Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor AdventureKokopelli Rafting Adventures
$50+A Rio Grande whitewater outfitter running guided rafting trips through northern New Mexico's canyons since 1983.
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New Wave Rafting
2110 State Highway 68 · Embudo, NM
Why you should go…
New Wave Rafting Company has operated as a river outfitter on New Mexico's Rio Grande since 1980, based between Santa Fe and Taos. Guided trips run from March through the Labor Day weekend and range from the gentle New Wave No Wave float to the Class IV-V Taos Box, plus the Rio Grande Gorge and Racecourse runs. Full-day trips include a buffet-style lunch and the outfitter accommodates rafters from young children to seniors.
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Good to know
General tours guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Confirm the meeting point
It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.
Small groups fill first
In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.
Ask how much is on foot
Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.
Read the weather policy
Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.
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