Big Bend Excursions

Big Bend Excursions

WHY I LIKE IT: A trip to Big Bend wouldn’t be complete without at least one or two adventures. Check out the places below to schedule your next excursion in the Chihuahuan Desert or a night under the big, bright Texas stars.

RIO AVIATION: Take a scenic flight over Big Bend National Park and/or Big Bend State Park with a very knowledgeable longtime resident of the Big Bend region, Marcos Paredes. Psst—he’s kind of a legend around these parts.

TEL: (432) 557-9477

rioaviation.com

FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER: Far Flung offers river, Jeep, ATV, and hiking tours as well as rentals and wilderness medicine courses.

TEL: (432) 371-2633

bigbendfarflung.com

DESERT SPORTS: Guided river, hiking, biking, or combination tours. They also rent mountain bikes and watercraft if you’re feeling extra Bear Grylls and would rather guide yourself! Or did you bring your own bike and need some mechanical work? Their bicycle shop offers repairs, tune-ups, and biking accessories. Located just before the turn-off to Kempf Road.

TEL: (888) 989-6900

desertsportstx.com

BIG BEND RIVER TOURS: Big Bend River Tours is the oldest full-service outfitter in the Big Bend area. They offer tours similar to Desert Sports and Far Flung, with added horseback riding tours. Giddy up.

TEL: (800) 545-4240

bigbendrivertours.com

DESERT LOTUS HEALING ARTS: Need to mend after a long day out in the Bend? Therapeutic Massage and Rolf Method Structural Integration to the rescue. Offering customized bodywork for your individual needs and goals insluding Relaxation, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone Massage – all available by appointment. Nationally certified, licensed and insured, serving the Big Bend since 2005.

TEL: (432) 386-3218

terlinguadesertlotus.com

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