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Big Bend River Tours

FM 170 West, Terlingua, TX 79852
432-371-3033
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Ranked #3 of 9 attractions in Terlingua
Type: Tours
Owner description: Since 1979 Big Bend River Tours outdoor outfitter has offered river trips, guided park tours, backroad tours, hiking and backpacking and now horseback... more » Owner description: Since 1979 Big Bend River Tours outdoor outfitter has offered river trips, guided park tours, backroad tours, hiking and backpacking and now horseback combo trips as well. Come join us in the beautiful Big Bend of Texas. Open every day, 365 days a year. Come discover the magic of the Big Bend! « less
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hillcountrytexas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Great guides! -- knowledgeable, easy-going, and fun! My boyfriend and I were with a small group that totaled 10, including the two guides. We had a wonderful afternoon, easy paddling with just a few spots where they help if you need it. Nice little snack break about mid-way provided great fresh fruit, crackers, cookies etc. So beautiful along the river,... More

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Austin, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We drove to the B B River Tours office- Andy and Kelsey took a small group of us on a canoe trip to Black Canyon. We stopped and ate a snack in the canyon and continued on. The river was only a small trickle, very shallow, slow- but beautiful and a really enjoyable and do able adventure. total time was... More

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Bulverde, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We went to Big Bend to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Booked a canoe trip on the Rio Grande with Big Bend River Tours. Our guide Ally was very knowledgeable throughout the trip and knew the history of the area. Ally set up an awesome spread for our lunch that day, while we hiked to the hot springs pool. Continuing down... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

The Rio Grande runs low. The Colorado and New Mexico dams take lots of water out and it leaves the mighty river in bad shape. To take a tour down the waters, Big Bend River Tours took us to Temple Canyon where the river is fed with waters from Mexico. (We were lucky, this is low season, for the whole... More

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Brisbane
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50 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

We booked a kayak tour down the Rio Grande on our recent visit to The Big Bend National Park. Our guide Andy was the perfect guide, giving us full instructions on all the intricacies of kayaking as well as setting up our afternoon snack on the rivers edge. Dark Canyon was very peaceful and this is a great way to... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Our hotel recommended we use Big Bend River Tours. So we called and they recommened a half day trip. We were truly amazed out the beauty of this canyon we went through. The guides were truly professional and had a lot of fun wth the kids. I would recommend them.

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Houson, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

I want to write a fair review of the experience we had with big bend river tours. Originally we scheduled a half day river excursion and paid for it beforehand. The night before the trip, my husband had a medical emergency and we had to drive 100 miles to alpine to see a doctor. We called ahead and left a... More

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Cypress, Texas, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

Did 1/2 day canoe trip down Rio Grand Rive with Big Bend River Tours. Fantastic time and a fantastic group of guides. Our family - 2 adutls, 2 children 6 & 8. Guides very competent, knowledgeable, capable, helpful and very accommodating. Guides did a good job handling mixed group: 4 kids, 14 adults, some very experienced water rafters/canoe paddlers, some... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

We had a 1/2 day canoe trip with Mark Lewis and I highly recommend it. Even though the water was very low it was an excellent trip.

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park are BIG AND HUGE. If you are a visitor you are in these places for a limited time. If you want to see the very best of what these parks have to offer in the time that you are there, then make a direct line to Big Bend River Tours... More

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