Since 1979 Big Bend River Tours outdoor outfitter has offered river trips, guided park tours, backroad tours, hiking and backpacking and now horseback …
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Mar 14, 2025
Perfect spring break adventure for family of 5 with teenagers. Maggie was an outstanding guide and the scenery was breathtaking. Despite the water being a little low we successfully canoed a beauti…Full review by Kim M
Mar 12, 2025
Booked the day before. Wind kicked up overnight. Wife wanted nothing to do with going on a canoe in 40 mph winds. Water was also very low and we would have to get out several times and carry the c…Full review by David Y
Feb 19, 2025
My husband and I did the one day Hot Springs tour and it was well worth it! We loved canoeing in the Rio Grande to get to the hot springs and saw so many beautiful birds and cute horses and cows alon…Full review by Kim C
Our group has an 8-year-old, three 6-year-olds, and a 1-year-old. All laid back and up for adventures. Would we be able to do any of the river trips with these ages?
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We had a friend who is 68 and not very mobile and BBRT planned a nice trip for us that took our friends limited mobility into account. The Hot Springs raft trip would probably be a …
We had a friend who is 68 and not very mobile and BBRT planned a nice trip for us that took our friends limited mobility into account. The Hot Springs raft trip would probably be a good bet. Much depends upon the water flow in the river. Hope you have a great trip, Big Bend is wonderful.
What items do I pack for a river trip? Water shoes, water bottle, wet bag, sun block, swim suit, ??? Is pick up and drop off at the office in Terlingua?
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Yes to water bottle, sunscreen, water shoes (or sneakers you don’t mind getting dirty/wet). There won’t really be much of a chance to swim, or at least wasn’t on our trip; you could …
Yes to water bottle, sunscreen, water shoes (or sneakers you don’t mind getting dirty/wet). There won’t really be much of a chance to swim, or at least wasn’t on our trip; you could ask if there will be on yours. They also did have sunscreen. If you have hiking-type, quick-dry pants, they are ideal. And yes, pickup,and drop-off are at the office in Terlingua. Hope you have a wonderful trip!
Is there any 1/2 day trips down river over the next couple of weeks ? Today dates 2-28-18 Please call Terry 512-217-7456
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I know that they do 1/2 day tours. As I recall, they don't go through Santa Elena Canyon. If possible I would recommend taking the whole day tour through the canyon.
Can you accommodate people in their early and late 60s? Fair health, low-moderate stamina. No experience with canoes. Late March/early April this year. What, if any, day river tour would be best?
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I`m 71 and had no problem with the raft(not canoe) trip through Santa Elena Canyon. It appeared to me that there were a couple of spots that would be pretty dicey in a canoe.
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When is the best time to go on the river?
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Anytime! Please note that the last twenty years in the Big Bend have been very dry. This creates a low water situation which sometimes eliminates the use of rafts...
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