The Rio Grande Float Half Day

janiewoods

1/2 Day Rio Grande Float!
“We immensely enjoyed our Rio Grande float with Miles. We met him at the Rio Grande Visitors Center, approximately 1 hr 15 min from our home base in Santa Fe. Kokopelli was punctual, professional, and very safety oriented. As this was our first rapid experience with our 7 and 10 year old children, the float was a good introduction. It was calm, peaceful with a very quick area of gentle rapids. Miles had a lot of rafting, fishing, climbing and geological knowledge, so he was great to hang out with. Would highly recommend!!!”

Katey B.

Fantastic half day float!
“We picked the half day Rio Grande float since it was a first rafting trip with 3 kids (7, 9 & 11) and us parents are outnumbered! We all loved it! Baby rapids (but the boys loved it), they got to swim in the river – a highlight for them – and great guide. A really good time!”

Kochel3.

Fantastic family rafting experience!
“We first rafted with Kokopelli in the summer of 2015 on the Pilar Racecourse and had a truly awesome experience! We couldn’t wait for our daughter to be old enough so that we could take her on the Rio Grande float. This summer, now that she is 5, we made it happen! The water was lower than usual, but it didn’t detract from the experience–she absolutely loved it! She kept asking when she could paddle, and as soon as the float was over, she was ready to do it again. Our guides, David and Billy, were super friendly and informative, too–even taking pictures of us! Definitely an experience that we will look forward to repeating with Kokopelli!”

Katie M

Family Float Trip in the Santa Fe area
“My family went on the half-day Rio Grande Float with Kokopelli. The staff and our guide were all very friendly and knowledgable. It was my four-year-old daughter’s first time, and she enjoyed it very much. The river was running slow at the end of July with only a few “rapids.” Just right for a beginner. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for a rafting company in the Santa Fe area.”

bgrulke

Great day floating down the Rio Grande
“Our guide, Jackson, made sure we were all prepared and confident before our adventure began. He was very knowledgable about the history of the area and the different parts of the river. Never felt like we were in any danger and wished I had booked a whole day instead of just a half. One of the highlights of our visit to Santa Fe. A great thing for the whole family.”

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Rio Grande Float - Gauging Station Rapid

Rio Grande Float - Bighorn Sheep are common sights in the Lower Gorge

Rio Grande Float - Great for water fights and swimming

If you’re looking for a relaxing trip through a beautiful volcanic rock canyon with a few mild class II rapids thrown in, the half-day Rio Grande Float is for you. It is a perfect trip if you are not sure about the whole whitewater craze and want a mellow introduction to moving water. We will float past beautiful hillside springs, perhaps view ancient Indian art, look for wildlife and talk.

Your Kokopelli Rafting guide will ensure you have a memorable and educational scenic float trip down this beautiful river canyon. There are opportunities to swim in the river on warmer days.

This trip can be done in a paddleboat or an oar-powered raft, allowing you to simply sit back, relax, and take in the sights. Minimum age on this trip is four under most conditions.

Inflatable kayaks are available at most water levels.

Trip Details

Price: $74* per Adult. $53* per child Age 4-12

Duration: 2-3 hours

Meeting Location: Rio Grande Gorge Visitor’s Center

Meeting Time: 10:15 AM

Difficulty: Class II

2022 Season: April 30 – September 5

Includes: Guide, Gear, Transportation, and Snack

*Does not include: Santa Fe gross receipts tax 8.4375% or $1.50/person Public Land user fee.

Participant Requirements: Must be in generally good physical fitness, have the ability to brace yourself inside the raft, and paddle periodically as requested by the guide. Must be age 4 and up.

Due to COVID 19, each reservation has a 4-person minimum, as we are no longer co-mingling strangers in the same raft during the pandemic. Individuals and small groups may still book separately online, provided their total group size is 4 or greater. Parties with less than 4 people are encouraged to call 505-983-3734 to discuss alternatives. Safety has been our top priority for over 30 years, We appreciate your understanding and look forward to rafting with you!

Morning Float Trip (10:15 AM)

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