Big Bend National Park

River Shuttles

 We would be happy to provide shuttles and outfitting for your private river trip or hiking adventure. We would also be happy to guide you through your trip options and logistical complexities to ensure what would be best for you. We can offer those that have a capable vehicle and gear independently, a driver to streamline the shuttle and save money or we would be happy to use our van and trailer along with providing rental equipment.

SANTA ELENA CANYON

Lajitas Put-in: $100

Santa Elena Take out: $225

THE GREAT UNKNOWN

Great Unknown Put-in: $225

Talley take-out: $450

MARISCAL CANYON

Talley put-in: $450

Solis take-out: $350

BOQUILLAS CANYON

Rio Grande Village put-in: $225

Heath Canyon take-out: $325 + $10 per person access fee and $10 per vehicle per day (if leaving vehicle at the Take-out)

THE LOWER CANYONS

Heath Canyon put-in: $325 + $10 per person access fee and $10 per vehicle per day (if leaving vehicle at the put in)

Dryden Crossing: $600 + $10 per person access fee

We offer an outfitting service that can streamline your travel plans and allow you to focus on the other details of your trip. Weather your looking to rent some gear or looking to have us fully outfit your trip we would be happy to help.

Fully outfitted trip:

River trips in Big Bend can be a logistical nightmare involving multiple vehicles sometimes travelling several hours between put-in and take-out points. With the closest full service grocery store over 100 miles from the park the challenge can be a little overwhelming. We know what it’s like to haul mountains of gear all over the country for your private trip. We offer help in this department. This service covers all of your bases, From shuttle to and from the river along with all gear and food for the duration of your trip. Show up in Big Bend with your clothes and a sense of adventure and let us take care of the rest.

Currently we are only offering this service for groups of 2 our more with a minimum of 3 days on river.

Pricing

• Boats (Discovery 169) Include appropriate dry boxes and coolers along with PFD and paddles: $50 per day

• Sleep Kits ( 2 man 3 season Tent/20% Sleeping bag/Sleep Pad/ Chair): $20 per day

• Camp (Grill and fire pan /2 burner Partner Steel Stove and 5lb propane tank/ 2 Rolla Tables) $20 per day

• Kitchen Box $45 Per Day

  • 1 - “12” Dutch Oven

  • 1 - “10” Dutch Oven

  • 1 - GSI pots set

  • 1 - pour over coffee maker

  • Varius tong/Spatulas/large Spoons

  • Forks/spoons/knives

  • Plates/bowls/cups

  • Basic spice box/oils/Lighters

  • Trash bags

  • Wash buckets

• Toilet system (Cleaning included) $50 Flat Rate

A deposit of 50% is required when reserving gear (we have limited gear and availability, so it is first come, first served) you will be charged for anything with excessive damage or lost gear. the repair fee is $50 an hour.

Food Pack

• Food: $50 per person per day (This includes all food for everyday of your trip. Most food allergies can be accommodated)