Come experience the border from a boat, float between Texas and Mexico on the Rio Grande! Come see the canyons of Big Bend. Rafts, canoes, or kayaks are available, depending on water level.

PRICE: See Booking Site

 

Full description
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.
See more

Highlights
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.

Includes
Full day guided trip
All necessary river gear
Dry bags for your personal belongings
Cooler to pack your lunch into
Ice water to refill your water bottle
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
Tips for your guide
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

 

 

Explore thousands of upcoming events, local tours, top restaurants, and the best places to stay in Texas. You can also check out our dedicated city guide for Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Waco.

 

Ready for an unforgettable weekend? Plan your trip around our Featured Events like Super Bowl Weekend, the Phoenix Open, NBA All-Star Weekend, Mardi Gras, CIAA, and more. Click here to see all Featured Events.