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Half-Day
Trips
Racecourse
The
five mile Racecourse section is our most popular half-day trip, ranging
from a wild class III + ride during the spring high-water to a more
technically demanding run as the water goes down and the rocks come
up in July and August. In spring and early summer, be prepared for
cold water, big waves, and plenty of excitement. As summer continues,
your guide will be depending on you to help maneuver the raft through
many tight slots, the water warms up and there is more opportunity
for warm-water fun such as swimming and boat surfing.
The Racecourse is a great trip for beginning whitewater enthusiasts
as well as the experienced rafter looking for a quick adrenaline fix.
Minimum age is six, although Kokopelli Rafting Adventures reserves
the right to raise the age limit during extremely high water.
Inflatable kayaks are available at lower water levels.
Price: $52* per person. Age 6-12 $40*
Rio Grande Float
If
you're looking for a relaxing trip through a beautiful volcanic rock
canyon with a few mild class II rapids thrown in, then the Rio Grande
Float half-day is for you. It is a perfect trip if you are not sure
about the whole whitewater craze and want a mellow introduction to
moving water. We will float past beautiful hillside springs, perhaps
view ancient Indian art, look for wildlife and talk about the natural
and historical qualities of the Rio Grande.
This trip can be done in a paddleboat or an oar-powered raft, allowing
you to simply sit back, relax and take in the sights. Minimum age
on this trip is four under most conditions.
Inflatable kayaks are available at most water levels.
Price: $52* per person. Age 4-12 $40*
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Full-Day Trips:
Taos BoxThe last two and a half miles of the "Box" are known as the "Rio Bravo" section, or wild river. We challenge one class III or IV rapid after another, then catch our breaths, before dropping into the grand finale, Sunset Rapid. This trip is demanding but unsurpassed in its combination of excitement and wild beauty.
A fresh, all you can eat buffet lunch is included, as well as polar fleece tops and full splash suits to keep you comfortable. Minimum age on the Taos Box is 12, although at some water levels we advise that guests have the physical stamina to fully participate.
Price: $99* per person weekdays. $115* per person weekends.
Lower
Gorge
This
popular trip combines our two half-day excursions into one exciting
day! We start in the morning at the Taos Junction Bridge putting on
for a nice relaxing morning, floating through spectacular, towering
cliffs with mellow class II rapids. After a satisfying, all you can
eat lunch, freshly prepared by your Kokopelli guides, we return to
the boats to tackle the class III rapids on the Racecourse. The river
narrows, picks up speed, and before we know it, we're blasting through
Albert's Falls, the Narrows, and on to Big Rock Rapid. The Lower Gorge
is a perfect choice for first time rafters, with the morning section
offering an opportunity to get comfortable on moving water. Once you've
discovered the joy of river travel, we increase the excitement in
the afternoon. Minimum age is six, although we reserve the right to
raise the age limit during extremely high water levels.
Price: $93* per person Age 6-12 $70*
White
Rock Canyon
A
day in White Rock Canyon, just west of Santa Fe, is a combination
trip, including many of the things that make Northern New Mexico a
special place. We will float through a spectacular canyon, formed
millions of years ago during the age of volcanoes. At lunch, we will
discover we are in the land of the Anazazi Indians, as we visit a
site along the river that is hundreds of years old. We will also take
time during the lunch break to cool off in beautiful, clear Pajarito
Springs, a refreshing dip on those hot summer days.
After lunch we return to the rafts, looking forward to class II -
III rapids and more amazing sights. As we approach the takeout, it's
time to change our focus to hiking. We deflate and roll up the rafts
in preparation for a moderate two and one-half mile hike up Frijoles
Canyon to the headquarters of Bandelier National Monument. Each guest
will be carrying their own personal flotation device, paddle and rain-gear,
but you won't even notice, because of the incredible beauty surrounding
us. A refreshing snack awaits us at the end of the hike, including
ice-cold beverages. Minimum age on White Rock Canyon is seven.
Price: $119* per person.
Minimum Group Size 4 people - Call for Specific Trip Dates
Rio
Chama River
Join
us for a full day trip through the land and scenery that inspired
the art of Georgia O'Keefe. This adventure begins about 70 miles northwest
of Santa Fe, in the red rock country of northern New Mexico. We will
float about eight miles of relatively tame water, negotiating a number
of class II rapids as we pass through magnificent scenery, surrounded
by ponderosa pines. The multi-colored cliffs along the Chama are among
the most beautiful in New Mexico.
We will stop halfway through the day for a healthy, all you can eat
buffet lunch, freshly prepared by your Kokopelli guides. After lunch,
we continue downstream, running more class II rapids on our way to
the takeout.
This trip can be done in a paddleboat or an oar-powered raft, which
allows more time to take in the sights. Minimum age is five.
Price: $98* per person Age 5-12 $75*
La Junta (Middle Box)
Just
upstream of the famous taos box is a hidden secret of New Mexico rafting.
Seldom floated is the beautiful remote river between the la Junta
(junction of the Red Rver and the Rio Grande) and the John Dunn Bridge.
After a short hike down into the gorge along the miners trail, we'll
prepare the rafts and float down this amazing river. This trip is
mostly scenic floating with one significant class III rapid near the
end. Inflatable kayaks are availailable.
Price $119*
Minimum Group Size 4 people - Call for Specific Trip Dates
Multi-Day Trips
Rio
Grande Whitewater Overnight
Imagine
combining the Taos Box and the Lower Gorge into a two-day whitewater
fiesta. We launch northwest of Taos, float through a spectacular canyon
and negotiate numerous class III and IV rapids.
