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Taos and Rio Chama Rafting - Far Flung Adventures

El Prado, NM
Far-Flung Adventures, the Rio Grande's premier river outfitter, invites you to experience a southwestern wilderness river adventure. Raft. Hike. Fish. Your destination is the whitewater rafting rivers of the spectacular Southern Rockies, the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains.

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Lower Gorge / Adult

Taos Junction Bridge (Orilla Verde Camp Ground) to Taos-Rio Arriba County Line, 12 miles. This trip traverses the relatively calm water of the Orilla Verde section in the morning, with the class III rapids in the Pilar Racecourse in the afternoon.

Lower Gorge / Child

Taos Junction Bridge (Orilla Verde Camp Ground) to Taos-Rio Arriba County Line, 12 miles. This trip traverses the relatively calm water of the Orilla Verde section in the morning, with the class III rapids in the Pilar Racecourse in the afternoon.

Orilla Verde AM / Adult

TAOS JUNCTION BRIDGE TO THE QUARTZITE TAKE OUT. This trip traverses the relatively calm water of the Orilla Verde National Recreation Area. The open canyon allows scenic views of basalt cliffs, high desert and riparian habitat.

Orilla Verde AM / Child

TAOS JUNCTION BRIDGE TO THE QUARTZITE TAKE OUT. This trip traverses the relatively calm water of the Orilla Verde National Recreation Area. The open canyon allows scenic views of basalt cliffs, high desert and riparian habitat.

Orilla Verde PM / Adult

TAOS JUNCTION BRIDGE TO THE QUARTZITE TAKE OUT. This trip traverses the relatively calm water of the Orilla Verde National Recreation Area. The open canyon allows scenic views of basalt cliffs, high desert and riparian habitat.

Orilla Verde PM/Child

TAOS JUNCTION BRIDGE TO THE QUARTZITE TAKE OUT. This trip traverses the relatively calm water of the Orilla Verde National Recreation Area. The open canyon allows scenic views of basalt cliffs, high desert and riparian habitat.

Racecourse AM / Adults

We welcome rafters of all ages and abilities. The Race Course is well suited for families and first-timers. The minimum age is 6 years at low flows and 12 years or 90 lbs. at high flows (3000 cfs and above). Our guides will teach you how to paddle as a team as most of the rafts we take are paddle boats. In all but very low water levels, we are able to take oar boats for those unable to paddle. In the low water season, we also offer 1-man inflatable kayaks for the good swimmers who feel extra adventuresome.

Racecourse AM / Child

We welcome rafters of all ages and abilities. The Race Course is well suited for families and first-timers. The minimum age is 6 years at low flows and 12 years or 90 lbs. at high flows (3000 cfs and above). Our guides will teach you how to paddle as a team as most of the rafts we take are paddle boats. In all but very low water levels, we are able to take oar boats for those unable to paddle. In the low water season, we also offer 1-man inflatable kayaks for the good swimmers who feel extra adventuresome.

Racecourse PM / Adults

We welcome rafters of all ages and abilities. The Race Course is well suited for families and first-timers. The minimum age is 6 years at low flows and 12 years or 90 lbs. at high flows (3000 cfs and above). Our guides will teach you how to paddle as a team as most of the rafts we take are paddle boats. In all but very low water levels, we are able to take oar boats for those unable to paddle. In the low water season, we also offer 1-man inflatable kayaks for the good swimmers who feel extra adventuresome.

Racecourse PM / Child

We welcome rafters of all ages and abilities. The Race Course is well suited for families and first-timers. The minimum age is 6 years at low flows and 12 years or 90 lbs. at high flows (3000 cfs and above). Our guides will teach you how to paddle as a team as most of the rafts we take are paddle boats. In all but very low water levels, we are able to take oar boats for those unable to paddle. In the low water season, we also offer 1-man inflatable kayaks for the good swimmers who feel extra adventuresome.

