Float the Canyons of the Rio Grande

4.9 (251 reviews) 7 h 30 min

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251 reviews

4.9

Floating the Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Smuggler's Cave — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Descend into the many canyons of the Rio Grande by boat. Float through the spectacular scenery of the international boundary. The water level determines which canyon we float through and whether we float in canoes, kayaks, or rafts. This scenic float is great for all ages. Come explore the Chihuahuan Desert and learn about the geology, plants, and history. This is a full day trip, you will be responsible for bringing your lunch, and we have the coolers to pack your lunch in.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Big Bend Boating and Hiking Company

Ages: Adults (3–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: All equipment to float the river will be provided: boats, PFD- personal floatation device, paddle, and a dry bag to keep your valuables in
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Terlingua Ghost Town

7 hours Admission included

The tour starts in Terlingua, TX. As we ride in vans to the river learn about the cultural history, geology, flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan Desert. Once at the river we will get outfitted in PFD's (personal floatation devices) and pack cameras and other valuables into dry bags. We will do a safety briefing and paddling instruction talk. After several hours of floating we will stop on the side of the river for a picnic and swim. You are responsible to pack a lunch and water bottle, we will have water to refill your bottles and coolers for your food. Alcoholic beverages are allowed in cans. We will continue our float down the international boundary.We typically return to Terlingua around 4:30 p.m.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet at our office 53570 Firestation Road,Terlingua. It is located on Hwy 118, 3 blocks North (towards Alpine) of the junction of Hwy 118 & Hwy 170 (gas station).The meet up time is 9 a.m. Central Time Zone, watch your clocks to make sure you are in the right time zone as they can change!

End point

We will meet at our office 53570 Firestation Road,Terlingua. It is located on Hwy 118, 3 blocks North (towards Alpine) of the junction of Hwy 118 & Hwy 170 (gas station).The meet up time is 9 a.m. Central Time Zone, watch your clocks to make sure you are in the right time zone as they can change!

Using your ticket

Once your reservation is made you will receive a confirmation email detailing the meet up location located in Terlingua, TX.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.