Hot Springs Canyon Paddle Tour in Big Bend
A family-friendly Rio Grande paddle through remote Chihuahuan Desert scenery
Duration
About 8 hours
Includes
Lunch, safety and boating gear
Highlights
Explore the remote Chihuahuan Desert by river on a mellow outing suited to families and first-time paddlers.
- Look for wildlife along the remote river corridor
- Discover glimpses of southwest Texas's Wild West past
- Travel in a canoe or hardshell sit-on-top kayak during low river flows
- Ride in a raft when higher river flows require it
Itinerary
This full-day tour meets at 8:00am in Terlingua, or 9:30 at Rio Grande Village in Big Bend National Park. 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. Your group will paddle your way downstream enjoying the sweeping scenic vistas, have lunch at Langford Hotsprings, and end the day with a paddle through Hot Springs Canyon.
We will plan to be back at the parking lot around 3:30. Groups can expect to be back in Terlingua by 4:30-5pm.
What's Included
- Safety and boating equipment
- Riverside lunch
Important details
- Ages 6+ only
- Requires normal good health and readiness for moderate paddling exertion and possible swimming
- Bring a park pass; park entrance is not included in the listed price
- Arrive on time; early arrival is not needed
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 2 weeks before your trip for a refund minus 10% of the trip cost. Cancel less than 2 weeks before and forfeit 50% of the trip cost. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows receive no refund.
Product ID: 245YY7
FAQs
Look for the name Further Adventures.
Gratuities are appreciated for exceptional service; 15–20% is appropriate.
Meeting details
Further Adventures or Rio Grande Village in Bed Bend National Park