group Experience

The most popular full-day trip. Starts at 9:30AM and finishes around 3:30PM. Plenty of time to visit our local wineries or orchards and fruit stands on the return trip to Santa Fe. The minimum age is 5 at most water levels.

  • Activity Level: Class 2-4 depending upon water levels - Mild to Wild
  • Seasonal Experience: Available March-September

Taos Box | Group Experience

This is one of the greatest full-day trips in the country. It is water level-dependent. This trip meets at 8AM and is usually finished around 3PM. The minimum age is 13 at most water levels.

  • Activity Level: Class 3-4+ depending on water levels - Mild to Wild
  • Seasonal Experience: Available March-September

Rock Climbing & Rafting | Group Experience

Starting at 8 AM, we spend the morning climbing and rappelling in the National Monument. After our signature fajita lunch, we gear up for an afternoon of rafting down the Racecourse section of the Rio Grande.
  • Full Day Experience
  • Activity Level: Class 2-4+ depending on water levels | Mild to Wild
  • Seasonal Experience: Available March-September

Middle Taos Box Kayaking | Group Experience

Accessed by a 1-mile long hike down a beautiful trail in the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, guests will find their kayaks waiting at the confluence with the Rio Grande and the Red River. The whitewater on this section is calm with one Class 3 rapid. A wonderful opportunity to see interesting wildlife and visit some riverside archaeological sites. Paddle your own boat on this section with all the necessary training from your guide.
  • 7+ hours
  • Includes lunch
  • Activity Level: Class 2-3+ depending on water levels - Mild to Wild
  • Seasonal Experience: Available March-September

Racecourse | Group Experience

Enjoy a day of fun on the river to challenge the Rio Grande's most popular section of whitewater, The Racecourse.
  • Full Day or Half Day
  • Activity Level: Class 2-4+ depending on water levels - Mild to Wild
  • Seasonal Experience: Available March-September

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