Soak up New Mexico’s high desert scenery from the water on a gentle rafting tour down the Rio Grande. Mild class II rapids are suitable for all experience levels, with plenty of calm stretches in between to admire sloping canyon walls, rock cliffs, and the desert ecosystems of the Orilla Verde National Recreation Area. Great for small groups and families with older kids, the outdoor adventure makes an easy day trip from Taos.

Float and paddle down the Rio Grande on a rafting tour suitable even for beginners
Glide in between canyon walls and through diverse high desert landscapes
Cool off on hot days with refreshing swimming stops
Starting point is located a short drive from Taos

What's Included

Local guide
Professional guide

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Far Flung Riverside
85 NM-570, Embudo, NM 87531, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a shared activity. Guests may expect to share vehicles and/or rafts with other parties.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

68 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Extraordinary trip with Megan

Brian_C, Aug 2023

Finding Far Flung was a highlight of a trip through New Mexico. We could not have asked a better, more expeirenced guide to lead us down the river than Megan. She was thorough, helpful, and most of all very patient with a couple who hadn't been on a river in quite some time. Megan took extra time to point out pieces of interest. She also made sure our safety was important. We'll attack the racecourse the next time we head to Taos.

Fun time!

Grace_H, Jul 2023

We had a great time on this float. Billy was a great guide and was most entertaining. Would have loved for the trip to be a little longer.

Very Relaxing

Chenery_K, Jul 2023

So much fun! Beautiful scenery and the staff are friendly and very safety oriented. Definitely recommend the float for a relaxing day on the water.

Fun times!

Cindy_L, Aug 2022

We loved Sydney! She was so informative, fun and patient! We were disappointed that the photographer never showed up!

Great Rio Grande river trip

Pat_L, Apr 2022

Our guide Rob. He was so friendly; insightful, did the major brunt of the paddling, and showed us the wonders of the Rio Grande ! Thank you Rob !!