Float the Rio Grande on a Full-Day Big Bend Trip
Full-day Rio Grande float with canyon views and a riverside lunch
Duration
About 8 hours
Includes
Guide, gear, lunch
Highlights
Explore the lower Rio Grande on an easy-to-moderate full-day float in Big Bend, with canyon scenery and a riverside lunch included. Trip sections vary with water conditions and may include Hot Springs Canyon, Santa Elena Canyon, or Colorado Canyon.
- Float the tranquil lower Rio Grande on a full-day river trip
- See canyon sections selected based on current water levels
- Paddle by canoe, sit-on-top kayak, or raft depending on flows
- Enjoy a delicious riverside lunch during your day on the river
- Join a family-friendly trip for ages 6+ with a professional guide
What's Included
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- All river and safety equipment
- Riverside lunch
Things to know
Minimum age is 6. You should be in normal good health and ready for moderate paddling and possible swimming. If your trip takes place in Big Bend National Park, the park entrance fee is not included and you’ll need a park pass or be prepared to purchase one upon entry.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 2 weeks before trip date for a refund minus 10% of trip cost. Less than 2 weeks before trip date forfeits 50% of trip cost. Cancel within 24 hours of the trip or no-show: full payment, no refund.
FAQs
Meet at 8:00am in Terlingua at Further Adventures Office and Desert Sports Bike Shop, or at 9:30am in the National Park if your full-day float takes place there. Trip locations vary with water conditions, so if you have not been manually confirmed for an alternative meeting place, plan to meet in Terlingua at 8:00am.
If your trip takes place in the National Park, park entrance is not included. Bring your park pass or be prepared to purchase one on the way into the park.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, and sturdy shoes you do not mind getting wet. Wear sun-protective layers (like long pants and a long-sleeve shirt), and bring a dry change of clothes for after the trip.
Meeting details
Further Adventures Office and Desert Sports Bike Shop
