Racecourse Half Day Class 3 Most Popular in New Mexico
4.9
108 Ratings
Taos County

Experience thrilling white water rafting on the Rio Grande or unwind with a serene dinner float in Taos, New Mexico’s stunning landscapes.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

NM-68 & NM-570 - White water river rafting on the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico

What's Included
  • Splash tops and bottoms
  • Wet shoes provided
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Dry bags
  • All necessary equipment provided
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen
  • Wear T-shirt and shorts, bathing suit, etc.
  • Wear sneakers or strappy sandals (no flip flops)
Additional Information

We offer exciting white water river rafting on the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico. We also offer mellow relaxing dinner float trips in a beautiful National park. Professional service and first rate equipment. We like to think we are the best! We are definitely the most fun Wahoo!
Taos is a town in northern New Mexico’s high desert, bounded by the…

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Location
NM-68 & NM-570
Rio Grande National Monument Visitor Center in Pilar NM. 2178 state road hwy 68
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(108 Ratings)
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Lisa_b
Mar 29, 2026
I’m so glad I choose this... - I’m so glad I choose this experience. It was amazing! Our guide, Ben was so knowledgeable, funny and personable. He made the experience feel personal not business like. The scenery was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone.
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Kristin_w
Mar 18, 2026
Family Fun! - We had a great time whitewater rafting in Taos! The experience was fun and relaxed, with fairly calm waters but still a few splashes to keep it exciting. It ended up being a perfect introduction for us—and we’re already thinking we’re ready for the next level next time! Ben was a fantastic guide. He made us feel safe the entire time and shared a lot of knowledge about the area, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The snacks were a great touch, and everything felt easy, well-organized, and fun from start to finish. Highly recommend!
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Stacy_h
Mar 12, 2026
Ben, was a wonderful... - Ben, was a wonderful guide and was very knowledgeable about the area. Although I was worried because it was quite cold, the rafting was great. We were provided with gear that kept us comfortable. Im so glad we didn’t cancel as this was the highlight of our trip!
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Maribel_s
Oct 8, 2025
Billy was so much fun!!... - Billy was so much fun!! Gave great instructions and was very knowledgeable!! We had an amazing time and we will be diffidently be booking with him again!
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W2nny
Oct 3, 2025
Fantastic experience - The most amazing experience. Can’t recommend it enough. Our guide Billy was absolutely brilliant. 3 hours of rafting down 5 miles of rapids with beautiful areas of calm in between to spot wildlife and take in the scenery. Billy was very knowledgeable about the local geography, having spent 36 years in the Rio Grande river area. He also packed biscuits and water for a stop off at a tiny beach area on the river. Definitely one ticked off our bucket list. If you’re considering it - book it! Note - there is also a great photographer who gives you a QR code to scan at the end so you can buy some action shots!
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Kelsey_b
Sep 3, 2025
Billy is the best! - Billy is very skilled and knowledgeable. Not only was the trip fun, it was also interesting to learn about different things Billy had to share.
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728pattys
Aug 29, 2025
GREAT EXPERIENCE - Billy went above and beyond to make this happen! With only two rafters, he rowed and we paddled. While it wasn't the high water, splashing adventure one typically thinks of - he skillfully navigated in low water to prevent hitting rocks and getting stuck. If that wasn’t enough, this man is brilliant- identified wildlife, shared geological information, & knows the local history! Highly recommend!
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Aweddletx
Aug 24, 2025
Fun morning with nature - We took the 1/2 day race course rafting trip on the Rio Grande. Brian, our guide, was knowledgeable about the rocks & history, as well as a great guide, telling us how & when to paddle. Brian did most of the paddling, letting us relax & enjoy.
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Z4637gawendyb
Sep 16, 2025
Racecourse half day down the Rio Grande - Seth, our guide, had to unstick our raft from the rocks 3 times. He did it and we had a fun time going down the river. The water is a little low. We had fun.
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Leesa_t
Sep 13, 2025
Rained Out! - We were rained out. We will be back! Billy is very accommodating. Cold, rainy, not our thing! Blah blah blah.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).