If you're visiting for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and looking for a great way to relax between the morning balloon flights and the evening balloon glows, then come join us on a kayaking trip on the Rio Grande. The changing Fall colors of the Rio Grande Bosque (Spanish for forest) from green, to gold is typically in full swing, the wildlife and migrating waterfowl is abundant and you'll experience the watermelon hue of the sun setting on the Sandia Mountains, thus giving them its namesake.
Our beginner-friendly kayak tours are great for out of town guest, including pilots and crew members!
A typical afternoon tour meets a 1pm and wraps by 6pm.
Full payment is due at the time of registration, and is non-refundable. Full payment is required to reserve your spot in this event. No spot is reserved untill full payment is received.
New Mexico Kayak Instruction accepts cash, check or credit cards over the phone.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Your payment is a reservation for an event with limited capacity. Cancellations or rescheduling request 4 or more days before the scheduled event are entitled to receive a refund, less a $30 cancellation fee. We're sorry, but cancellations or no-shows within 3 days of the event are non-refundable, and may not be transferred to another date. You may transfer or resell this ticket to another interested party. They should, however, complete this RSVP form and understand the cancellation policy.
I learned the "basics" that I "thought" I knew - after kayaking for 10 years, I realized I should have taken this course years ago…in addition to the "basics" I was amazed at the techniques I learned regarding paddling, strokes, maneuvers, rescues, navigation and expedition planning!
I took a roll class from Kelly. I have had some previous instruction in rolling and in boat handling techniques, but I learned more from Kelly in three hours in the pool than I did in a two day course from another instructor. I am very close to being able to roll after only one class. I'm sure with another class I'll be able to roll quite well. Kelly has a unique capability to explain how to roll, and has the patience to work with people who are having difficulty learning. He is a great teacher!