New Wave Rafting Weather & River Flows
WELCOME TO NEW MEXICO RAFTING with New Wave Rafting Company, since 1980, New Mexico's premier river outfitter. Located on the Rio Grande River between Santa Fe and Taos, we offer family-friendly trips from the mildest to the wildest in spectacular settings.
Get wet with New Wave! Call us at 1.800.984.1444.

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Happy New Year! We are now accepting bookings for the 2010 season, which starts on April 17 and concludes on August 29. The first session of our Guide Training Program starts on April 17, as well. 

What's new for 2010? In recognition of the economic difficulties facing our country, we did not raise prices last year, and we are not raising prices this year! Otherwise, we have eliminated the price distinction between the Taos Box on weekends vs. weekdays. For 2010, there is only one Taos Box trip, with one price, regardless of the day of the week. See details on the Taos Box page. We have also standardized our children's prices and group discounts. Children of 6 to 11 years of age receive 15% off, except for 4 and 5 year olds on the Float trip, who are half-price. Group discounts (for 10 or more persons) are 10% off, except for Racecourse groups of 35 or more persons. These groups, along with active military, receive 25% off. By the way, group discounts require single payment. Our comprehensive price list, specifying prices with tax/user fee added, can be found under "FAQs" (above).

A slide show of the Taos Box 2009 season, by our Operations Manager (and skilled photographer), Britt Huggins, is now available on YouTube. Type in "New Wave Rafting".

Now that we're relocated to Embudo, our Santa Fe local number - 505-984-1444 - has been discontinued. Just use the 800 number: 800-984-1444.

 

 

 

 

 

Our Rivers
Wild and Scenic describes the Rio Grande and Rio Chama of northern New Mexico, the sites of the best of New Mexico Rafting, and is the designation conferred on these two magnificent rivers by the U.S. Congress. The Rio Grande thunders in the depths of a precipitous gorge, with wild rapids boxed in by sheer cliffs, while the Rio Chama flows sedately through a canyon of multi-hued sandstone and stands of tall Ponderosa pine. To protect these rivers, use is limited.

 


 

Rafting SeasonOur Season

New Wave's New Mexico rafting summer starts with the first rush of snowmelt water, in April. This is the beginning of the white knuckles boating season, with big waves, fast water and lots of action, lasting usually through mid-summer. Air and water temperatures, initially cool, warm rapidly, with summer heat arriving by late May. Declining water levels in mid-summer usher in our more playful sporting season, where we weave our smaller rafts and funyaks in and out of the boulders that, only a few weeks before, made big waves. Swimming, raft surfing and other antics make this time of year the most fun for families.

 

 

OUR TRIPS

New Mexico Rafting trips near Santa Fe and Taos!  New Mexico whitewater adventure! 


New Wave Rafting Company, located on the Rio Grande River between Santa Fe and Taos, offers rafting trips for all ages and skill levels:

The Taos Box of the Rio Grande »
This full-day trip traverses 16 miles of wilderness gorge, encountering demanding rapids guaranteed to get you wet. This is our most exciting trip and is NOT for the timid.

 

The Rio Grande Racecourse »
This half-day trip features an action-packed five miles of moderate whitewater perfect for beginners, and is available in the morning and afternoon.

 

 

The Rio Grande Gorge »
This full-day trip combines a morning scenic float with an exciting afternoon of whitewater on the Racecourse. This trip is ideal for families.

 

The New Wave 'No Wave' Family Float
For those with young children or aged family members, this morning half-day float (with lunch) is just the ticket. Since it accompanies the above full-day trip, some family members can go the whole way, with the floaters getting off after lunch.

 

Rio Chama Wilderness 3-Day »
This trip floats 30 miles through canyons of vividly colored sandstone.

 

New Wave Rafting

 Read the article on New Wave Rafting Co. founders Kathy and Steve Miller, now appearing on www.outdoorsnewmexico.com. Click on: karlfmoffatt.blogspot.com/2009/06/they-started-out-with-used-rubber-raft.html

New Wave Rafting
The Grand

THE GRAND »
Add to your outdoor enjoyment with this gorgeous coffee table and guide book featuring over 300 photographs by New Wave Rafting Co. founder, Steve Miller.

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