"I teach American History in Fort Worth, Texas and always sing the praises of Los
Rios River Runners to my students and colleagues. I look forward to my next outing with your wonderful company and crew."
Wes Horne
Burleson, TX
"The scenery was great and the lunch was tasty and filling. Most of all, however, what made the trip the most enjoyable were the guides! Their skill, efficiency, friendliness, and their concern for our safety were as much as one could hope for. Thanks for a great outing!"
Bill Stallcup
"A dream come true for us first-timer Dallas suburbanite knuckleheads. I felt like we were on National Geographic Explorer, not just watching it on tv. The Los Rios people showed us a unique glimpse of nature and America that is vanishing, with an absolutely perfect chemistry of safety, fun, and total professional delivery. Got to do it again ... Viva Los Rios!"
Sterling Forsythe & family
Carrollton, TX
Group Trips
Los Rios River Runners offers discounts to groups of 12 or more on all trips, with the exception of the Taos Box on weekends.
Family Trips
Most of our trips are suitable for children and active seniors. We recommend the half-day Racecourse, the full-day Lower Gorge and the overnight Chama trips.
Some of our trips are suitable for very young children and seniors. We have carried passengers from eight months old to over eighty. We have also done trips for the visually and hearing impaired, and those with other physical challenges. Consider the half-day Orilla Verde, the Native Cultures Feast & Float, and the overnight Chama which can be adapted to avoid the larger rapids.
Call or e-mail us, and we'll help you make the best choice for your family.
Young People
The benefits of a river trip are incalculable: it builds self-esteem, demonstrates the importance of leadership and teamwork, teaches young people about human interaction and working together, introduces them to a new and healthy sport, and teaches them to appreciate wildlife and the wilderness.
We have a great deal of experience with church, school, and Scout groups, and with organizations that work with at-risk teenagers. Please contact us to discuss what we might be able to do for you.
If you are bringing a group and want to download our liability release form for parents to sign, click here.
Business Trips
Do you need to build teamwork in your business?
Whitewater rafting is a uniquely effective way to instill in people what real teamwork is all about, and the importance of communication, clarity, foresight, and patience in a team leader. Away from the daily grind, your team can recharge their batteries, get new creative ideas, and gain a new perspective on their work. Studies have shown that moving water releases ions which counterbalance the ions that human beings emit under stress: Being on the river can reduce your stress levels!
Whether you use a raft trip as a unique and powerful training tool or as a reward for successful work, the special atmosphere of a wilderness canyon can do wonders for your company spirit.
Custom-Tailored Trips
We are happy to extend the time you spend on the river if you'd like a wilderness retreat for four days or even longer. We can also arrange for specialists to accompany you, such as:
• a gourmet chef
• a musician
• an astronomer
• an archaeologist
• an expert on wine for a wine-tasting trip
• an artist
• a performance poet
• a qualified massage therapist
• a teacher of yoga, Tai Chi or Qi Gong
• a meditation teacher