Float the Canyons of the Rio Grande

Overview

Descend into the many canyons of the Rio Grande by boat. Float through the spectacular scenery of the international boundary. The water level determines which canyon we float through and whether we float in canoes, kayaks, or rafts. This scenic float is great for all ages. Come explore the Chihuahuan Desert and learn about the geology, plants, and history. This is a full day trip, you will be responsible for bringing your lunch, and we have the coolers to pack your lunch in.

City: Big Bend National Park

Sun 06 Apr

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Starting at $140.00

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Sun 06 Apr

Starting at $140.00

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What's Included

Private transportation

All equipment to float the river will be provided: boats, PFD- personal floatation device, paddle, and a dry bag to keep your valuables in

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Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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The tour starts in Terlingua, TX. As we ride in vans to the river learn about the cultural history, geology, flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan Desert. Once at the river we will get outfitted in PFD's (personal floatation devices) and pack cameras and other valuables into dry bags. We will do a safety briefing and paddling instruction talk. After several hours of floating we will stop on the side of the river for a picnic and swim. You are responsible to pack a lunch and water bottle, we will have water to refill your bottles and coolers for your food. Alcoholic beverages are allowed in cans. We will continue our float down the international boundary.We typically return to Terlingua around 4:30 p.m.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (159)

Travis_G

Mar 2025

Great staff, quality equipment and a well planned trip made for a great family experience on the Rio Grand with excellent scenery in Big Bend National Park!

Karen_W

Mar 2025

The boating guides were very friendly and helpful. Be aware that if the water is very low, you'll need to get out and sometimes drag your boat along for a bit, as we did. I'm in good shape for my age of 63, but if you have any sort of weakness/occasional back pain, you should know that I tried two different styles of kayaks and the positions I had to sit in for several hours paddling caused severe pain in my back, so it was hard to enjoy the experience. Where we had to stop for lunch, there were not nearly enough picnic tables for the group, so we were forced to plop down in the dirt amongst the dust and cow manure to eat our sack lunches. Lastly, we had to sit in the very back of a 15-passenger van for an hour to get to the site and then an hour back in the very warm afternoon (it was spring break). The driver had warned us that we might need to use the windows rather than the van's AC on the drive back, and that was true. However, only for a moment a couple of times were the windows cracked to let air circulate throughout the entire van. There were NO vents in the very back, and although the other passengers seemed to get some relief eventually from the AC, we were stiflingly hot and becoming ill from the stuffiness for the entire hour's drive back. I commented to the group that we could only get air when the windows were actually opened a bit, but it seemed I was ignored.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for the feedback. You visited us during spring break, the busiest week of the year, so I do understand that the picnic tables were full, as were the vans. I have been guiding for 20 years, and none of the 15 passenger vans have vents for the back row- who designed this? Maybe if you ever go on another river trip, request a canoe instead of a kayak, so it will be good for your back.

KimV568

Mar 2025

Great place to visit and stay. Short drive to Big Bend State and National Park and to Terlingua. Beautiful golf course, shops and hospitality.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for taking time to write your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time in the Big Bend area.