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A river canyon with steep cliffs and people kayaking. 1
A sign for Big Bend Boating & Hiking Company with a red background and an eagle graphic. 2
Two people kayaking in a narrow canyon with steep rock walls. 3
People paddling in canoes on a river surrounded by greenery and hills. 4
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Terlingua: Rio Grande Full-Day Guided Raft/Kayak/Canoe Trip

By Big Bend Boating and Hiking Company
10.0 out of 10
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Overview

  • Enjoy a day of fun and adventure on the Rio Grande River.
  • Take in the stunning scenery of the Rio Grande River and its canyons.
  • Learn new skills or improve your existing ones with the help of a guide.
  • Take home some great photos of your day on the river with your friends.
  • Float the border between Texas and Mexico.

Activity location

    • Big Bend National Park
    • Brewster County, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 53570 TX-118, Terlingua, TX 79852, USA | Meet at the "Big Bend Boating and Hiking Company" office in Terlingua. Look for the black building with an orange sign out front.
    • Terlingua, Texas, United States

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What's included, what's not

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    Full day guided trip
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    All necessary river gear
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    Dry bags for your personal belongings
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    Cooler to pack your lunch into
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    Ice water to refill your water bottle
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    Clothes and sturdy shoes that you do not mind getting wet. You can wear sandals, rubber rain boots, or old tennis shoes as they will get wet. No flip flops or shoes that come off your feet easily. Bring sunscreen and bug spray. Please dress in layers if it is cold and bring rain gear as needed. You can bring additional clothing to put in your drybag. We will have a dry bag for your cameras. Medications, such as epi-pens, inhalers, nitro-glycerin, or insulin
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    Tips for your guide
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    All guests must pay their own park entrance fee as we enter into the national park, an America the Beautiful Pass or 7 day vehicle pass will cover the whole group. There is a chance we may be floating in the Big Bend Ranch State Park where this entrance fee is not required. You may wait to get the pass digitally on the morning of the trip

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Glass objects
  • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People with back problems

What you can expect

Embark on a full-day adventure on the Rio Grande River. Take in the scenic views as you float through the epic canyons of the Rio Grande on a fully guided and equipped trip. Learn or work on your boating skills as you navigate the river's class I rapids.

Meet your guide at the Big Bend Boating & Hiking Company office and drive down to the river. Choose between a raft, canoe, or kayak, depending on the water levels. Rafts are perfect for first-timers, while canoes and kayaks are great for those who want to paddle.

At lower water levels, paddle a canoe or kayak. Canoes are 2-seaters with the option to ride smaller kids in the middle. The kayaks are single or tandem sit-in or sit-on-top and are lots of fun.

Enjoy the scenic views as you float down the river. Take some fun pictures with your friends and family as you make your way through the epic canyons of the Rio Grande.

Location

Activity location

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    • Big Bend National Park
    • Brewster County, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 53570 TX-118, Terlingua, TX 79852, USA | Meet at the "Big Bend Boating and Hiking Company" office in Terlingua. Look for the black building with an orange sign out front.
    • Terlingua, Texas, United States