"We loved our guide's anecdotal stories, along with his knowledge of the plants & formations - and he had a cute sense of humor that made the trip more enjoyable!" - H. Denton, San Antonio, Texas

Join our guides as they explore the rich and vast territory of the Big Bend! From spectacular sunsets to intriguing geological formations, our tours offer a close encounter with some remarkable landscapes.

Our tours are highly interpretive and offer the visitor an opportunity to learn more about the Big Bend. Trips leave daily from our office conveniently located in Study Butte on Farm Road 170 (click here for directions) just outside the west entrance of Big Bend National Park. Select from the variety of daily trips listed below and contact us now to start your adventure!

Summer Hours: Please note that Jeep tours during the period of May 15 - October 1 depart once a day at 9:00 a.m. from the FFOC office. 

Apache Trail
Join us as we travel to a native American site and explore the remains of a past encampment. Look closely for the markings of a previous civilization. Your guide will offer an intriguing insight into the ways of our Native Ancestors. Some walking is required.

Price
2 hours $40/person
Leaves daily at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Camp 360 (our most popular tour!)
Journey with the Far Flung Outdoor Centers to one of the best views in the Big Bend area! This tour exceeds expectations every time and is offered exclusively through Far Flung.We'll traverse a 4-wheel drive trail, stopping along the way to see 80 million year old fossils, old mining sites and a variety of rare Big Bend cacti! Cameras required!

Price
3 hours $59/person
Leaves daily at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Ten Bits Tour
Wander the land once roamed by dinosaurs. Explore a shelter cave called home by our Native Ancestors. This tour covers the best of Big Bend's natural and human history - from mining sites to dinosaur remains. This is the ultimate desert experience encompassing themes from some of our more popular tours. Some walking required. Part of this tour uses a National Park paleontologist as a interpretive guide. Lunch included. A portion of this tour includes some moderate walking. This tour requires a minimum of four guests.

Price
7 hours $120/person
Leaves daily at 9 a.m.

Lone Star Mine
Re-live the "boomtown" days of Big Bend's past. Walk among the ruins of fortunes won and lost. Marvel at the ingenuity of our early settlers. A great tour for those that want to combine a great view with the mining history of Big Bend.

Price
3 hours $60/person
Leaves daily at 9 p.m. and 2 p.m.
This trip departs from both Lajitas and Study Butte!

'Round the Bend
For the first time visitor to Big Bend or those that want more of the living history of the area, this easy adventure explores old ruins, geological formations and great views along the Ross Maxwell and Maverick roads. We call this tour Big Bend 101. Includes lunch.

Price
All Day $105/person
Leaves daily at 9 a.m.

Desert by Dark
Soak in the solitude as we journey through the backcountry to explore the richness of this vast country. We'll take night vision instruments and travel to "Moon Valley", a stark landscape where the early astronauts learned to drive the moon rover. A great introduction to Big Bend geology. This trip is available seasonally. Call our office for departure times.

Price
3 hours $79/person

Trip Notes:

• All prices are per person; Texas sales tax at 7.75% and park entrance fees (where applicable), not included.
• $5/person discount for children 12 and under
• Tours operate year round!
• Master Card, Visa, and Discover cards accepted.
• Group rates available (6 or more booked at the same time).
• Tour availability and prices subject to change without notice.
• Far Flung Outdoor Center reserves the right to alter, modify or cancel any tour due to weather or other conditions that might affect the safety or comfort of our guests. Full refund given if Far Flung Outdoor Center cancels a tour.
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For Your Comfort:

• Wear comfortable walking shoes and outdoor clothing. Hat and sunglasses recommended.
• Tours not recommended for pregnant women or persons with back or neck injuries.
• Minimum age is 4, with parent supervision.
• Ice water provided on all tours; food and glass containers not allowed.

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