Glide beneath Dark Canyon walls on a family-friendly Big Bend river float
About 4 hours
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Thaddeus Niemeyer
January 31, 2026
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.
Thaddeus Niemeyer
January 31, 2026