Kokopelli Rafting Adventures

Kokopelli Rafting Adventures operates half-day and full-day trips on the Rio Grande near Santa Fe, with options ranging from mild Class I-II floats to technical Class III-IV whitewater. The Rio Grande Racecourse, their most popular half-day trip, covers five miles of rapids that shift from wild Class III-IV conditions during spring high-water (May-June) to technical Class III runs in summer, with opportunities for swimming and surfing as water levels drop. The Rio Grande Lower Gorge full-day combines a scenic float section with the Racecourse, totaling six miles of Class II-III whitewater including named rapids like the Maze, Alberts Falls, the Narrows, and Thunderdome. For beginners, the Rio Grande Float Half Day offers a relaxing introduction with mild rapids and wildlife viewing. Kokopelli has received TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for 10 consecutive years and operates under special use permits with the San Juan National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and NPS.