New Year's on the Rio Grande, 2010

Far Flung uncorks a special New Year's celebration featuring Butch Hancock and Steve Fromholz - as they rock the canyon walls of the Rio Grande for TWO exciting evenings - Big Bend style!

We'll gawk in daytime wonder at the majesty of Santa Elena Canyon, savor the taste of fajitas and bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin for dinner, and then listen to two legendary minstrels tell campfire tales under the stars. New Year's doesn't get much better. We're already preparing the champagne for 2010...

Call 800-839-7238 or email us to book now for 2010.

Price:

  • $725 per person plus Texas sales tax of 7.75% and energy surcharge.
  • Park entrance fees, if applicable, are not included.

Here is a sample river itinerary: (please note that this trip may run by canoe or raft, depending on water levels in the Rio Grande)

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Explore the Possibilities of Our Other River Trips
The Half-Day Float One-Day Trips Overnight Trips
3-Day Trips 5-Day Trips 7-10 Day Trips
Gourmet Trips Music Trips Wine Tasting
Family Adventure Stargazing New Year's
Should you choose to arrive the night before our departure date (most folks do),
consider making arrangements with the Big Bend Motor Inn for overnight lodging. They are conveniently located near the national park entrance and our office.

For other lodging ideas, visit our "Where to Stay" page.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 (Day 1 - Departure Day)

We'll meet at our offices in Terlingua at 8:15 a.m. to pack our gear in waterproof bags before heading for the river. Our journey today takes us into true backcountry wilderness. We'll stop to explore some side canyons and enjoy a specially prepared river lunch. Our overnight camp will be set up alongside the Rio Grande, so while you take time to hike, explore, or just relax, our staff will prepare dinner. Darkness (and we do mean complete darkness) will kick off our celebration with Butch and Steve.

Thursday, December 31, 2009 (Day 2)

Another day to explore the canyons of the Rio Grande and their inner secrets! Depending on the size of the group and time schedule, we might "layover" at our camp and enjoy some nice hiking and exploring. Or we'll break camp and move further into the canyon for our New Year's Eve celebration. After dinner, Steve and Butch will fire up the guitars and the vocals and we'll bring in the new year with music, champagne and party favors.

Friday, January 1, 2010 (New Years! - Day 3)

After a Big Bend breakfast, we'll continue our journey down the Rio Grande with a brief stop for lunch and some more light hiking before our mid-afternoon take-out. We are generally back at the FFOC office by 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

We Provide

All meals while at camp, guides, equipment, tents, waterproof bags, shuttle to and from the river, champagne, party favors and live music.

You Provide

Personal gear, sleeping bag and pad (we have limited quantities for rent at $20 per trip), hotel lodging on December 29 and/or January 1.

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

Have a question? Call us at 800-839-7238 or email us at [email protected]