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    Big Bend Half Day Float Trip

    Glide beneath Dark Canyon walls on a family-friendly Big Bend river float

    From$102/ person

    Duration

    About 4 hours

    Highlights

    Glide beneath the walls of Dark Canyon and immerse yourself in rugged West Texas beauty on a popular half-day river float. This trip suits families and first-time paddlers, with craft matched to river levels.

    • Enjoy scenic canyon views and desert landscapes
    • Paddle calm sections with easy to moderate effort
    • Spot wildlife along the river
    • Choose from daily departures
    • Ride in canoes or sit-on-top kayaks at low flows
    • Float in rafts when river levels run higher

    Things to know

    Trips generally run October to March. You should be in normal good health and prepared for moderate paddling and possible swimming. A national park pass is required for entry.

    Cancellation policy

    Reservation cancellation more than 2 weeks before trip date receives a refund minus 10% of trip cost. Less than two weeks before trip date forfeits 50% of trip cost. A cancellation within 24hrs or a no-show on the day of the trip will result in full-payment and forfeit any refund.

    Experience provided by Further Adventures
    Experience provided by Further Adventures

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    Adult

    $102.01

    Ages 12+

    0

    Child

    $86.75

    Ages 6 to 11

    0

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We booked a canoe trip with them right before some bad weather hit, and I was happy that they didn't cancel due to weather. For the "half-day float" they take you through the most interesting part of the canyon just west of Lajitas. The flow rate of the river was sufficient to keep us from bottoming out, but make sure to inquire about that. I think just about anyone could do this trip, and your guide can help you if you can't manage your canoe. Our guide Caiti was very interesting and was able to answer just about any question I asked. I really enjoyed the peaceful river, and the canyon experience. I recommend this tour company.

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    Thaddeus Niemeyer

    January 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We booked a canoe trip with them right before some bad weather hit, and I was happy that they didn't cancel due to weather. For the "half-day float" they take you through the most interesting part of the canyon just west of Lajitas. The flow rate of the river was sufficient to keep us from bottoming out, but make sure to inquire about that. I think just about anyone could do this trip, and your guide can help you if you can't manage your canoe. Our guide Caiti was very interesting and was able to answer just about any question I asked. I really enjoyed the peaceful river, and the canyon experience. I recommend this tour company.

    Photo of Thaddeus Niemeyer

    Thaddeus Niemeyer

    January 31, 2026

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