Some people enjoy seeing the park on horseback, and there are many tours that last from two hours to several days. Many local outfitters operate these types of tours, including Lajitas Stables and Big Bend Stables. Some of them can stable horses brought by visitors.
Lajitas Stables
(800) 887-4331
lajitasstables.com
Big Bend Stables
(888) 508-7667
For the more adventurous traveler, jeep and ATV tours are available. Some trips explore public and private land, and guides usually explain the history, flora and fauna during the tour. There are options to drive these vehicles in a "pack" tour, or to ride in a guide-driven jeep. Trips range usually range from a half day to a full day.
Texas River and Jeep Expeditions
(800) 839-7238
texasriver.com
Far Flung Adventures
(800) 359-4138
farflung.com
Big Bend National Park has five complete canyon systems, and visitors choose to explore them with rafting or canoe tours. Trips can be a few hours or a week or more, depending on the traveler's budget and schedule. This is one of the most popular types of tours, and many outfitters provide service.
Texas River Expeditions
(800) 839-7238
texasriver.com
Big Bend River Tours
(800) 545-4240
Rio Grande Adventures
(800) 343-1640
Desert Sports
(888) 989-6900
www.desertsportstx.com
Visitors enjoy learning about the park from an official ranger, and different types of ranger tours are available. Park-managed, scheduled free walks and programs vary on a weekly basis. Personal guided ranger tours for a fee are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Panther Junction Visitor Center
(432) 477-2251
Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services (ranger-led tours)
(432) 477-1108