Rio Chama 1 Day / Child - Wilderness Trip (Class II)

The Rio Chama in Northern New Mexico is America's Newest Wild and Scenic River. A dam-controlled stream, impounded by El Vado Reservoir, the 10 mile Rio Chama trip begins near the tranquil setting of the Christ

in the Desert Monastery and ends at the head of Abiquiu Reservoir on a silty desert river, rolling among the rainbow cliffs so typical of the Four Corners region. Located in one of the most beautiful parts of New Mexico, sandstone cliffs from the Triassic and Jurassic ages surround us on our 30-45 minute drive.

Rio Chama 1 Day/Adult - Wilderness Trip (Class II)

The Rio Chama in Northern New Mexico is America's Newest Wild and Scenic River. A dam-controlled stream, impounded by El Vado Reservoir, the 10 mile Rio Chama trip begins near the tranquil setting of the Christ

in the Desert Monastery and ends at the head of Abiquiu Reservoir on a silty desert river, rolling among the rainbow cliffs so typical of the Four Corners region. Located in one of the most beautiful parts of New Mexico, sandstone cliffs from the Triassic and Jurassic ages surround us on our 30-45 minute drive.


We encounter our first rapid, Meandering, followed by a lively whitewater run (Class II) consisting of Skull Bridge and Gauging Station, into the headwaters of Abiquiu Reservoir. Taking out at mid-afternoon.


Rio Chama 2 Day

The Rio Chama in Northern New Mexico is America's Newest Wild and Scenic River. A dam-controlled stream, impounded by El Vado Reservoir, the 10 mile Rio Chama trip begins near the tranquil setting of the Christ

in the Desert Monastery and ends at the head of Abiquiu Reservoir on a silty desert river, rolling among the rainbow cliffs so typical of the Four Corners region. Located in one of the most beautiful parts of New Mexico, sandstone cliffs from the Triassic and Jurassic ages surround us on our 30-45 minute drive.

Rio Chama 3 Day

The Rio Chama in Northern New Mexico is America's Newest Wild and Scenic River. A dam-controlled stream, impounded by El Vado Reservoir, the 10 mile Rio Chama trip begins near the tranquil setting of the Christ

in the Desert Monastery and ends at the head of Abiquiu Reservoir on a silty desert river, rolling among the rainbow cliffs so typical of the Four Corners region. Located in one of the most beautiful parts of New Mexico, sandstone cliffs from the Triassic and Jurassic ages surround us on our 30-45 minute drive.

Taos Box - Whitewater Adventure Trip

Wild and Scenic Rio Grande World Class Whitewater! Welcome to Far Flung Adventures and the Rio Grande Gorge. The Taos Box is the centerpiece of one of the U.S.' first Wild and Scenic Rivers, and a premier Class IV whitewater run. Between John Dunn Bridge, at the mouth of Arroyo Hondo, and Taos Junction Bridge, near Orilla Verde Recreation Area, are 17 miles of boating excitement. We want you to enjoy a special region and an exceptional trip with us. Please read our trip notes carefully. When you contact us for your reservation, please feel free to ask us any question or to make special requests.
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#15 NM HWY 522
El Prado, NM 87529

*Map location is approximate and should not be trusted for navigation. Please contact us for detailed directions.

Cancellation
If you cancel your trip with more than 14 days to the starting date, your deposit will be refunded less 10% of trip cost. Cancellations made less than 14 days to departure and "no shows" receive no refund. Trips are not canceled on account of weather. If for some reason we cancel a trip we will refund all of your money. It is never a bad idea to look into buying trip insurance, especially for the more expensive trips.
Deposit
A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot on the trip of your choice. Reservations booked within 14 days of departure will be collected in full. We can accept your Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express number to guarantee your reservation. Availability is first-come, first-served. Weekend dates on the Taos Box require payment in full at time of booking. Some trips are limited in the number of people we can take on the river by the BLM. Weekends and holidays also tend to book quickly. Reserve early in order to get the date and trip you want! If you are mailing in a deposit please call us first so we can put you on the calendar. Your trip balance is due 14 days prior to trip departure.
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