Frequently asked questions

Spring (March – April) Day: 75-90°F, night: 45-60°F

Summer (May – September) Day: 85-100+°F, night: 70-80°F

Fall (October – December) Day: 70-85°F, night: 45-60°F

Winter (January – February) Day: 55-75°F, night: 30-50°F

Rainfall averages 10-12 inches per year, with the majority of rainfall during the months of July – September.

Because the trip will take us through primitive areas of Big Bend, bathroom facilities are limited. 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.

Many guests ask us whether tipping the guides is appropriate. If you believe the guide exceeded your service expectations, please feel free to leave a tip. They will certainly appreciate it 😊

Full deposit is required at the 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.

It is rare that FFOC will cancel a trip, but in the event we do, all money (including deposits) will be refunded.

Trip participants must understand and appreciate that riding or driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) involves some risk. These risks include, but are not limited to:

  1. Forces of nature, including extreme heat, cold, hail, rain, and lightning
  2. Possible roll-over or loss of control of an ATV driven by you or others related to excessive speed, rough, steep or narrow trails and collisions with other vehicles, boulders, vegetation, wild animals, livestock or other man-made or natural objects
  3. Accident or illness without access to immediate evacuation or availability of medical supplies and the inadequacy of medical attention once provided.

Participants agree to abide by all rules related to ATV safety as outlined by Far Flung Outdoor Center and/or its guide staff.

Safety notes

  • All guests will be required to sign an Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability agreement prior to participating in the tour.
  • All guests will be required to wear helmets and some sort of eye protection. Gloves and goggles are recommended and will be available at no additional charge.
  • Anyone operating an ATV must be at least 16 years of age with a valid driver’s license.
  • Pregnant women will not be allowed to ride or operate an ATV.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the tour.
  • A safety instruction and briefing will be conducted by an FFOC staff member prior to the tour.