Wild Rio Grande

The maximum Rio Grande wilderness rafting experience. Two days in the spectacular Rio Grande Gorge, the nation's first Wild and Scenic River: a basalt canyon plunging more than 800 feet to river level, dotted with ancient junipers and ponderosas, alive with the cries of falcons and eagles. And echoing with world-class whitewater. The trips begins with a hike down into the remote Middle Box section, where you will find your boats awaiting you. After a day in this pristine wilderness, running challenging rapids and lunching beside a rock covered with ancient Indian petroglyphs, we enter the Taos Box and camp just below the first rapid, Ski Jump. Watch the constellations wheel overhead in the narrow strip of sky between the canyon walls, breathe in the cool, sage-scented air, and let the roar of the river lull you to sleep with promises of the white-knuckle whitewater day to come. Two days, with almost no sign of human civilization. And some of the most exciting rapids in the US. Two days to remember for the rest of your life.The maximum Rio Grande wilderness rafting experience. Two days in the spectacular Rio Grande Gorge, the nation's first Wild and Scenic River: a basalt canyon plunging more than 800 feet to river level, dotted with ancient junipers and ponderosas, alive with the cries of falcons and eagles. And echoing with world-class whitewater. WHITEWATER RATING: Class 4+ RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AGE: 12 (14 in high water, 16 in super-high water) MEET: 8.45 a.m., Los Rios boathouse (mile marker 40 on Hwy 68). Return to your vehicle approx 3-5 p.m. on Day 2. SEASON: Variable. Usually April-July – sometimes later! Best in May and June. Check with us. Available 7 days a week. PRICE: $425 per person. No hidden extras! Does not include tax and federal user fee. WE PROVIDE: All rafting and safety equipment including life-jacket and helmet; waterproof jacket and pants; all camping equipment including freshly laundered sleeping bag, luxurious 1 ½-inch thick self-inflating sleeping pad and one four-person tent per couple or single guest; drybag for your personal items; transportation to and from meeting place; all meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day. Mystery Tour We need a minimum streamflow in order to raft the big rapids of the Taos Box. Because the water level is unpredictable -- it depends on snowpack, weather, and the irrigation practices of farmers upstream -- and can change at very short notice, it is our policy to book all trips through the Taos Box as a Mystery Tour.  That means we reserve the boat and guide for your party, and if the Box is runnable and suitable for your party, that's where we'll go. If not, you choose one of our other rafting adventures of equivalent duration (see FAQs below). <h3> 2-DAY OVERNIGHT: SAMPLE MENU</h3> Day 1, lunch: chips and salsa, build-your-own sandwich deli-style buffet with a variety of breads, meats and fixings, fresh fruit, cookies, soft drinks and juice Day 1, dinner: hors d'oeuvres; mixed grill of steak, chicken and fish, rice, steamed vegetables, salad, freshly baked cake, soft drinks and juice Day 2, breakfast: omelets to order with choice of onions, ham, cheese, peppers, mushrooms, spinach; bacon or sausage; biscuits or tortillas; fresh fruit; orange juice, milk, tea and fresh-brewed coffee Day 2, lunch: chips and salsa, chicken Caesar salad wraps, fresh fruit, cookies, soft drinks and juice We are not licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. You are welcome to bring your own.

Adult 13 years or above $425.00

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