Rio Grande Adventure: Paddling & Hiking Big Bend

Explore Big Bend’s Rio Grande with expert guides, paddle through Hot Springs Canyon, enjoy a riverside lunch, and visit Langford Hot Springs.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Big Bend National Park - Visitors can look forward to an exciting and engaging day of paddling and exploration, guided by a knowledgeable local expert, with a delightful riverside lunch included.
    Please be aware that if you do not already possess a park pass, the entrance fee is not included in our ticket price. The shortest pass is valid for one…
What's Included
  • All river running and safety gear is included.
  • Lunch
  • Guide
  • Transport from meeting location and back to your vehicle.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • National Park $30 per family/group.
Additional Information

Join us for an exciting day of paddling and hiking along the stunning Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park! The journey through Hot Springs Canyon offers an engaging and active way to explore and learn about the area, ensuring you make the most of your visit to Big Bend. Participants can look forward to expert guides, a riverside lunch, a visit to the…

Location
450 A Park Rte 12
Park Route 12
Meeting in Terlingua, Tx we will meet you at 8am at the Further Adventures Outpost. If you are meeting us in the park we will meet at 9:30am at the Rio Grande Village Visitor's Center.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Laurenliz
Mar 16, 2025
A "Must Do" While in Big Bend - We had a blast on the river with Billy and Sierra. Id definitely add a full day Hot Springs canoe trip to your itenerary. Seeing the park from the perspective of the Rio Grande was amazing and the kids absolutely loved the flexibility of jumping out and swimming in the deep spots and soaking in the hot springs.
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Nickgv2595xw
Mar 15, 2025
A great experience, kids loved it - We did the full day Hot Springs Canyon trip with Jane as our guide. It was a great experience and Jane was an outstanding guide. It was a beautiful way to see this section of the park. FYI, this is also a great excursion for kids; 12 and 15 year old boys loved it. Jane was so full of expertise and knowledge about the park and everything we were seeing, and she expertly guided the boys in navigating the fun turns and bends in the river. The boys loved swimming in the Rio Grande and the fact that they were on the border between two countries. 5 stars and huge thumbs up for Further Adventures and Jane.
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Andrea_s
Jan 5, 2025
Billy made this experience amazing! - Great way to see Big Bend with little time. Billy was such an amazing guide. We felt right at home while he was telling stories and facts about the town and river.
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Q1401zfbrandont
Dec 29, 2024
Great experience 👍 - The trip was very organized and went smoothly. Our guide Nick was great. I will definitely be contacting Far Flung Adventures if I make it to Taos, New Mexico and requesting Nick.
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Majstrit
Dec 22, 2024
Great experience! - Fabulous tour with Jane. We had a blast and enjoyed all the knowledge she had about the area. Great picnic near the hot springs and spectacular vores on the way. Also great for kids (12 and 14 years)
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Digitalnomad99
Nov 24, 2024
Beautiful Canoe Trip - We had an incredible time on our canoe trip down the Rio Grande in Big Bend NP. It was easy going, & a ton of fun. I loved seeing all of the birds, horses, & donkeys alongside the river. Our guide, Billy, was the best. He knew so much about the plant life, animals, history, & culture. He took really great care of us. We stopped to enjoy the scenic views, a soak at the Hot Springs, & a really nice lunch prepared special for us. I would highly recommend experiencing Big Bend by river if you have the chance. We were in excellent hands with Billy & Further Adventures, & we will definitely book another trip with them the next time we are in town.
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Elizabeth
Nov 8, 2024
You should canoe the Rio Grande! - We had a wonderful time canoeing the Rio Grande and enjoyed the day on the river and a soak in the Hot Springs too. Our superb guide Billy Miller really enhanced our paddle with his knowledge of the flora and history and culture of the area. He was helpful and attentive and we were so happy to out on the river in this beautiful area. Highly recommend! Not a challenging paddle, at least during this low river stage.
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From $185
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).