I've gone on two trips with Far Flung thanks to Diversify Whitewater and Latino Outdoors along with other sponsors. Will has been great at organizing a free community event, providing lots of fun information about the Rio Grande Del Norte area. I definitely recommend them. After our trip they had picnic tables, a volleyball net, and a nice area to swim in the river. read more

Far Flung Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - El Prado, New Mexico

Seeing as there are less reviews here than on Far Flung's other social media... Wife and I went on the Racecourse with Brian this afternoon with another couple, and we all had a blast. Considering this was the first time for two of us and my second time rafting, we all did well thanks to Brian's coaching and guidance. Everything is easy through Far Flung's reservation system, the check in process is easy, everything laid back like it should be. Thanks for a great paddle y'all, give that man a raise! read more

Far Flung Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - El Prado, New Mexico

Our group did the Box full day & had a blast! We went at the end of May and the water flow was good. Our guide Bobby was amazing and so cool. Our raft flipped and although I was internally panicking, it was so much fun. Bobby was fun, patient and so helpful! to the food mama, María - your polenta cheese dip and bacon ranch dip were amazing!! The company also provides water booties, wet suits, helmets and life jackets for your adventure! read more

Incredible! Me and my bridal party did the 3-hour Racecourse expedition out of Pilar, and we had a blast floating down the Rio Grande. We had to work as a team to get through the rapids and fight the wind, which felt rewarding. Several members of my group were nervous ahead of time, but our guide, Nick, did a great job of easing their worries. My friends were laughing and having a good time as soon as we went through the first rapid. I can't say enough kind works about Nick--he was knowledgeable about the history and geology of the area, he was a strong leader, and he is hilarious (in a Jungle Cruise guide kind of way)! If you're on the fence about booking a trip with Far Flung Adventures, DO IT! And the locals in Taos recommended Far Flung over any of the other rafting groups around. Happy paddling! read more

ONE OF THE MOST FUN EXPERIENCES I HAVE EVER DONE!!! Highly recommend for anyone wanting a cool adventure with breathtaking views. Far Flung is an amazing company and had everything set us perfectly for us. I felt safe the entire time. The lunch they made us was also so great!! Evan was one of the BEST guides ever. Can't wait to come back for another trip with him!! read more

Far Flung Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - El Prado, New Mexico

Think twice. You cannot have adventure and perfect security both. If you think you can, you are a blockhead or worse. My first impression, after noting a solid tow rig, was Will's perfect ease in backing the trailer into the narrow, dirt path. I next noted the similar ease among the Boatmen (Gender neutral), who all seemed to have been born to this or doing since age 5. Their very nonchalance, levity and ease testifies rather to their expertise than to any negligence, note this. This was our best hope. But, remembering my Warrant Officer on the Gray (FF1054), who personally checked and pulled tight the life vest on every fool on deck before our UnRep, I did likewise to my boatmate and myself. Will visually checked each. Food is richer than needed. The mix of younger and older people (guides, come-alongs and paying clients) was also congenial. In this trip we had two passengers, and one Boatman in each raft plus gear. They said, class 2 rapids, sometimes busy. Average about 5 hours on the Upper Gila in March per day, broken by lunch or hikes. Comfortable and easy tents and sleeping bags. My first night was difficult, I woke at 1:30 AM seeking my jacket, having my gear, which I had mislaid and thrashed about in pitch darkness for an hour. (I would not bother others.) My Boatman, Jonathan, laconically remarked the routine would grow easier thereafter. The current is fast but the water, not cold. Challenges must include "strainers", or bush blocking the streams, which the Boatmen must navigate or clear. Rapids are short but wet. The old man, Chip, graciously gave me leg cramp pills which helped much, likewise my tent-mate, anti-diarrheal pills. The lou' is simple and the prudent will use it early and often. The old man also warned that the last leg may be no picnic, however short. We encountered many strainers and must wait. How can it be otherwise in Nature? Our Boatmen then entered the water to chest high as we were berthed, sawing and clearing. The average was cleared in 30 minutes or less and progress resumed. Their expertise was shown in recognizing these snags immediately they came in view, whistling and parking out well ahead. The last was most memorable as we were the lead boat, though Joe knows the stream best. These were ordinary snags and strainers, low-branches which we must pass around or under. The lead must be traded from time and circumstance. Note this: if your young Boatman, as Jonathan, who has heretofore handled all with great ease, now begins to exert himself, to huff and to sprint, know this: It is now late days to worry of your affairs, portfolio or last will and testament, much less your life-vest. We came sideways upon the snag. Before he could yell: "Hi Side, You All!", we were already 50 degrees up. The low side gunnel was now three inches or more below waterline and flooding. Before another second I was pitched in the water, upstream and both others likewise. I do not know how I or the boat came unstuck from upstream, but here I sit. If you want to see "the shadow which precedes death", you need not watch "Sparticus". It looks like a capsized raft just four inches upstream of your face, your feet underneath it and your head downstream. "Ah, you are the scaredy-cat!" True, my tent-mate believed he had the luxury of time to worry for his new cell phone, and he did fine. Believing otherwise, I forsook my jacket and possessions and rather addressed myself to walking hand-over-hand on the gunnel ropes to get upstream of my boat. "Oh, your Boatman should save you!", which indeed he did, firstly by all his labors, especially by the provision of our life-vests. Second, it was all his duty to save himself, then to control and beach the boat. To expect otherwise is stupid, since by his grounding the boat, I could now loose the bight of line which had lashed my right foot to it, get on hands and knees facing upstream, and feebly get to shore. Which bight was my own fault since I had loosened the bowline and not relashed it. I gave him trifle help at first, we could not upright or careen the boat on the beach since an oar had impaled through its floor and jammed downstream into the rocks. But I gave him slight help to begin unloading and beaching the cargo from beneath it, which he began immediately. After which, while the party landed and made us a fire and food, he worked 90 minutes straight to unload, upright, and reload the boat, spending perhaps 5 minutes at the fire and 5 on lunch and light conversation with the ladies. He continued unabated as did the others the following four hours until we were all beached on shore and all gear fully trailered and all personnel in the van. Will stacked three boats plus Ward's catamaran, plus all gear on the ~ 8 by 16 foot trailer. Will stopped to double-check the lashing before entering the main road. And what dare I say? "Boatman, your courage gives me hope!" "No, for it is read more

