Far Flung Outdoor Center
Far Flung Outdoor Center
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4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Since 1974, Far Flung Outdoor Center has been helping folks discover the wonders of Big Bend National Park with quality raft trips, Jeep tours, and ATV adventures.We specialize in high quality, interpretive tours of the Big Bend, with an emphasis on great fun mingled with just the right amount of learning.We offer a wide variety of guided rafting trips on the Rio Grande River, from short, half-day family floats to 3- and 4-night overnight trips. You can also experience special themed trips such as gourmet food adventures, trips with noted Texas folk musicians, and New Year's Eve star gazing parties.Want to explore Big Bend by land? Our guided Jeep and ATV tours are a perfect way to enjoy Big Bend's scenic beauty while learning about its natural and cultural wonders.Should you need lodging for your vacation, our Big Bend Casitas offer roomy comfort, nice amenities, and a location just minutes from Big Bend National Park.We're passionate about Big Bend and enjoy showing off her many beautiful places. We can help you make the most of a future trip to Big Bend!!
Terlingua, Texas
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2022
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7645Louise
Denver, CO14 contributions
Apr 2022
We took both a canoe trip and a Jeep trip in Big Bend National Park. Guides were knowledgeable and patient (especially important with first time canoeing). Deli lunch, included in all day tours, hit the spot. They paid very close attention to the axiom “leave only footprints.” Office staff was helpful and friendly. Price was all inclusive (other than well earned tips to guides), which didn’t seem to be the case with other tour companies. I’m glad I booked both tours, since it temperature was in the high 90’s, rather than mid 80’s that had been forecasted when I made trip plans. That sort of put the kibosh on hiking.
Written April 24, 2022
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busystudent
Houston, TX34 contributions
Nov 2020
Terry is an excellent guide! My husband really wanted to go on an ATV tour, so I signed us up. When booking I specifically mentioned it was my first time ever on an ATV. Terry was welcoming, and gave a good safety overview. The equipment all looked really new and was in excellent condition. Terry watched and guided me on things like turning and tips for getting over uneven terrain. He spaced the group out well so hopefully the more experienced folks in front still got a good drive. My husband tailed and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I never felt unsafe, and once I got the hang of how sensitive the accelerator was, really enjoyed myself. It is a different way to explore some desert terrain.
Written December 13, 2020
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Ann H
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Nov 2020 • Couples
If you are looking for a GREAT and affordable place to stay in the Big Bend area, or just an outfitter for your adventures, look no further than Far Flung Outdoor Center.
My husband & I and two friends just left the Big Bend Casitas after a great week-long stay. From the point of planning our trip to our checkout, every interaction we had with Far Flung was top notch! Greg, Valynda, & Caitlynn patiently answered all our questions and helped us choose the activities that best fit our party of four.
The casitas are well planned, stocked, and comfortable. We actually brought more than we needed to, based on cabins we have rented elsewhere.
I can’t say enough good things about their facility: the large grilling station with side burner and commercial grill (clean and much better than cooking meals inside the casitas!), shaded picnic tables, Bocce ball court, horseshoes, corn hole, fire pit, sparkling clear pool. We loved their plant identification tags! (They have thought of everything!)
We were in Big Bend to ride the area on our motorcycles, but booked two adventures with Far Flung. First was a full day River Float. Zulu, our guide, was skilled, knowledgeable, and FUN. He was obviously very experienced and also good at reading, teaching, and interacting with our group. Our raft traveled with another, guided by Levee. The two guides worked well together, making for a fun trip for all of us!!
Our second adventure was a 3 hour Jeep tour to the Buena Suerte mining ghost town. Randy was our knowledgable guide. Aside from educating us on the mine itself, Randy taught us about numerous plants, showing how some were used for medicinal use.
One last comment (compliment). I am so impressed with the cleanliness of Far Flung! I dropped a little water on the floor when unloading the contents of our cooler into the fridge. The paper towel I used to wipe the floor was totally white after the wipe up. Y’all, this is remarkable given the dry, dusty terrain! And did I mention the T-shirt / hoodie selection?!!
My husband & I and two friends just left the Big Bend Casitas after a great week-long stay. From the point of planning our trip to our checkout, every interaction we had with Far Flung was top notch! Greg, Valynda, & Caitlynn patiently answered all our questions and helped us choose the activities that best fit our party of four.
The casitas are well planned, stocked, and comfortable. We actually brought more than we needed to, based on cabins we have rented elsewhere.
