{"id":124,"date":"2024-04-12T04:20:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T04:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/product\/whitewater-and-wine-tasting-day-trip\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T16:57:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:57:28","slug":"whitewater-and-wine-tasting-day-trip","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/whitewater-and-wine-tasting-day-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitewater and Wine Tasting Day Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bgForm insidebgForm insidebgFormToFix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text][trip_acf_data][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;contentArea&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-autop\">[about_the_trip_title][about_the_trip_content]<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;10&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Trip Highlights&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;trip-highlights&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom pick up and drop off in Santa Fe<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the famous class 2-3 rapids of the Racecourse<\/li>\n<li>Award winning wine tastings<\/li>\n<li>Delicious lunch preparred at the winery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Where to Meet&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;trip-details&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;trip-rio-widget&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Frequently asked questions&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;frequently-asked-questions&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;trip-faq-rafting-widget&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;REVIEWS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;reviews&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTVCd3ByZXZwcm9fdXNldGVtcGxhdGUlMjB0aWQlM0QlMjI0JTIyJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-autop\">[what_to_expect_title][what_to_expect_content]<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>The Start<\/h4>\n<p>Your day will start off with your Trip Leader picking you up from your hotel, home or where ever. Traveling into the Rio Grande River Valley toward New Mexico River Adventures&#8217; Headquarters, where we will begin the half day river rafting adventure. Upon arrival at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/new-mexico-rafting-headquarters\/\">New Mexico River Adventure\u2019s Headquarters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/team\/\">you will meet your guides<\/a> who will outfit you with all the gear necessary for the morning on the river. At the Headquarters, you\u2019ll 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. Then it\u2019s off to the river to challenge the Rio Grande\u2019s most popular section of whitewater, The Racecourse.<\/p>\n<h4>The Trip<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/the-racecourse\/\">Rio Grande Racecourse<\/a> is the perfect trip for first timers or those whitewater enthusiasts who only have a limited amount of time available. It is class II-III (IV at high water) and absolutely perfect for everyone. When the water levels are especially high (usually in late May and June), we do raise the minimum age as this section grows into an extremely fun and continuous section of class III and IV whitewater. Please call if you have any questions about water levels or our minimum ages for any of our trips. We\u2019ll tackle rapids with names like The Maze, Eye of the Needle, Big Rock and the infamous Souse Hole. The Racecourse is a great trip and it\u2019s located a mere mile away from our headquarters. If you are looking for a memorable addition to your vacation in Northern New Mexico, stop by our headquarters or reserve your space for this wonderful whitewater rafting experience.<\/p>\n<p>Our guides are the best in the business, focusing on safety and guest service as a top priority. All are extremely knowledgeable about the area\u2019s geology, ecology and history and just love being on the river. Many have experience on rivers all over the country and across the globe. I know you\u2019ll enjoy each one as much as we do and they will certainly help to make your day on the river the best possible.<\/p>\n<h4>The Wine<\/h4>\n<p>After your half-day river adventure, at our Headquarters, you will have a little time to change and freshen up. Then off we go for a wonderful lunch and\u00a0 wine tasting experience at some of New Mexico\u2019s wonderful wineries in New Mexico\u2019s wine country! Relax in comfort, during a delightful afternoon of wine tasting, as we take you for a fun-filled scenic tour of local wineries &amp; attractions. We\u2019ll visit 2-3 wineries, where you will have the opportunity to taste &amp; purchase wines. Along the way, we just might stop at a scenic vista or out of the way attraction so our guests can enjoy the natural beauty of New Mexico. After our visits to the local wineries, you will be returned to your hotel in time for dinner reservations.<\/p>\n<h4>Details<\/h4>\n<p>Morning trip pick-up will depart from Santa Fe &amp; all surrounding resorts at 7:15 AM.\u00a0 Trips starting in and close to Taos will pick up and depart at 7:45 AM.\u00a0 Taos Ski Valley pick-up time is 7:15 AM.<\/p>\n<p>The rafting trip usually wraps up between 11:15 and 11:45 am then off to wine tasting and lunch.<br \/>\n(We welcome groups up to 13 people per van at this time. With advance notice larger groups up to 26 passengers.)<\/p>\n<h4>What is included<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Door to door service!<\/li>\n<li>Rafting trip including a full photo package of your rafting trip<\/li>\n<li>All Transportation, pick up\/drop off in Taos or Santa Fe, and all surrounding resorts (Buffalo Thunder, Bishops Lodge, Taos Ski Valley, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>A delicious lunch will be served at one of the wineries and chilled bottled water to drink. We will also provide a preselected bottle of wine with your lunch. You are welcome to purchase a different selection if you would like.<\/li>\n<li>All Wine Tasting Fees<\/li>\n<li>World-class Guides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Not included<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Gratuity for your Trip Leader (15-20% Recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Any wine purchases beyond the scheduled tasting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reservations for this trip are only available on a custom basis and prices vary depending on group size.\u00a0 Please call us for more information 505-983-7756. 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At the headquarters, you&#8217;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, at our Headquarters, you will have a little time to change and freshen up. 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