All of the guides were some of the nicest people I have met. Nick was excellent at explaining what we needed to do if something went wrong. Diego was a really good guide and would definitely recommend him. If you are ever thinking about going white water rafting, choose this company. read more

Wonderful trip! Great for inexperienced rafters wanting some adventure and experience!! Jane was a great guide.

Our guide Jojo was incredible. We had lots of laughs, even livening up our teens! Thanks for making this trip special Jojo. The water was great, rapids fun and some valuable time without the cellphones. We experienced a very professional experienced guide keen on safety and fun! We will be back for the Taos Box. read more

My partner and I did the Half Day racecourse with Garret as our guide. It was an incredible experience! Garret made sure we were knowledgeable about paddling through the rapids and throughout the trip explained the name behind the rapids, the history of the Rio Grande and the evolution that created the rapids we were in. Couldn't recommend Far Flung more- we hope to be back and do the full day next! read more

Did the half-day racecourse with Brian as our guide. The guides stressed safety above all else, prepared us for the trip, checked to see our life vests were on securely. Brian was great, very nice individual and very knowledgeable of rafting and taking us down the river. Excellent company and people, had a great time. My son wants to do it again soon. read more

You can't find a better river rafting program in NM. Fair, friendly, customer focused and down right practically family. The guides are more than boatmen, they are leaders. I've done floats since the 80s, but after a several hair raising terrible experiences, I hung my oars up for a while. I decided to try it one more time for my daughters. The guides, Will and Chas, took the best care of us and showed us a fun and safe time. They are class acts. I'll go back to them again for our next trip. read more

Far Flung Adventures - Camping on the Rio Grande - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - El Prado, New Mexico

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Very fun course and not too bad of a ride. Enough thrills to be fun but not too dangerous. Our guide Nick was very fun and a very good guide. read more