I can’t say enough good things about their facility: the large grilling station with side burner and commercial grill (clean and much better than cooking meals inside the casitas!), shaded picnic tables, Bocce ball court, horseshoes, corn hole, fire pit, sparkling clear pool. We loved their plant identification tags! (They have thought of everything!)
We were in Big Bend to ride the area on our motorcycles, but booked two adventures with Far Flung. First was a full day River Float. Zulu, our guide, was skilled, knowledgeable, and FUN. He was obviously very experienced and also good at reading, teaching, and interacting with our group. Our raft traveled with another, guided by Levee. The two guides worked well together, making for a fun trip for all of us!!
Our second adventure was a 3 hour Jeep tour to the Buena Suerte mining ghost town. Randy was our knowledgable guide. Aside from educating us on the mine itself, Randy taught us about numerous plants, showing how some were used for medicinal use.
One last comment (compliment). I am so impressed with the cleanliness of Far Flung! I dropped a little water on the floor when unloading the contents of our cooler into the fridge. The paper towel I used to wipe the floor was totally white after the wipe up. Y’all, this is remarkable given the dry, dusty terrain! And did I mention the T-shirt / hoodie selection?!!
Written November 13, 2020
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Trip Advisor from Dallas
Dallas, TX200 contributions
Mar 2021
We stayed 2 nights in the casitas, took a full day jeep tour of Big Bend with Randy who was excellent guide, and we did the half day kayak tour. So we really took advantage of Far Flung's activities & were very impressed with everything we experienced!!
This is a first class operation and I would recommend any of the things that they offer. The casitas were immaculate & so very comfortable. The kayak tour was such fun to be out in nature and soak in the sunshine! Randy was the perfect tour guide and loves the area & was a great ambassador for the Big Bend area. We were there at the end of March & the weather was perfect.
We were able to experience dining at the Starlight Theater on a Saturday nite which was great fun with live music!!
Big Bend is a great place to visit & beautiful in its own way!!
This is a first class operation and I would recommend any of the things that they offer. The casitas were immaculate & so very comfortable. The kayak tour was such fun to be out in nature and soak in the sunshine! Randy was the perfect tour guide and loves the area & was a great ambassador for the Big Bend area. We were there at the end of March & the weather was perfect.
We were able to experience dining at the Starlight Theater on a Saturday nite which was great fun with live music!!
Big Bend is a great place to visit & beautiful in its own way!!
Written April 23, 2021
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Mirriam B
5 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
FABULOUS CREW, informative, sweet, funny — would highly recommend! Though we had to cut the trip short due to inclement weather, our guides took us through slight rapids, and handled our complete lack of experience with grace. We’ve been to big bend multiple times, but this experience was the most memorable.
(I wish I remembered the gentleman’s name who drove us back to the headquarters. He was a hilarious dude with striking eyes, terrible dad jokes, was the bird expert on the tour, and I believe was from California – – – that guy did really well! Five stars.)
(I wish I remembered the gentleman’s name who drove us back to the headquarters. He was a hilarious dude with striking eyes, terrible dad jokes, was the bird expert on the tour, and I believe was from California – – – that guy did really well! Five stars.)
Written December 30, 2020
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TexasKen
Hurst, TX52 contributions
May 2020 • Friends
My family and I came to the Big Bend area and we had lots of fun at Far Flung Adventures. We did the jeep tour on Monday morning, rented three ATVs with a tour guide on Tuesday morning, and rented their jeep and went on our own Wednesday. Everyone at Far Flung Adventures were very friendly and helpful, Randy and Randolph were very informative and accommodating. They also have a nice selection there of hats and T-shirts. I highly recommend anyone visiting the Big Bend area to stop by Far Flung Adventures and see things most people don’t see off the road. You want to call in advance to make reservations and check to see what hours they are open. We will definitely do this again the next time we visit the Big Bend area.
Written May 28, 2020
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Bill K
Mantorville, MN6,313 contributions
Nov 2020
This was a lot of fun, it was educational, and it was a great way to see the natural beauty along our souther border.
This group did a great job of addressing COVID-19 concerns. Everybody drove to the put in spot in their own transportation. It was a 30-40 minute drive to and from, so make sure you have plenty of gas. Participants were expected to be masked up as directions were given and lifejackets and wet bags were handed out. When we were finished, one driver was transported back (masked up) to the parking area at the put in spot.
