Since the ’80s, we’ve been hauling our gourmet chef (goes by the name of Francoise) out into complete wilderness to give us a taste of luxury in the wild. We bet you won’t find more cracking food, good company, and views to boot then on our gourmet river trips!

Trip Details

Price

$899 per person

This trip requires a $50/person non-refundable deposit with the balance due 10 days prior to the date of the trip.


Required minimum age

12 years old


Departure time

Trip meets at 8:15 am and departs around 8:45 am


Availability

2021 trip date: To be announced soon!   October, 2021


Minimum group size

We require at least a total of four guests to operate the trip.


Meeting point

Far Flung Outdoor Center. Click here to see how to find us.


Tour duration

3 days, 2 nights


Difficulty

Easy; this trip will travel through a primitive area with no formal restroom facilities or lodging


About the canoe/raft

Since our river flows are largely regulated by seasonal rainfall and dam releases from Mexico, our ability to predict water levels too far in advance is limited. When planning your multi-day trip on the Rio Grande, please understand that the trip may be conducted by canoe or raft.


Included

  • Transport to the river (15-passenger van)
  • The friendliest expert guides
  • PFD (personal flotation device)
  • Waterproof bags for personal items
  • Tents
  • River Equipment
  • Stories of the river
  • Safety talk
  • All park use fees
  • All meals*

*Francois Maeder, who owns Crumpet’s Restaurant in San Antonio, has accompanied Far Flung on our gourmet river trips since 1988. Francois designs and coordinates the menu, then oversees our staff in its production. Expect gourmet meals, white tablecloths, fine wine, and music each night.


Not Included

  • Sleeping bag, pad, and personal gear
  • Energy surcharge
  • Texas sales tax at 8.25%
  • Tips

About the guide

Certified in wilderness first aid and CPR, our guides are outdoor enthusiasts with many years’ experience of running rivers. They’ll haul the gear and, with a little encouragement, even provide entertainment. Realizing that personal involvement increases one’s enjoyment of a trip, they will welcome your interest in learning how to row, paddle, or better understand the desert plant and animal life. Our staff will enrich your experience by sharing their knowledge of Big Bend’s extensive natural and human history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Because the trip will take us through primitive areas of Big Bend, bathroom facilities are limited. The put-ins and take-outs along the half-day section have compost type toilets. Our guides will carry a basic toilet system, but your choice of restroom will be “pink or blue” bushes or large rocks. You will have access to the Far Flung Outdoor Center restrooms before and after the trip.

You will NOT need a passport or any form of identification to float the Rio Grande, however, due to Homeland Security regulations, we won’t be stopping on the Mexican side of the river for hikes, snacks or other activities.

If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, we strongly advise you to bring your passport, visa, or other related documentation which will not be required on the river but will be needed to clear Border Patrol checkpoints on your way out of the Big Bend area.

We have a retail store complete with t-shirts, shorts, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottles, and many other outdoor accessories. Our store will be open before and after your trip in the event you need to purchase any last minute article or trip mementos.

This trip require a $20 person, non-refundable deposit with the balance due 10 days prior to the date of the trip. Cancellations 10 days prior to departure forfeit the deposit amount. Cancellations (including no-shows) within 10 days of the trip departure forfeit the entire cost of the trip.

FFOC reserves the right to alter, modify or cancel any trip or a portion of any trip due to weather, water levels or the safety and convenience of our guests. It is the intent of FFOC to operate the river tours in cases where the safety of our guests is not compromised. Guests should appreciate that inclement weather may not be cause for a trip cancellation.

Trip participants must understand and appreciate that river rafting, canoeing, and wilderness travel involve certain inherent risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, loss of or damage to personal property, personal injury, or fatality resulting from: capsize of raft or canoe, collision with a vehicle, vessel, rock, log, tree or other obstacles; falling while aboard a raft; accident or illness in remote places with limited or no medical facilities; and exposure to temperature extremes or inclement weather.
We require all of our guests to sign an agreement and acknowledgment of risk before taking the trip. From time to time, we use photographs and videos of our trips for promotional and business purposes. By going on our trip, you consent to the use of your image, without compensation, for FFOC marketing activities. See you on the river!

Get Out & Explore

Fresh coffee & merch

While you’re at the Far Flung Outdoor Center, start your day off right by indulging in a fresh cup of coffee, homemade muffins, bagels, and kolaches at our on-site coffee shop. Once you’re recharged and ready to go, head on over to our retail shop, pick up some merch, and head out into Big Bend wearing your new threads!