 BIG BEND JEEP TOURS
"We do not live to
eat and make money. We eat and make money in order to be able to enjoy life.
This is what life means and what life is for."
George Leigh
Mallory
join
Our
guides as they explore the rich and vast territory of the Big Bend! From
spectacular sunsets to intriguing geological formations, our tours offer a
close encounter with some remarkable landscapes. Our tours are highly
interpretive and offer the visitor an opportunity to learn more about the Big
Bend. Trips leave daily from our office conveniently located in Study Butte on
Farm Road 170 just outside the west entrance of Big Bend National Park. Select
from the variety of daily trips listed below (check out the new trips) and
contact us now to start your adventure!
 Trip Offerings:
- Apache Trail
- Camp 360
- Ten Bits Tour
- Lone Star Mine
- 'Round the Bend
- Desert by Dark
Apache Trail
Join us as
we travel to a native American site and explore the remains of a past
encampment. Look closely for the markings of a previous civilization.
Your guide will offer an intriguing insight into the ways
of our Native
Ancestors. Some walking is required.
Prices...
2 hours $40/person
Leaves
daily at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Camp 360 (our
most popular tour!)
Journey with the
Far Flung Outdoor Centers to one of the best views in the Big Bend area! This
tour exceeds expectations every time and is offered exclusively through Far
Flung.We'll traverse a 4-wheel drive trail, stopping along the way to see 80
million year old fossils, old mining sites and a variety of rare Big Bend
cacti! Cameras required!
Prices...
3 hours $59/person
Leaves
daily at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Ten
Bits Tour (New for 2005!)
Wander the land once roamed by dinosaurs.
Explore a shelter cave called home by our Native Ancestors. This
tour covers the best of Big Bend's natural and human history - from mining
sites to dinosaur remains. This is the ultimate desert experience
encompassing themes from some of our more popular tours. Some walking
required. Part of this tour uses a National Park paleontologist as a
interpretive guide. Lunch included.
A portion of this tour includes some moderate
walking.
Prices...
7 hours $120/person
Leaves
daily at 9 a.m. |
Lone Star
Mine
Re-live the "boomtown" days of Big
Bend's past. Walk among the ruins of fortunes won and lost. Marvel at the
ingenuity of our early settlers. A great tour for those that want to combine a
great view with the mining history of Big Bend.
Prices...
3 hours $60/person
Leaves
daily at 9 p.m. and 2 p.m.
This trip departs from both Lajitas and Study
Butte!
'Round the
Bend
For the first time visitor to Big
Bend or those that want more of the living history of the area, this easy
adventure explores old ruins, geological formations and great views along the
Ross Maxwell and Maverick roads. Includes lunch.
Prices...
All Day $105/person
Leaves
daily at 9 a.m.
 Desert by Dark
Soak in
the solitude as we journey through the backcountry to explore the richness of
this vast country. We'll take night vision instruments and travel to "Moon
Valley", a stark landscape where the early astronauts learned to driver the
moon rover. A great introduction to Big Bend geology. This trip is available
seasonally. Call our office for departure
times.
Prices...
3 hours $79/person
Trip Notes:
- All prices are per person; Texas sales tax at 7.75% and
park entrance fees (where applicable),not included.
- $5/person discount for children 12 and under
- Tours operate year round!
- Master Card, Visa, and Discover cards accepted.
- Group rates available (6 or more booked at the same
time).
- Tour availability and prices subject to change without
notice.
- Far Flung Outdoor Center reserves the right to alter,
modify or cancel any tour due to weather or other conditions that might affect
the safety or comfort of our guests. Full refund given if Far Flung Outdoor
Center cancels a tour.
For Your Comfort:
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and outdoor clothing.
Hat and sunglasses recommended.
- Tours not recommended for pregnant women or persons
with back or neck injuries.
- Minimum age is 4, with parent supervision.
- Ice water provided on all tours; food and glass
containers not allowed.
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