Big Bend
River Tours offers three spectacular canyons as a one day trip or spend two
or more nights out on the river to enjoy more of what each canyon has to
offer. Come and explore:
 Colorado
Canyon is the only volcanically formed canyon on the river and it's canyon
walls are draped in desert vegetation. The ride through the canyon is
filled with numerous Class I & II rapids. Panther Rapid, which can be a
Class III rapid, might shower you with water as you near the end of your
journey. Travel along the bottom of The Big Hill and listen to the
multitude of birds in the riparian area along the riverbanks.
 Time
allowing, you may visit an old stone corral or a hidden Tinaja (Spanish for
earthen jar) filled by a cold spring. This is a fun, beautiful trip,
suitable for almost anyone.
- AGE LIMITS:
4 + years.
- LENGTH:
7-8 hour 1 day trip to 3+ days
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- For a sample itinerary of both
the one day Colorado Canyon and two day Colorado Canyon,
click here.
- Colorado Canyon can be combined with
Santa Elena Canyon to make a four day trip.
Click here,
to find out more information on this 4 day combo Colorado & Santa Elena
Canyon trip.
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 The
most popular one or two day river trip offered, the Rio Grande River has
carved through over 1500 feet of sheer limestone rock, creating Santa Elena
Canyon. Along the way are varied rapids that continue to provide added
excitement. However, after entering the canyon, Rockslide Rapid, which can
be a class IV rapid with adequate water levels, looms ahead. Created many
years ago as the cliff face gave way choking the river with house-size
boulders.
 Short
hikes to an old candellia wax camp, Indian pictographs and Indian grinding
stones, Camp Misery, and Fern Canyon (a side canyon with small pools of
water that invite you to swim and whose rock walls get covered in ferns in
the springtime) may be included in your trip if time and water levels
permit.
You may see the endangered
Peregrine Falcon gliding on the thermals above the high canyon walls which
can add to an already amazing trip. On extended trips more time is spent
exploring other special places and watching some of the brightest stars in
the West Texas sky.
- AGE LIMITS: 7
+ years
- LENGTH:
9-10 hour 1 day trip to 3+ days
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- For a sample itinerary of the
one day, two or three day Santa Elena Canyon,
click here!
- Santa Elena Canyon can be combined
with Colorado Canyon to make a four day trip.
Click here,
to find out more information on this 4 day combo Colorado & Santa Elena
Canyon trip.
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The heart of "the bend" in the name that
describes the region, runs through Mariscal Canyon. A three hour drive
takes you on a journey through Big Bend National Park along a dirt road
known as The River Road. Colorful landscapes and majestic mountains stand
for your viewing pleasure. Mariscal canyon is a limestone canyon with tall,
sheer walls along the way, towering over 1800 feet above you. The Rock
Pile and Tight Squeeze add to your excitement as Class III rapids.
Breath-taking scenery abounds on this journey around the bend of the Big
Bend. Time allowing, enjoy a visit to Mariscal Mine, Hermit's Cave and the
Breaks.
- AGE LIMITS: 8
+ years
- LENGTH:
10 hour 1 day trip to 3 days
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- For a sample itinerary of the one
day Mariscal Canyon through three day Mariscal Canyon,
click here!
- This trip, Mariscal Canyon, can be
combined with Boquillas Canyon to make a five to six day trip (depending
on water level).
Click here
to find out more information on this combo Mariscal and Boquillas Canyon
trip.
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 Boquillas
Canyon is the longest and most tranquil of Big Bend's major canyons. The
Rio Grande has carved into the Sierra del Carmen mountains, creating
canyon vistas rising thousands of feet from river to rim. At times, we
see El Pico, a 7,000-foot limestone pedestal, looming above us.
 On
this leisurely multi-day float trip, you have a lot of time for nature
study, star gazing, campfires, and just plain relaxing. Boquillas' few
rapids are gentle class I and II. The scenery on this trip makes it a
photographers paradise. With good water this trip can be done in three
days but is preferred as four to five days.
- AGE LIMITS: 6
+ years
- LENGTH:
3 to 5 days
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- For a sample itinerary of
Boquillas Canyon,
click here!
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- Day Trips:
- On all one day trips lunch is served
with selections of deli meats, chips and dips, crackers and cookies,
fruit, etc. For those who have special dietary needs, preferences, etc.
arrangements can be offered to accommodate you. We provide a small
waterproof bag to keep personal items including cameras, video cameras,
etc.
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- Overnight Trips:
- We provide waterproof bags for all
your personal items. If you do not have a sleeping bag, sleeping pad or
tent, you
can rent them from us for $10 each plus tax per trip. All your meals are included, from lunch
on the first day, all meals in between and ending with lunch on the last
day. Our exquisite dinners can include steak, lasagna, fajitas or
enchiladas and always includes wine and a dazzling dessert consisting of
cheesecake, freshly made dutch oven cakes or cobblers. Sit back and gaze
at the amazing scenery around you while your guides do the work. Then,
brightly shining, the stars come out, leaving you to gaze at the brightest
stars in Texas in awe.
- For an overnight packing list,
click here!
* Mariscal River Trips require us to go down the
River Road in the National Park. This road can become inaccessible in rainy
seasons. Please inquire as to the conditions of the road before committing
to a Mariscal Canyon River Trip and be prepared to accept last minute
changes to your trip if the road is impassable.
For prices on this trip or any of our
other ones, please look at the
Price list.
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