My husband and I really enjoyed the half day kayak trip. Reed, our leader, was witty and knowledgeable. Caroline was great with assistance. Going down the Rio Grande was one of our favorite experiences while visiting the Big Bend area.
Experience the charm of the Mexican village of Boquillas with Far Flung Outdoor Center. Guests will paddle canoes through scenic foothills, enjoy a light lunch featuring local delicacies, and embark on an optional guided hike to Boquillas Canyon Overlook. The day concludes with time to explore the village’s shops and restaurants before returning to the U.S.
Trip Details
Price
$199 per person, plus taxes and fees
Departure Dates and Times
Daily
Winter, Fall & Spring (September 15 – April 30) at 8:00 a.m.
Please call our office at 432-371-2633 for any questions regarding availability.
Trips depart at 8:00 a.m.
Trip returns to Far Flung at approximately 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Check your time zone against FFOC’s time zone here.
Requirements
- Must have a valid US passport
- This trip requires a minimum of people to operate
- Recommended cash for spending in town
Included
- PFDs (personal flotation devices) and double-bladed paddles
- Waterproof bags for personal items
- International ferry fee and transportation
- Iced water
- Lunch*
*A light local delicacy is included which may feature gorditas, tacos, or tamales. The trip ends in the town of Boquillas where you can sit at one of the few restaurants to have an authentic Mexican meal with margaritas, beer, or sodas. (Recommended cash for lunch in town.)
Not Included
- Texas sales tax at 8.25%
- Gratuity
- Park fees
Meeting Location
Far Flung Outdoor Center (click here for directions)
Type of Boat Used
We use Old Town two person canoes for our one day trips.
Recommended Minimum Age
8 years
Difficulty
Easy; paddling is required on trips traveling by canoe.
Deposit and Cancellation
100% deposit taken at time of booking. Our cancellation policy is as follows:
Full refund- cancellations made within 48 hours of booking minus a $25 cancellation fee.
50% refund- cancellations made after 48 hours of booking and at least 8 days prior to trip date, minus a $25 cancellation fee.
No refund- cancellations made within 7 days of trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. There are bathrooms at the Border Station and in the town of Boquillas.
Yes! You will need to bring a valid US passport for everyone going on this trip.
Yes! Boquillas, MX, is a small, friendly village where locals warmly welcome visitors, creating a safe and inviting atmosphere. The crossing and village are closely monitored by both U.S. and Mexican authorities, ensuring security for all guests. Guided tours and the community’s hospitality make it a safe and enjoyable destination.
We have a shop 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.
Boquillas River Trips require the full deposit when booking. Our cancellation policy is as follows: Full refund- cancellations made within 48 hours of booking minus a $25 cancellation fee. 50% refund- cancellations made after 48 hours of booking and at least 8 days prior to trip date, minus a $25 cancellation fee.
No refund- cancellations made within 7 days of trip.
It is rare that FFOC will cancel a trip, but in the event we do, all money (including deposits) will be refunded.
**If you forget your passport, you will not be allowed to go on the trip and you will not be refunded.
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, kayaking 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.
Our river tour was amazing and so much fun! The Casitas were so wonderful when the weather turned freezing on Tuesday. We had an excellent time getting kolaches and muffins and coffee each morning too. We really want to come back annually now! This was our first trip to BB and you all made it even more memorable!
The Far Flung Center gets better and better each time we visit. Thank you for sharing your hard work, expertise and enthusiasm with all of us. We truly appreciate it … and can’t wait to return.
I really REALLY enjoyed our Rio Grande kayak tour, and believe me, I’m not a kayak girl. I’m actually pretty terrified of deep water. My husband even asked me not to cry when we were going on that tour. I didn’t!! I loved it! Rapids weren’t really rapids, so I felt pretty safe there, and other parts of Rio Grande were like floating on lazy river( just missed drink in my hand) Olivia and two other guides were so easy going, fun and helpful!!! I totally recommend Far Flung and I’m looking forward to go back and do more fun things with them!
Gosh – every single guide on our tour was FANTASTIC. Truly. Great customer service, friendly and kind, knowledgeable and thoughtful. We had such a fun experience and really thought you hit it out of the park with the team who worked with us that day. Kayaks are kayaks, but people make the difference – and your team was wonderful. They were encouraging and welcoming to our kids (ages 6 and 11), and it was just one of the highlights of our rather-adventure-packed trip. Thank you for finding some really great team members; that isn’t easy!
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!