If New Mexico is on your list for a vacation adventure filled with outdoor fun, you simply must consider what is often called the greatest full day rafting trip in the country. From a calm beginning where riders can practice their paddling techniques and view the incredible wildlife found on the river’s edge to the heart-thumping rapids that begin to intensify and become more frequent, you’ll love is full-day rafting trip through the heart of the Rio Grande Gorge.

The Rio Grande Gorge is filled with calm and not-so-calm waters and jaw-dropping views.

New Mexico River Adventures/Facebook It offers rafting experiences for all ages and levels.

Wildlife flocks to the river’s side.

New Mexico River Adventures Even beginners will love the sights found on parts of the river. At its deepest, it is over 800 feet!

Extreme rafters will find the best part of the day-long trip begins on the latter half.

New Mexico River Adventures The fast-paced whitewater action will excite even the most experienced rafters.

The final 5 miles of the trip are a total rush!

New Mexico River Adventures You’ll need to have your teamwork together to successfully navigate the runs.

With names like Power Line Falls, the Rock Garden, and a mile-long Rio Bravo section, you’ll get your heart thumping and adrenaline flowing.

New Mexico River Adventures/Facebook At the end, exhausted rafters will be able to finish out the day with a beautiful canyon sunset.

Take a look at this video of the Taos Box Canyon white water trip by New Mexico River Adventures. Doesn’t this look like fun?

New Mexico River Adventures/Facebook

It offers rafting experiences for all ages and levels.

New Mexico River Adventures

Even beginners will love the sights found on parts of the river. At its deepest, it is over 800 feet!

The fast-paced whitewater action will excite even the most experienced rafters.

You’ll need to have your teamwork together to successfully navigate the runs.

At the end, exhausted rafters will be able to finish out the day with a beautiful canyon sunset.

Minimum age for this day-long trip is 13, and rafters must each weigh at least 90 pounds. The cost is $115 per person, and includes all equipment and lunch. Rafters meet at 8 a.m. Specific meet details are provided at booking.

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