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P.O. Box 317 Terlingua, TX 79852 1-800-545-4240 1-432-371-3033 |
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This itinerary is intended as an example only. Your trip may vary somewhat depending on weather and river conditions, your guide and your group's interests. If you enjoy you trip, gratuities for your guides are always appreciated.
One Day Santa Elena Canyon Canoe "Boomerang" Adventure
This
trip is only offered during low water periods. The put in point is at the
"mouth" of Santa Elena Canyon. No canoe experience is necessary
but paddling is mandatory. The ability to assist in carrying canoes and
gear is very helpful, and a spirit of adventure is a must. If you've never
paddled before, your guide will explain the strokes to you before the trip.
Check
in at our office in Terlingua at 7:45A.M. and meet your guide for the day.
Please wear shoes that you don't mind getting wet, muddy and that will stay on
your feet. Also clothes that you don't mind getting wet or muddy. Bring a water bottle to carry with you in your canoe.
You will also need sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat! We can provide
dry bags or waterproof ammo cans for cameras, please let us know if you need
one.
Once
at the put in, with two to a canoe (or three if you have a small child) you will
be paddling upstream into Santa Elena Canyon where the walls reach skyward 1500
feet.
You will enjoy a full deli style lunch prepared
riverside by your guide.
The return trip downstream to your starting point is more leisurely as you go with the flow and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the canyon walls and the songs of the canyon wren.
After loading gear and canoes we head back to our office, thus ends your adventure for the day.
Two Day Santa Elena Canyon "Boomerang" Adventure
For
those of you wishing to enjoy the experience of a longer trip, we also offer our
"boomerang" trip as an overnight adventure giving you
more time for relaxation, exploration of the canyon, star gazing and an
incredible night time outdoor dining event.
You may have more time to paddle farther into the canyon on these longer trips, or just kick back and take in the sights and sounds
of the river and the spectacular views of the star filled sky at night.
All
overnight or multiday trips depart from our office in Terlingua at 9:00 a.m. and
they have a scheduled take out time on day two or three between 3 and 4 p.m. This
will allow you to return in time to enjoy some local nitelife at the local
watering holes in Terlingua.
All meals, from lunch the first day to lunch the last day are included. Our guides are all wonderful "chefs". We offer wine with dinner each evening but you are welcome to bring your own "drink of choice" in a small cooler.
Above our guide is preparing a scrumptious feast on a Two day "Boomerang" Trip.
This trip is offered for low water boating only and gives an alternate solution for those wishing to do overnight trips in canoes.
If you would like information on the price of this trip please visit our Price Sheet.
Our trips include guides, canoes, life vests, meals, plenty of drinking water, shuttles to and from the river, and all miscellaneous river gear, excluding sleeping bags, pads and tents (bag $10, pad $10 and tent $10 per trip plus tax). If you need these, please let us know at the time of reservation. You are welcome to bring sodas, beer or other beverages in a small cooler.