Specialty Trips

Join Us and our good friends at Southwest Seminars for 3-days and 2-nights rafting the Rio Chama led by Dr. Tim Maxwell as we learn about the native history of the river and its valleys that served as a natural corridor from north to south for millennia.  Dr. Maxwell will share knowledge of the native peoples, history, and the agricultural field systems of the Rio Chama. He is Director Emeritus, New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies and conducted extensive mapping of Chama River cultural sites and the agricultural field systems of the Rio Chama.   The trip will take us through the 33 mile Wild and Scenic Rio Chama Canyon with our world class guides taking care of every detail of this amazing adventure.

New Mexico River Adventures is thrilled to have Santa Fe Brewing Company join us for our annual River and Brews trip down the Rio Chama!  Join us for this 3-day adventure with our friends from Santa Fe Brewing Co., one of New Mexico’s finest breweries. The fine folks at SFBC will be with us for this 3-day journey and help to transform your riverside campsite into one of the finest taprooms in the world.  This is one of our most popular trips and New Mexico River Adventures is the first company to offer such a fun and unique experience.  Don't hesitate, grab some friends and sign up for one of the most memorable adventures of the entire season.  Beer and River Lovers Unite!

Our Original Specialty Trip and longest running.  This trip has been life changing for some and always the thrill of the season for most guides.  Our good friends at Vivac Winery and the very funny and talented Chef Rocky Durham combine their talents to provide and amazing trip in one of the Southwest's most pristine and beautiful canyons.  Each night we will experience a gourmet 4-course meal prepared by Celebrity Chef Rocky Durham of Santa Fe. The dinners will be paired with the award winning wines of Vivac Winery, New Mexico's most acclaimed vintner.  This trip usually has a waiting list so please don't wait to reserve your spot for this years trip.

New Mexico River Adventures extremely lucky to have internationally renowned guitarist, songwriter, Boris McCutcheon and special guest join us for an amazing 3 day journey through the Rio Chama wilderness. We will travel downstream through the majestic canyons of the Rio Chama in the craft of your choice, raft, kayak or stand up paddleboard enjoying the amazing scenery and fun class 2-3 rapids. The upper reaches of the river are well known for gorgeous pine trees lining the banks of the river and spectacular views of the desert cliffs that border this area and that are so famous in many different artists works, such as Georgia O'Keefe and Ansel Adams. The mellow whitewater here affords ample opportunity to take in all of the colors and beauty of the famous canyon. Red, yellow and purple color bands are painted across the desert as the river flows past towering sandstone cliffs. Stopping each day along the way to explore the many interesting side canyons, peaks and trails throughout this special river trip. Each afternoon at camp, enjoy a cold drink as the guides pass around appetizers and prepare a gorgeous dinner and dessert. Afterward, you'll sit back and enjoy incredible music of Boris McCutcheon with towering pines and sandstone walls as the stage.

Your day will start off with NM Wine Tours picking you up from your hotel, home or where ever.Traveling North to New Mexico River Rafting's headquarters, where we drop you off to begin your half day river rafting adventure on the Racecourse.Upon arrival at New Mexico River Rafting's headquarters, you will meet your guides for the day who will outfit you with all the gear necessary for the day on the river. At the headquarters, you'll find clean restrooms, changing rooms, shaded picnic tables on our patio rooms and any last minute items you might have forgotten including sunscreen, water shoes, hats and much more.After your half day river adventure NM Wine Tours will pick you up at the rafting headquarters.We do give you a little time to change and freshen up.Then off we go for a wonderful experience of wine tasting at some of New Mexico's wonderful wineries.

New Mexico River Adventures latest trip is a gorgeous 3-day wellness retreat including meditation, yoga, top-tier food, and scenic views on the Rio Chama.