Rio Grande Racecourse Half Day
Difficulty
Mild to Moderate
Duration
Half Day
Price
$72 Adult | $62 Child
Age
5
24 Hours On The Rio Grande, White Water Rafting
Experience an overnight Rio Grande rafting trip without committing two full vacation days! This is New Mexico’s most affordable overnight adventure, fun for the whole family.
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Multi Day
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Rio Grande
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Age 6
$295
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Pro Tip: At lower water levels, increase the difficulty and challenge by choosing inflatable kayaks.
Who Is This For?
Great for Everyone!
We have just the trip for you! Our Overnight Rio Grande Rafting Trip begins at our headquarters at 2 pm and we’ll have you back at our headquarters by 2 pm the following day. This trip is class 2-3 in difficulty and perfect for all ages.
What To Expect?
24 Hours of Adventure!
This trip starts with a scenic float to camp in the afternoon. At camp your guides will treat you to an amazing meal and a beautiful night under the NM stars. Day 2 will start with an optional hike and a beautiful day on the river through thrilling class 3 whitewater.
Highlights
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Camping gear available at no extra cost
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Riverside campground with restrooms/showers
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Fun whitewater for all ages
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Amazing cuisine prepared by your guides
Trip Details
Where To Meet
This trip meets at our Rio Grande Headquarters at 2 pm. Our HQ is fully stocked with any and all last minute items you may need as well as safe, secure parking, clean restrooms and changing rooms. Arrive early if you would like to enjoy lunch at our food truck. For directions to our Rio Grande Headquarters, Click Here.
What To Bring
This trip is user friendly for packing as you will not need to transfer your gear into drybags when we meet you. Your bags will be transported as is to our camp and be waiting for you when you arrive in the evening. Please reference the suggested packing list included in your confirmation email.
Break It Down Title
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Meet Up + Gear Up
When you arrive at our Headquarters, we will introduce you to your trip leader who will be able to guide you through what you need and don’t need for the tip. After we load your overnight gear into our vehicle, we will outfit you in your rafting equipment and cover a detailed safety orientation before loading up for the short 10 min. Drive to the river.
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Get On The River
Once we arrive at the river, your guides will ask for assistance in unloading the raft and gathering the paddles and other necessary equipment. After some instruction, it’s time to head downstream. This afternoon will be a relaxing journey through the amazing canyons of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. We will arrive at camp in time for appetizers and happy hour.
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Take Out + Return
In the morning, after an amazing breakfast, it’s time to run some great whitewater. In between the famous rapids of the Racecourse, we will enjoy lunch, riverside. After reaching the end, we will load the boats and drive just one mile back to our headquarters to change and enjoy the photos of your trip.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
It is recommended but not mandatory that all our guests know how to swim. All guests are given Type V, US Coast Guard approved flotation devices (lifejackets) that are designed to float you on your back, nice and high in the water. For all our class 3 and above sections on the Rio Grande, you will also be issued a helmet.
We have packing lists for you to review for each of our different trip types. Remember that the weather changes dramatically throughout the New Mexico rafting season. It can be significantly colder during March-May we encourage our guests to always be prepared.
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 ask that you leave your pets at home before heading to our headquarters.
We do not have a secure area to keep your dog at our headquarters. Moreover, the temperatures get extremely hot during our season, because of this, you will NOT be able to leave your pets in your car. We ask that you leave your pets at home before heading to our headquarters.
No, however, you are welcome to bring whatever you like. We will have a drink cooler available for cold beverages
