Rafting

River trips are a fun and relaxing way to see the park from a different perspective. There are many possibilities ranging from half-day floats to multi-day excursions. You must adhere to the park's [river use regulations](https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/riverregs.htm). The most popular areas to raft are in the Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande River. In the open canyon waters of the Rio Grande, it is possible to go days without seeing another rafter, but you won't go long without seeing fish, birds and turtles that call the waters home. You can bring your own equipment, or the outfitters below offer a wide variety of services including, rentals, shuttles and guided trips. Please contact them before arriving to schedule any activities. There is often concern about being close to the international border. When floating in the river, you may cross back and forth across the border freely with no passport required. However, landing on the Mexican side of the border can be seen as an illegal crossing unless you land to bail/repack a boat, scout rapids, or seek shade when overheating. - [Angell Expeditions](http://angellexpeditions.com/) - [Big Bend River Tours](http://www.bigbendrivertours.com/) - [Big Bend Overland Tours](http://www.bigbendresort.com/) - [Desert Sports](http://www.desertsportstx.com/) - [Far Flung Outdoor Center](http://bigbendfarflung.com/)