Top Taos On the Water

Go white water rafting on the Rio Grande River in New Mexico on this half-day tour from Taos. Your guide provides all necessary gear and paddle instruction for your 5-mile trip, which can be scheduled for the morning or afternoon. Zip through class 3 rapids that provide a fun ride for all levels of experience, with light refreshments provided when you get off the river.

Soak up New Mexico’s high desert scenery from the water on a gentle rafting tour down the Rio Grande. Mild class II rapids are suitable for all experience levels, with plenty of calm stretches in between to admire sloping canyon walls, rock cliffs, and the desert ecosystems of the Orilla Verde National Recreation Area. Great for small groups and families with older kids, the outdoor adventure makes an easy day trip from Taos.

This unique section of river offers a variety of class I-III+ Rapids in a 5-mile stretch. Making it a perfect trip for those seeking a half-day trip! There will be sections of calm water between the rapids to take in the views and the stunning canyon.