Half Day Tours

Half day trips generally last from 3 to 4 hours and meet either at 8:30 am or 12:30 pm. Locations vary according to activity and proximity to Native Sons Adventures. Availability and prices vary based upon selected Tour. All prices are quoted without tax or federal user fee.

Racecourse Rafting Tour A seven-mile, half day trip over Class II and III rapids. This is a great tour for groups and families seeking an exciting whitewater adventure. Paddlers work together to raft through wave trains, drops and rapids with names like Alberts Falls, The Herring Bone, Narrows, Deadfoot, Big Rock, Sleeping Beauty, and Soushole. This stretch is our most popular way to have a fun time on the Rio Grande. Snacks are served at the end of this trip while the guides load the gear from our adventure. Trips leave twice a day from the Rio Grande Gorge Vistors Center 15 miles south of Taos. Choose between an 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. tour. Season~ March 15 -October 31st Duration 3-4 hours Restrictions Recommended minimum age: 5 with adult or parent Pricing $54pp Adults, Kids $45 + tax Includes: Guide, Gear, Helmet, Transportation, and Snack

Wilderness Snowmobile Tours Come tour the mountains with us high above the Taos ski resort with the snowmobile crew from Wilderness Adventures. This scenic tour takes you to peaks and ridges high above the ski valley, offering spectacular views from beautiful private land. Each tour is kept small so your guide can ensure a great experience, on quality SkiDoo snowmachines. Guests should dress warmly as if going snow skiing on a cold day. Each person should provide their own gloves and eye protection (Sunglasses or Goggles). Loaner snowsuits and boots are available at no charge for those riders without. Season: Tours run daily from Thanksgiving Day through the 1st week of April. Tours Depart Daily from the Base of TSV’s Chairlift #1 at: 9:30 am 1:15 pm 3:45 pm Duration Two Hours Restrictions Must have valid Drivers License or Permit to operate a machine. Each Adult should operate their own machine. If an Adult cannot operate their own, there can be two Adult pairs allowed per tour. Adult operators with Child passengers are welcome. Space limited to 8 Snowmachines per tour. Pricing $65.00 + tax per Adult operator. $85.00 + tax per Adult operator W/ child passenger. $130.00 + tax per Adult operator W/ Adult passenger. Snowmobile tours require advance reservations, this tour accepts Cash or Travellers Checks only the day of tour.

Rio Grande Float Trip, Orilla Verde The "Green Banks" is a six-mile, half-day float trip through the National Recreation Area; it’s a perfect choice for families with younger children or seniors. This tour meanders around islands and banks flush with birds nesting in the Willow and Tamarisk. Buttes and cliffs of volcanic rock provide a relaxing backdrop to learn the history of the Rio Grande, or to enjoy the many swim spots along this Class I and II trip. Trips leave twice a day from the Rio Grande Visitors Center 15 miles south of Taos. Choose between an 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. tour. Season~ April 22nd- September 30 Duration 2.5-3 hours Restrictions None Season departures till October 31st Pricing $54 pp, Kids $45 + tax Includes: Guide, Gear, Transportation, and Snack

Taos Rift Valley Tour Ride the new loop overlooking the majestic valley south of Taos. This trail just cut by the BLM last season provides intermediate to advanced single track riding along the rim of the Rio Grande and Rio Pueblo. A meandering 9 mile trail over the volcanic mesa amongst pinon, sage and cedar. This trail provides exciting downhills and small spaced uphill climbs to many viewpoints. This tour requires riding experience and familiarity with a range of gear selections. Tours are led with CPR and wilderness first aid certified guides carrying trail repair and lots of local knowledge. Come ride with us on one of our newly built suspension bikes. Tours depart daily with a reservation at 8 am from our shop in Taos. Duration 2-3 hours, 9 miles w/ 12 mile option Restrictions Intermediate riding ability, recommended ages over 12 yrs Pricing $59 pp includes Guide, Bike, H20, transportation and snacks at the end

West Rim Box Overlook Bike Tour This scenic mountain Bike Tour parallels the famous “Taos Box” River section of the Rio Grande Gorge. The West Rim trail is an intermediate ride with many places to view the rapids. This area is rich in wildlife especially birds of prey such as Bald and Golden Eagles, Peregrine Falcons and Red Tailed Hawks. This ride is approximately 12 miles and ends with a decent into the gorge and refreshments by the river. Tour includes a Diamondback or Giant suspension mountain bike, helmet, guide, water bottle, transportation to gorge and back to Taos, and Snack. Departing daily from Native Sons Adventures Office at 8:00 Duration 3 hours Restrictions Minimum rider height requirement of 4’10" Recommended minimum age 12 Season April 1st - November 30th Pricing $59 pp + tax

Racecourse Kayak Tour For a great solo whitewater adventure, you can choose to pilot your own Inflatable kayak through the Racecourse, or the entire lower gorge. Each tour has a guide, also in a funyak, to provide instructional training and demonstrate the basic techniques needed to run the Rio. Using a twin blade kayak paddle, you will steer your own 10 ft. inflatable kayak through the Whitewater. Paddlers for kayaking should be prepared to paddle and get wet!. Trips leave twice a day from the Rio Grande Gorge Visitors Center 15 miles south of Taos. Choose between an 8:30 am or 12:30 pm tour Duration 3 hours Restrictions Paddlers for Kayaking should be at least 12 years old and weigh more than 100 lbs Pricing $54 + Tax Includes: Guide, kayak, all gear, transportation & Snack

Custom Tours

Call (800) 753-7559 or email nsac@newmex.com to inquire about custom half-day tours.

Current Conditions

River Levels

Rio Grande below Taos Jct Bridge: 452 cfs
Updated 02.05.12 - 6:00 am

Taos Weather

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