BEWARE ! BOOK ANOTHER COMPANY! Since I cannot respond to your blatant lies in your comment on Google I figured I would add a response here and capture more of an audience. The fact that you lied in your response makes me understand that you had no intention of honoring the business deal that we had. The business deal that I held up my part of the transaction weeks prior (by paying for the trip). The same deal that if I canceled within 24 hours, I would have been charged the full amount. Which you stated you would have kept my money. You never once offered us a "two fee half day water trips." In fact, your response when the manager of Cienguilla reference the whitewater rafting aspect, you became clearly upset that you would need to accommodate us earlier than expected. The manger herself had no idea we were suppose to be there on Saturday. Therefore, the only logical explanation is that you FAILED to contact the stables. All of this happened within 24 hours. No phone call, no discount and no return on my money right away. I had to call you to get my full return. You once again, FAILED. How can a company "offer two free day water trips" when I already paid for the whitewater rafting?! You logic only reinforces the fact that you clearly have no idea how to manage business transactions. If I wanted a day on the river, I would have paid for a day on the river. I do not understand how a HUGE rainstorm was " unexpected" (as you put it) when rain was expected the entire week prior to our trip and the weekend of our trip. No phone calls, no text message or no emails indicating that the trip could be canceled. Again, you failed. You know how I know rain was forecasted? Because I looked at the weather app. Only logical explanation is that you were attempting to keep my money without holding up your part of the transaction. Or hoping that no contact woth the stables would put them at fault. You FAILED. I like the fact that you think we didn't see any other riders. Again, rather than take ownership, you shift blame on to me. And once again, you FAILED. Feel free to keep the "free two day river" passes that I had zero intentions of wanting to do. I have a feeling you will need those passes for other customers you try to swindle money out of. Please do not let the 4.9 reviews lead you to believe this is a reputable company. Mr. Blackstock has no intentions of honoring any business deal that he thinks he can get out of. read more

My husband and I are on vacation, staying at Ojo Caliente. In the middle of our spa stay, we decided to mix it up a bit and throw in some adventure with a little white water rafting. The resort had a full list of options for who to pick for our rafting adventure, but ended up going with Far Flung for reasons I don't remember at all now. We didn't have a full day to waste on the water, so we picked a half day rafting trip on the Racecourse. Started at 9, ended around noon. Honstly, I was kind of dreading it! It's MUCH colder here than at home, and I just knew the water would be freezing. I wasn't wrong, but it really didn't seem all that bad once we got on the water, even getting splashed and sprayed at every rapid. We met up with our guide at Pilar yatch club and cafe, then moved to the visitor Center across the street to park the car, before loading up to head to the river. Conveniently, we were the only ones rafting that day! (Probably because of how cold it is and how low the water is) Felt like our own private tour of the Rio Grande! Our guide, Wild Bill, was perfect. Provided us with more than just life jackets: bottled water, gloves, water/wind resistant jackets, tons of information and trivial knowledge about the river and the area, advice on where to eat (wrote a review on La Tiendita green Chile burritos, check it out)... he was great. The trip as a whole was really fun. Not fun in the "Wow, that was so exciting!" Kind of way... more like a "Hmm, that was a nice, enjoyable trip down the river" kind of way. And Oh Em Gee, the views were STUNNING! I definitely want to come back when the water is higher so I can try out a full day of the more fast-paced adventures! read more

We had such a great time. The booking was easy and our guide (Hank) was so informative not only about rafting techniques but about the area around us. We felt encouraged to do more trips! Definitely a fun family memory! read more

Only great things to say about Far Flung Adventures. The raft guides are knowledgeable and know what they're doing and Maria's salad was the best we've tasted in a long while. They made my girlfriend and I feel less like 'City Slickers' and more like "I can do this" kind of people. Made us feel comfortable but with firm safety instruction because this is some serious stuff. Thank you for making an unforgettable adventure for us, who are enjoying life with like minded people! Recommendations across the board! Thank you ; Brian for keeping us alive and showing us major skills, Wild Bill for doing the same thing as Brian but looking like Sandra Bullock's ex husband (Jesse James), Tommy for getting us to and from with your superb driving moves, Maria knows what she did, and the friendly woman in the store that I did not get your name; I will find out next time we're back because we are not rude people. Again, if you're comfort zone isn't comfortable, GO RAFTING! read more

Far Flung Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - El Prado, New Mexico

By far the best rafting company in Taos. Friendly and professional staff. So much fun. Also they are taking COVID precautions seriously which is always great to see. Can't recommend enough. Gooooo read more

I did the racecourse half day water rafting trip with my kids (7-11). Our guide Brian was great and made the kids feel safe. Kids had a lot of fun! The course was super safe and fun. Well with the price! read more

My teenage son, sister and I did the Racecourse 1/2 day rafting trip in Taos (Rio Grande), which was really enjoyable/fun. It involved class 2/3 rapids, which was totally doable (one of the boats had young - 4-6 year olds - on it, and they looked like they were having a great time). Our guide - Sidney - was awesome/funny/knowledgeable and totally in control of the boat the whole time. The river was beautiful and given it was a hot day, very refreshing. My son and I did the jump off the 'big rock' as well as floated down the river for a bit - I recommend both, especially when it's hot. Wear a bathing suit and rash guard. I would recommend bringing your phone as long as you have it in a waterproof pouch that you can secure on your person - I forgot mine unfortunately, so missed chances for some cool shots. Great group of folks running the tours - if your in the area, don't miss it! read more

