Far Flung

Five-Day Guided Adventures

Explore the wild places of Big Bend's canyons. You'll have 5 days and 4 nights to fully experience all that Big Bend has to offer in one of the canyons below. Our friendly guides will take you on hikes, tell you desert stories and let you bask in desert stillness. The only thing better than spending five days on the last frontier in the United States, is spending 7-10 days...

Call 1-800-839-7238, email us to reserve your adventure or join an already scheduled trip

Prices are per person, excluding Texas sales tax @ 7.75% and park entrance fees

$10/person/day discount for children 12 and under

Santa Elena Canyon

With its sheer walled limestone canyon created by faulting and carved by water and wind, the Santa Elena Canyon (20 miles) is one of the most written about and photographed canyons in Big Bend National Park. Fully explored by Captain Robert Hill in 1899, this canyon is a favorite of modern day explorers.

Mariscal Canyon

Big Bend's most remote canyon begins its ten-mile journey at Talley and ends at Solis in the far southern reaches of the park. This is true wilderness as access to this canyon can be limited by weather and road conditions. Add this to your list of must see canyons in the Big Bend.

Boquillas Canyon

At 33 miles, Boquillas Canyon is the longest and most extensive river canyon in the Big Bend.

Near Mexico's Sierra del Carmen mountain range the vertical relief from river level to mountain-top is over 7000 feet! This is a nice easy float trip by canoe (perfect for beginners) that can be done in three of four days depending on water flows. Great side hikes!

Check out our Multi-Day Trip Notes for a packing list, weather conditions, sample itinerary, bathroom protocol and other important information you'll need on your guided adventure in Big Bend.

Rafts

We use commercial grade Hypalon rafts equipped with a metal frame and oarlocks. Our guides are stationed in the middle of the raft and, with two long oars, navigate the boat downstream. Guests ride in the front and rear compartments of the raft and are generally not involved in the steering or maneuvering of the boat. This option is very popular for folks wanting to just relax and enjoy the ride. We can offer a guided paddle raft for those groups wanting to more exercise and interaction with steering
the boat.

Canoes

Our 16'canoes, made by Old Town, seat two guests comfortably along with personal gear. At lower water levels, canoes go easily where inflatable rafts cannot. Canoeing the Rio Grande does not require any previous experience or an Olympic fitness level - just a willingness to paddle.

Beginning canoeists and those who haven't paddled since summer camp will receive a short introductory lesson from our experienced staff in order to help keep your canoe moving straight. We provide close proximity, on river support to paddlers, and encourage those who want a little more excitement during their trip to try out a canoe!

Please Note: Changing water conditions may affect the choice of craft for any river trip. Although we make every attempt to accommodate guest needs, river conditions on the day of departure may dictate a change in itinerary and boat selection. When you sign on for a trip, our staff will update you on the best boating option and canyon available for your particular date.

Call (800) 839-7238 or email us to make a reservation or ask any questions.