{"id":13551,"date":"2020-12-19T04:19:38","date_gmt":"2020-12-19T04:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/product\/rio-grande-gorge-full-day\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T17:00:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:00:54","slug":"rio-grande-gorge-full-day","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/rio-grande-gorge-full-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Rio Grande Gorge Rafting Full Day"},"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 css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/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>The most popular full day trip in New Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Spectacular whitewater for all ages<\/li>\n<li>Located just a short drive from our Headquarters<\/li>\n<li>Great swimming opportunities<\/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\">\n<div class=\"no-autop\">[what_to_expect_title][what_to_expect_content]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]There are excellent birding and wildlife viewing potential along with ancient Rio Grande style petroglyphs (rock art) and desert freshwater springs as well as the classic rapids of the Racecourse. The combination of these things makes this a fantastic full day adventure for families, first-time rafters, and groups.<\/p>\n<h4>Starting Out<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/new-mexico-rafting-headquarters\/\">We start at our headquarters<\/a> where you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/team\/\">meet your guides for the day<\/a> who will outfit you with all the gear necessary for the day on the river. At the headquarters, you will find safe secure parking, 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. This is the perfect place to start your adventure. Craft choices are dependent on water levels. The large majority of our guests like to participate and paddle along with the guide in the back of the boat giving paddling commands, however, you may also choose to sit back and let the guide do the work on an oar boat. And for the adrenaline junkies, ask about an inflatable kayak at no extra charge.<\/p>\n<h4>Floating the Rio Grande Gorge<\/h4>\n<p>After the short drive to the starting point in our vans, your river trip begins with a placid morning float through one of the most scenic parts of the canyon with great opportunities to see a variety of wildlife including mule deer, river otter, beaver and many different birds of prey. This section also affords us time to practice paddling techniques, swimming and simply enjoying the Rio Grande. Somewhere in this stretch, we\u2019ll stop on the side of the river for a nice lunch put together by your guides. After lunch, we run the Class III rapids of the \u201cRacecourse.\u201d The Lower Gorge of the Rio Grande is a broad canyon with lush riparian habitat along the banks of the Rio. As we enter the \u201cRacecourse\u201d section the geology radically changes as we pass onto the Rio Grande fault line, one of the largest intercontinental fault lines in North America. But let\u2019s not forget the whitewater! The Racecourse is 6 miles of action-packed class 2-3 rapids. Perfect for everyone from beginners to intermediate\/experts. There is something for everyone to enjoy on this section. With rapids like the Maze, Albert\u2019s Falls, The Narrows, and The Thunderdome make sure you are braced in and ready to get wet! Listen to your guides as they negotiate these rapids and don\u2019t forget to ask them to surf when the water levels are lower.<\/p>\n<h4>Guides for the Rio Grande Gorge Full Day<\/h4>\n<p>Our guides are the best in the business, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/is-new-mexico-whitewater-rafting-safe\/\">focusing on safety<\/a> 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. Our Guides have experience on rivers all over the country and across the globe, I know you\u2019ll enjoy each one as much as we do. They will certainly help to make your day on the river the best possible.<\/p>\n<p>Full Day Rio Grande rafting trips available EVERY DAY starting in March through October. When the river levels are lower, the adventurous may choose to do this trip in inflatable kayaks. Our minimum age at most water levels is 5, however, at the higher flows, that minimum age rises to 13. Book online or call us anytime, 1-800-983-7756, to reserve your space.<\/p>\n<p>*Rio Grande Gorge full day whitewater rafting now available as a private trip! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/custom-itineraries\/\">Visit our private trips page to learn more<\/a> about custom adventures tailored to you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;image4Layout insideimage4Layout&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"maroonHeading text-center\">Gallery<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_class=&#8221;photoGallery insidephotoGallery&#8221;][vc_column][vc_gallery type=&#8221;image_grid&#8221; images=&#8221;13858,13865,15145,13700&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;15&#8243; el_class=&#8221;box3Layout indsidebox3Layout&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"maroonHeading text-center\">Related Trips<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][related_trip][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lower Gorge of the Rio Grande is a broad canyon with lush riparian habitat along the banks of the Rio. 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