The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. It is an easy paddle, so you can really take in everything around you. If the water is high there are 5-6 sets of rapids that will thrill you and challenge you to stay in the kayak. If the water levels are lower (summer) there are fewer challenging spots. The guides do a great job of preparing you to take the best path down the river.
There is at least one stop for snacks and water bottle refill.
I highly recommend taking this half day kayaking trip.
This group did a great job of addressing COVID-19 concerns. Everybody drove to the put in spot in their own transportation. It was a 30-40 minute drive to and from, so make sure you have plenty of gas. Participants were expected to be masked up as directions were given and lifejackets and wet bags were handed out. When we were finished, one driver was transported back (masked up) to the parking area at the put in spot.
The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. It is an easy paddle, so you can really take in everything around you. If the water is high there are 5-6 sets of rapids that will thrill you and challenge you to stay in the kayak. If the water levels are lower (summer) there are fewer challenging spots. The guides do a great job of preparing you to take the best path down the river.
There is at least one stop for snacks and water bottle refill.
I highly recommend taking this half day kayaking trip.
Written November 18, 2020
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dozertx
San Antonio, TX8 contributions
Nov 2020
From half day Jeep Tours of Big Bend to Multi Day Trips in the Canyons of Big Bend along the Rio Grande, you can't beat Far Flung Outdoor Center. They are without a doubt the most experienced, best run and have the best guides and equipment in the area.
From the excellent guides to the hands on owners you will have one of the best experiences of your life when you join FFOC for any type of adventure.
We have been repeat customers for many years and have experienced a wide variety of their trip offerings and have enjoyed every one of them.
The equipment is always clean and in excellent shape. The food and customer service is always on point.
From the excellent guides to the hands on owners you will have one of the best experiences of your life when you join FFOC for any type of adventure.
We have been repeat customers for many years and have experienced a wide variety of their trip offerings and have enjoyed every one of them.
The equipment is always clean and in excellent shape. The food and customer service is always on point.
Written November 25, 2020
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Jeff M
Harrison, AR132 contributions
May 2022
We took the guided jeep tour to the abandoned Buena Suerte Mine and ghost town. Our guide/driver Casi was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and quite a bit so about the history of the town and the mine. Only 5 on the tour, so everything up close and personal. Such interesting history of the old quicksliver/cinnabar mines. My least favorite part was the trip from their headquarters down the highway to Lajita in an open jeep at nearly 80 mph! Hated that! The old road was of course badly washed and very rough, which is to be expected, so it took a long time to drive to the location of the mine. Would recommend to anyone that is interested in the history and flora and fauna of the desert.
Written May 23, 2022
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Beth S
Grapevine, TX199 contributions
Jan 2023
We stayed in 2 casitas for 3 nights while visiting BBNP. The location was convenient and the casitas are great. The beds are comfortable and the small kitchenette worked for our breakfast with the regular small refrigerator and microwave. There is a table and 2 chairs. We did not use the pool since we were here in cold weather but it is large. We walked out to the fire pit once but were tired from hiking and didn't stay. Office staff is friendly and we certainly would stay here again.
Written January 24, 2023
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How cold are the river trips in December and January?
karenmoa
Texas63 contributions
We were there in late October. The sun gets hot after noon, but the mornings were quite cold, in the 30s. The Rio Grande's water was not cold. Read Blistered Soul's review above. Good advice for the river trip, or any other outdoor adventures there.
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Juneau, AK74 contributions
On overnight river trips, do we bring our own food for dinner or ....what would be expectations for dining along the river?
Edgar R
San Antonio, TX34 contributions
All meals are included. Check out the website. They have a good list of inclusions and what you're expected to bring.
What is the cost of an overnight on the river with Far Flung Adventures? How do you know when the river will be running deep enough?
Ron P
DeFuniak Springs, FL67 contributions
You would need to contact Far Flung for the cost of the overnight river trip. Regarding water depth, that is also a question that Far Flung would need to answer for you.
Gary C
New Jersey, United States4 contributions
Where do you eat?
christineb05
Dallas, TX20 contributions
Terlingua has at least half dozen good restaurants. Ranging from breakfast to dinner. If you stay in the cabins they have kitchens and there is a wonderful little grocery store that seems to carry whatever the locals request. It is worth visiting on its own because you won't believe what all they have stocked.
travel2gather
Atlanta, GA9 contributions
What it the correct telephone number. I dialed 800.839.7328 and kept getting an auto club.
Mark E
Sugar Land1 contribution
Number is 1-800-839-7238