Our family had a great time...the guides (Isaac and Hank-O) were friendly, knowledgeable, and FUN!!! They take their jobs, and the possible hazards of being on the water, seriously....but do it in a way that makes everyone comfortable and assures a great time for all. Very well versed in the regional history, geography, and geology so if you have questions, they have answers. Really impressed..... The provided lunch was excellent, the river amazing, the scenery spectacular....and above all, the guides were above and beyond what I expected. We will definitely be booking another trip with Far Flung Adventures.... read more

Went with a group of coworkers. My 1st time with whitewater. Our guide, Christine, was a solid choice. She rocked the experience. Gave us a history lesson and led us through the experience unscathed. It was great to see how all the guides would stop after each set of rapids to make sure the other boats had no issues. They apparently take safety very serious and I can appreciate that. We had a great time and are a stronger team because of it. Thumbs up!! read more

Before we started ,there were lightening strikes in the surrounding area. I voiced my concerns to Andrea our guide about the weather and the possible dangers associated about being on the water with that type of weather. Her response was "We go out no matter what but to do what I was comfortable with." I elected not to go . I expected a full refund and only received 50%. I did find out that the trip continued without incident. read more

Great time water rafting! Nick was an awesome tour guide. Perfect weather and water. A must for everyone!!

We did a full day trip- the first half being a slow relaxing meander down the lower gorge, the second half being the racecourse. It was wonderful. The equipment was sturdy and well cared for and the guide was knowledgable. The lunch they provided was nutrious and well planned out. My husband is not a strong swimmer and was very nervous going into the day. He had a blast- he felt secure with the boat and life vests as well as with the obvious experience of our guide. Highly recommended! read more

Wonderful, wonderful adventure. We had 6 people In our party , ages ranging from 21 to 81! We were all able to complete the trip and have a blast! Christine was an amazing guide. She not only made us feel comfortable and safe ,but educated us about about the history of the area. All the guides were very helpful. They rescued a stranded kayaker; deflated the kayak, placed it on our raft and had the person ride on another raft. They all place safety first, evident in the manner in which they conduct themselves without taking away from the fun part. We are making this ride part of our yearly NM family reunion. We had a blast! Thanks guys! read more

If you find yourself near Taos and have a desire to go white water rafting, Far Flung is your best bet. My party of 7 took the 1/2 day Pilar Race Course last Saturday and it was awesome. The rapids weren't as fast as I would have liked but it was fun nonetheless. We were all pretty much beginners so it worked out well. The service we received from the company was great and our boat's guide (Travis) was awesome. Travis helped us navigate the rapids masterfully and had some pretty cool stories along the way. I would definitely recommend Far Flung and Travis to anybody and would definitely take one of their rafting trips again. Pro Tip = wear sunscreen read more

My friends and I did the Taos Box on a Sunday. We absolutely loved the experience. The photographer to buy pictures from is a plus. The lunch they provided was plentiful and delicious. The water suites and shoes they provide are so helpful. Our tour guide, Jane, was fantastic. She was very helpful on making sure we knew how to paddle correctly. And had fun joking with our group. I will definitely return. read more

Had a great time on the Rio Grande white water rafting. The team is very helpful with safety and trying to educate you on rafting. Our guide was the best. If you have the opportunity to chose then pick "Leah". She will make your ride safe and more enjoyable. If you are in the Taos area make sure you take advantage of the great rafting with Far Flung. read more

We were scheduled for box canyon but not enough water .. pfft .. however, FFA threw in some tank tops and scheduled us for a different trip on the same day! What a blast. the staff was SO nice , equipment in great shape, all was well organized, our guide (Hogan) was well spoken, educated, explained local geology and plant identification while the rafting was slow. Lunch was fresh and prepared on site by guides. Restrooms always available. Pro pics are fantastic! It doesn't get much better than this - when in Taos, go play with Far Flung! - but bring sunscreen! ;o) read more

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We ran the Rio Chama (above Abiquiu Lake) with the legendary Hank-O as our guide. He is a lifelong river-runner with deep knowledge of the water and surrounding landscape. He is also a hilarious raconteur who kept us entertained with stories the entire 15 mile journey. This is my third Far Flung Adventure trip and I've enjoyed them all. If you are looking for knowledgeable, experienced and entertaining guides, this is the place! read more

We had a blast rafting on the race course! Rob our guide was super knowledgable and fun. I would defiantly recommend this place. We will be back soon to do the Taos box. read more

Far Flung Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - El Prado, New Mexico

