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    Full-Day Rio Grande Float Tour in Big Bend

    Guided canyon float with riverside lunch in Big Bend

    5.0 stars• 66 reviews

    Duration

    About 8 hours

    Includes

    Guide, equipment, riverside lunch

    Highlights

    Float the lower Rio Grande through Big Bend canyon country on a guided river trip. Your route is selected based on current water conditions and may explore a range of canyon sections.

    • Explore a canyon route selected for current water conditions
    • Paddle tranquil lower Rio Grande waters through Big Bend
    • Travel by canoe or sit-on-top kayak in low water, or raft in higher flows
    • Discover canyon options including Hot Springs, Santa Elena and Colorado Canyons
    • Share a river trip suited to families and first-timers

    Itinerary

    This full-day tour meets at 8:00am in Terlingua or 9:30am in the national park if arranged manually by phone. Once we meet, guests will be given all necessary safety and boating equipment and will receive a safety speech covering the river and paddling techniques needed to navigate this mellow and stunning section of the Rio Grande.

    After lunch, your group will continue on the river get off the river by 3-3:30. Groups can expect to be back in Terlingua by 4-4:30.

    What's Included

    • Transportation
    • Professional guide
    • River and safety equipment
    • Riverside lunch

    Important details

    • Ages 6+ only
    • Requires normal good health and moderate exertion for paddling and possible swimming
    • Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, sturdy shoes that can get wet, and a change of clothes
    • For trips in Big Bend National Park, the park entrance fee applies and is not included in the listed price; a park pass is required for entry

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel more than 2 weeks before your trip for a refund minus 10% of trip cost. Cancel less than 2 weeks before and forfeit 50% of trip cost. Cancel within 24 hours or no-show and receive no refund.

    Product ID: 6EU49S

    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 and Desert Sports Bike Shop, 22937B FM170, Terlingua, TX 79852

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    Adult

    $206.65

    Ages 12+

    0

    Child

    $173.95

    Ages 6 to 11

    0

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    I’m not one to post reviews but we had the best time on a half day river trip today! Our guide, Billy, was very knowledgeable and had fun little factoids about so many things. We are experienced kayakers but new to canoe-ing. The group was small, which we really appreciated and felt comfortable the whole time. We are already planning our next trip back to Big Bend and plan on doing a multiple day river adventure with Further Adventures again next time! Thank you guys!

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    Erin

    April 19, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    I’m not one to post reviews but we had the best time on a half day river trip today! Our guide, Billy, was very knowledgeable and had fun little factoids about so many things. We are experienced kayakers but new to canoe-ing. The group was small, which we really appreciated and felt comfortable the whole time. We are already planning our next trip back to Big Bend and plan on doing a multiple day river adventure with Further Adventures again next time! Thank you guys!

    Photo of Erin

    Erin

    April 19, 2026

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