Rio Grande Racecourse Half Day Rafting Trip
3 hours – 3.5 hours
Santa Fe, USA
About this activity
The Racecourse Rafting in New Mexico is our most popular half day trip on the Rio Grande. This trip has it all and is perfect for the whole family!
Highlights
- The most popular half day trip in New Mexico!
- Family-friendly half day river trip.
- Class II-III rapids for all.
- Perfect for beginners and families.
- Great swimming and scenic views.
Full description
The Racecourse Rafting in New Mexico is our most popular half day trip on the Rio Grande. This trip has it all and is perfect for the whole family! We start at our headquarters where you'll meet your guides for the day who will outfit you with all the gear necessary for the day on the river.
It is class II-III (IV at high water) and absolutely perfect for everyone. When the water levels are especially high (usually in late May and June), we do raise the minimum age as this section grows into an extremely fun and continuous section of class III and IV whitewater. We'll tackle rapids with names like The Maze, Eye of the Needle, Big Rock and the infamous Souse Hole. Truly a great trip and its located a mere 1 mile away from our headquarters.
It is class II-III (IV at high water) and absolutely perfect for everyone. When the water levels are especially high (usually in late May and June), we do raise the minimum age as this section grows into an extremely fun and continuous section of class III and IV whitewater. We'll tackle rapids with names like The Maze, Eye of the Needle, Big Rock and the infamous Souse Hole. Truly a great trip and its located a mere 1 mile away from our headquarters.
Included / Excluded
- Wetsuits and splash jackets available for you at no extra charge.
- Type V, US Coast Guard approved flotation devices (lifejackets)
- Shuttle to and from the river in included
- safe secure parking, clean restrooms, changing rooms, shaded picnic tables
- Knowledgeable and experienced raft guide
- Gratuities
- Transportation to the appropriate meeting location described in your confirmation email
- Sunscreen, water shoes, hat or sunglasses - available for purchase
- Meal not included
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum age: 5 years old
- Online reservations require a 10% deposit at the time of booking.
- This trip meets at our private, Rio Grande Headquarters which is conveniently located 1 hour north of Santa Fe and 30 min. south of Taos.
- Cancellation policy Half Day trips: For groups of less than 18 people, we do not offer any refunds less than 72 hours before your scheduled trip time. If you cancel outside of these time frames, you will be eligible for a full refund.
- It is recommended but not mandatory that all our guests know how to swim.
Know before you go
- There is no experience required for any of our river trips. However, we encourage experience for our more difficult, Taos Box and Razorblades trips. Please feel free to call us with any concerns or questions about appropriate trips for your group.
- Unfortunately, we cannot bring our furry friends on our river trips. We do not have a secure area to keep your dog at our headquarters.
- We run our river trips rain or shine.
- Don’t forget good footwear (no flip-flops), layers and a water bottle.
- You must meet us at the appropriate meeting location described in your confirmation email.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the activity starts
Our cancellation policy for groups of less than 18 people, for all Half and Full Day trips is that we do not offer any refunds less than 72 hours before your scheduled trip time. If you cancel outside of these time frames, you will be eligible for a full refund.