Highly recommend Far Flung with Wild Bill! We completed the Rock & Raft Tour, starting with Mountain Skills guide, Jay! This tour guide duo made our annual mother daughter trip definitely a memorable one! Wild Bill goes through everything with you, prepping for all possible outcomes, and make sure to listen closely as it came in handy as my mom and I decided to take a dip at Albert Falls! We gave him more of a shock then anything, maybe we're a little "wilder" than Bill, and I caught the whole thing on my GoPro! Wild Bill stayed cool, calm and collected through the whole tour. Even with the loss of my phone (through my own stupidity) it was a successful and memorable tour! Thank you to Far Flung & Mountain Skills! (Please see me review on Mountain Skills) Huge Mahalo to Donna for making the scheduling of our tour effortless! read more

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Floated the Taos Box with Bill as our guide. He did an excellent job getting the 4 of us in the raft paddling as a team while he steered. I felt very confident he would get us through each rapid section. He also told us a lot about the history, geology and pointed out wildlife in the Box. A delicious, healthy lunch was provided at a stop along the shore with Bill making a great potatoes salad too. It was a fantastic day and we highly recommend Far Flung for any float they offer! read more

I went with a group of 7 other guys on a 2 day overnight rafting trip (bachelor party) and had a great time. Our guides, Rob and Chaz, were cool dudes and very knowledgeable about the rapids and the Taos area. The office is very responsive to emails and phone calls and gave us a great itinerary well in advance of the trip. The food and snacks provided on the trip were great. I'm used to starving or eating burned hot dogs on camping trips so the food they prepared was a treat. read more

Chaz and Will are amazing guides!! We had a blast doing the all day taos box course. The food was excellent. They began the meal with bacon ranch dip veggies, crackers, and fresh fruit for a pre lunch appetizer. The actual lunch included freshly made potato salad, whole grain bread and organic lunch meats or peanut butter and jelly. The sandwiches also had fresh tomatoes and lettuce to add. For desert there were cookies. It was amazing! The rafting and scenery was cool too! Saw a ton of big horns and got our white water fix!!! read more

What a great adventure Wild Bill and Richard provided for our Girl Scouts! We took our top cookie sellers and the girls had a fun and unforgettable time! Thank you for a wonderful trip! read more

I went on the 3 day yoga/rafting trip with three other ladies in late Sept on the beautiful Rio Chama. Everything about the trip was top-notch and perfect! We had 2 river guides (one for cargo & one for passengers) and our yoga instructor. Our guides Angie & Isaac were personable, knowledgeable and capable. They truly love what they do and where they live. We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend 3 days with them as well as Carmen - our yoga instructor. It was necessary for us to assist with rowing, boat landings, loading & unloading the rafts and pitching tents/camp. If you are not able bodied, I would not suggest this trip - it simply wouldn't be fair to the guides. The meals were all prepared for us and were of gourmet quality! I can't give these guys enough kudos. We all had the trip of a lifetime! HIGHLY recommend this company!! read more

We did the half day float down the Rio Grande in Orilla Verde. It was wonderful. An easy 5-mile float that took 2.5 hours. Although the float was laid back the time flew by!! Our guide Chris brought delicious snacks for us to enjoy at the end. Next time we will try the race course and it will be with Far Flung. Awesome people!! read more

Horrible experience. They overbook their services and then made it feel like it was our fault for booking through Groupon (even though it's a service they opted-into). They called us two days ahead of the booking to say they overbooked and didn't have a guide for us, we said we were told a week prior in a phone call that we were doing an unguided trip, so then they said they didn't have any rafts for us to use the day we booked. We pushed back since this was the only day we could do and had already paid for it - they finally were able to "find us" a raft and re-confirmed a 4-hour unguided raft trip. We get there, get in the water and after an hour and a half of floating, we were done? We then asked to speak with someone since we thought maybe we weren't on the right trip, but they said that's the only drop in for unguided trips. The manager, Liz said it was our fault it took less than four hours and we should have stopped to swim (which we were planning to do at the 2-hour mark of a 4-hour trip) and that there was "nothing she could do" since we booked through Groupon. There was never any acknowledgment of our bad experience or any inconvenience, her only response was that there was nothing she could do and that they could tell we weren't having a good time (yet then no followup on any offer of trying to make it better). She said the only thing we could do was call Groupon and we could speak with the owner when he returned from running errands (he never called). The only upside was the water we did do was very enjoyable and Travis, the guide who dropped us off, who was the only person who tried to do what he could to make our experience enjoyable and was the only one to say I'm sorry or acknowledge that we didn't have the best experience. Don't be fooled - this company does not care about your experience if you use a third party service. read more