Even though Santa Fe is situated in the Southwest, which is known for its large expanses of desert, the area is also known as one of the best locations in the country for white water rafting due to rapidly flowing rivers traveling through majestically carved canyons. Because of its popularity among rafting enthusiasts, it is no surprise that there are numerous different tours available for visitors looking to explore the rivers themselves ranging from a relaxing float on the water to the thrilling adventure of white water rafting.

One of the best and most highly rated companies offering river tours in the Santa Fe area is New Mexico River Adventures. They offer tours at all levels and for numerous different durations of time from a couple of hours all the way up to three-day adventures. All of the tours are run by expert guides who are highly skilled not only at rafting and the outdoors but also in telling guests about local wildlife. The rafting season begins for them starting in March and lasts through October as this is the period of time when the water levels are the highest and the best for rafting. If you’re interested in a more calming and informative ride, they offer adventures on both the Rio Chama and the Rio Grande rivers where you can calmly take in the natural beauty of the sites on stiller waters. If you’re more of a thrill seeker you may want to consider going on either the Taos Box or Razorblades tours which takes guests on a thrilling ride through some of the best white water in the country. Both of these tours are ranked among the top ten in the United States.

Another of the most highly rated rafting companies in the area is Santa Fe Rafting which offers visitors similar tours that range in both intensity and duration. They also offer guests the chance to explore Taos Box or enjoy a relaxing half-day float on the Orilla Verde and just about everything in between.

Whether you’re visiting Santa Fe for CME with Continuing Education Company or just a nice vacation, river rafting will certainly create great memories for a lifetime.

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