After an exciting day of whitewater, we stop at one of our campsites
near the Taos Junction Bridge, the beginning of the Lower Gorge. A
delicious dinner is prepared by your Kokopelli guides and after dinner
we'll sit around, reliving the day's adventures.
The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, we launch our rafts for
a peaceful morning float, working the kinks out of our tired muscles.
After lunch, it's more whitewater action as we head for the Racecourse
section, challenging numerous class III rapids. The trip ends with
a peaceful sleep in the van, as we head back to Santa Fe. We provide
all camping equipment, meals, soft drinks, and water. Minimum age
on this trip is 12.
Price: $295* per person.
White
Rock Canyon Overnight
An overnight trip in White Rock Canyon, just west of Santa
Fe, is a combination trip, including many of the things that make
Northern New Mexico a special place. We will float through a spectacular
canyon, formed millions of years ago during the age of volcanoes.
At our campsite, we will discover we are in the land of the Anazazi
Indians, as we visit an ancient agricultural location along the river
that is hundreds of years old. We will also have an opportunity for
hiking and will take time to cool off in beautiful, clear Pajarito
Springs, a refreshing dip on those hot summer days. While you are
relaxing or exploring, your Kokopelli guides will prepare a delicious
dinner.
After a hearty breakfast and perhaps another swim in the spring, we
return to the rafts, looking forward to class II - III rapids and
more amazing sights. As we approach the takeout, it's time to change
our focus to hiking.
We leave the boats in preparation for a moderate two and one-half
mile hike up Frijoles Canyon to the headquarters of Bandelier National
Monument. Each guest will be carrying their own personal gear, but
you won't even notice, because of the incredible beauty surrounding
us. A refreshing snack awaits us at the end of the hike, including
ice-cold beverages. Minimum age on White Rock Canyon is seven.
Price: Two day, $295* per person. Three day, $395* per
person.
Rio Chama Overnight
Join
us for a two or three-day adventure floating the Wild and Scenic Rio
Chama through the magnificent sculpted sandstone land that inspired
the artist Georgia O'Keefe. The 31-mile trip begins at El Vado Dam
about 90 miles northwest of Santa Fe in ponderosa pine country. The
Chama flows through a 1500-foot deep wilderness canyon that is remote
and difficult to access, ensuring that wildlife and birdlife are plentiful.
The trip is a mixture of mellow floating combined with moderate class
II and III rapids. The Chama is a perfect trip for families and those
looking for days filled with beauty and relaxation.
We offer this trip in oar powered or paddle rafts. We also have the
option of inflatable kayaks or "duckies" for the more adventurous.
As with all our overnight trips, we provide all camping equipment,
tasty, nutritious meals prepared by your Kokopelli guides, and everything
you need for an outdoor experience you will always remember. This
trip has very limited availability; please call early for dates and
reservations.
Price: Two day, $295* per person. Three day, $395* per
person.
Ute Mountain
One hundred and fifty miles north of Santa Fe is a designated Wild and
Scenic section of the Rio Grande that is rarely floated and thus has retained
a wild beauty that is difficult to find in today's hectic world. If you are
looking to escape the pressures of everyday life, join us on a two-day, 25-mile
journey back to another era.
The trip begins just north of the New Mexico-Colorado border and as we head
downstream, we begin our descent into the canyon as the walls rise dramatically
above us. It is common to be surrounded by thousands of swallows. Eagles, falcons,
and owls are also often spotted. We will see an abundance of wildlife and a
wide variety of native plants not found on other sections of the Rio Grande.
We will float downstream for about 10 miles to our campsite at Costilla Creek,
where your guides will assist you in setting up our tents in preparation for
a night under the wide New Mexico sky. Your guides will also be acting as chefs
for the evening, cooking up one of our healthy, tasty dinners.
The next day, after a hearty breakfast, we continue downstream, running numerous
class II rapids, as the canyon deepens and narrows. It is about 14 miles of
spectacular scenery from our campsite to the trip's end at Lee Trail. There
we will pack up our gear and hike up a short, but steep, quarter mile trail
to the top of the rim and the waiting van, for the return trip to Santa Fe.
This adventure has limited availability, so please call us for dates. Minimum
age on Ute Mountain is seven.
The price, which includes meals and all camping equipment, is $295*
per person.
Rio Grande Whitewater Three-Day
A unique trip combining the La Junta, Taos Box and the Lower Gorge into a three-day
rafting adventure. We launch northwest of Taos, after a hike into the spectacular
canyon near the La Junta (or confluence) of the Red River and the Rio Grande.
After loading the rafts we're off on this beautiful and remote river. The evening
is spent enjoying a delicious dinner and camping at a beautiful riverside spot.
On day 2 we float through a spectacular canyon of the famous Taos Box and negotiate
numerous class III and IV rapids. After an exciting day of whitewater, we stop
at one of our campsites near the Taos Junction Bridge, the beginning of the
Lower Gorge. A delicious dinner is prepared by your Kokopelli guides and after
dinner we'll sit around, reliving the day's adventures. The next morning, after
a hearty breakfast, we launch our rafts for a peaceful morning float, working
the kinks out of our tired muscles. After lunch, it's more whitewater action
as we head for the Racecourse section, challenging numerous class III rapids.
The trip ends with a peaceful sleep in the van, as we head back to Santa Fe.
We provide all camping equipment, meals, soft drinks, and water.
Price: $395* per person.
Minimum Group Size 4 people
Rio
Grande Four-Day
The Rio Grande four - day trip can be a combination of Ute
Mountain and White Rock Canyon or the Taos Box and the Lower Gorge.
It is dependent on time of year, water levels and guest interest.
For more information on spending four days with us on the Rio Grande,
please call.
Price: $450*
per person.
Minimum Group Size 4 people
*Prices
do not include taxes or federal user fees.
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