Half-Day Trips:

Note: Prices do not include Federal user fees.

Racecourse: This section is our most popular half-day trip, ranging from a wild class III+ ride during the spring high-water to a more technically demanding run as the water goes down and the rocks come up in July and August. The Racecourse is a great trip for beginning whitewater enthusiasts as well as the experienced rafter looking for a quick adrenaline fix.

$40 per person (plus tax)

Rio Grande Float: A relaxing trip through a scenic volcanic rock canyon. We will float past beautiful hillside springs, view ancient Indian art and look for wildlife and birds along the river. This trip is perfect for young and old alike, participate in a paddle boat or relax and let us row you down the river.

$40 per person (plus tax)

Full-Day Trips:

Taos Box: One of the premier one-day wilderness trips in the US, the "Box" contains the best whitewater action in New Mexico. This 17 mile trip, which requires everybody to participate by paddling, starts peacefully just northwest of Taos. After a delicious buffet lunch, we begin the "Rio Bravo", or wild river, section. We challenge one class III or IV rapid after another, then catch our breaths, before dropping into the grand finale, Sunset Rapid. This trip is demanding but unsurpassed in it's combination of excitement and wild beauty. Minimum age on the Taos Box is 12.

Weekdays - $85 per person (plus tax)
Weekends and Holidays - $89 per person (plus tax)

Lower Gorge: This popular trip combines our two half-day excursions, the Rio Grande Float and the Racecourse, into one exciting day! The trip includes a satisfying buffet lunch, freshly prepared by your Kokopelli guides, and is a perfect choice for first time rafters.

$72 per person (plus tax)

White Rock Canyon: This is a combination trip, including many of the things that make Northern New Mexico a special place. We will float through a spectacular canyon, formed millions of years ago. At lunch, we will discover we are in the land of the Anazazi Indians, as we visit a site along the river that is hundreds of years old. We will also take time during the lunch break to cool off in beautiful, clear Pajarito Springs, a refreshing dip on those hot summer days. After lunch, we return to the rafts, Class II - III rapids providing challenging fun. As we approach the takeout, it's time to change our focus to hiking. The guides roll up the rafts in preparation for a moderate two and one-half mile hike up Frijoles Canyon to the headquarters of Bandelier National Monument.

$85 per person (plus tax)

Rio Chama River: Join us for a full day trip through the land and scenery that inspired the art of Georgia O'Keefe. This adventure begins about 70 miles northwest of Santa Fe, in the red rock country of northern New Mexico. We will float about eight miles of river, negotiating a number of class II rapids as we pass through magnificent scenery surrounded by ponderosa pines. The multi-colored cliffs along the Chama are among the most beautiful in New Mexico.

$85 per person (plus tax)

Overnight Trips:

Rio Grande Whitewater Overnight: Imagine combining the Taos Box and the Lower Gorge into a two-day whitewater fiesta. We provide all camping equipment, meals, soft drinks, and water.

$200 per person (plus tax)

White Rock Canyon Overnight: An overnight trip in White Rock Canyon is a longer two or three day version of the full day trip. All camping gear, meals and soft drinks are included.

$200 per person (plus tax)

Rio Chama Overnight: Join us for a two or three-day adventure floating the Wild and scenic Rio Chama through the magnificent sculpted sandstone land that inspired the artist Georgia O'Keefe. The 31-mile trip begins at El Vado Dam about 90 miles northwest of Santa Fe in ponderosa pine country. The Chama flows through a 1500-foot deep wilderness canyon that is remote and difficult to access, ensuring that wildlife and birdlife are plentiful. The trip is a mixture of mellow floating combined with moderate class II and III rapids. The Chama is a perfect trip for families and those looking for days filled with beauty and relaxation with nights spent in peaceful high desert camps.

We offer this trip in oar powered or paddle rafts. We also have the option of inflatable kayaks or "duckies" for the more adventurous. As with all our overnight trips, we provide all camping equipment, tasty, nutritious meals prepared by your Kokopelli guides, and everything you need for an outdoor experience you will always remember. This trip has very limited availability; please call early for dates and reservations.

Two day, $220 per person (plus tax)
Three day, $325 per person(plus tax)

Ute Mountain: One hundred and fifty miles north of Santa Fe is a designated Wild and Scenic section of the Rio Grande that is rarely floated and thus has retained a wild beauty that is difficult to find in today's hectic world. If you are looking to escape the pressures of everyday life, join us on a two-day, 25 mile journey back to another era.

The trip begins just north of the New Mexico-Colorado border and as we head downstream, we begin our descent into the canyon as the walls rise dramatically above us. It is common to be surrounded by thousands of swallows. Eagles, falcons, and owls are also often spotted. We will see an abundance of wildlife and a wide variety of native plants not found on other sections of the Rio Grande.

We will float downstream for about 10 miles to our campsite at Costilla Creek, where your guides will assist you in setting up our tents in preparation for a night under the wide New Mexico sky. Your guides will also be acting as chefs for the evening, cooking up one of our healthy, tasty dinners.

The next day, after a hearty breakfast, we continue downstream, running numerous class II rapids, as the canyon deepens and narrows. It is about 14 miles of spectacular scenery from our campsite to the trip's end at Lee Trail. There we will pack up our gear and hike up a short, but steep, quarter mile trail to the top of the rim and the waiting van, for the return trip to Santa Fe.

$225 per person (plus tax)