Multi-Day
Saddle and Paddle Combos
Lajitas Stables has joined forces
with Big
Bend River Tours to offer these exciting combinations of horseback
riding and river canoeing/rafting.
Exclusively, our trips
make the transfer from your horse to the canoe/raft right from our campsite
on the banks of Rio Grande River. We offer this exciting recipe for adventure
on just a two-day time frame. During lower water the river trip
portion will be done in canoes or "Duckies" (inflatable kayaks).
Sample
Two-Day Itinerary
Riding and camping are all done on the Texas side of the river. This is
the trip with the flexibility to accommodate anyone's age or riding ability.
We design the ride around your group's specific requirements. We can explore
historic cattle trails, search for fossils, or ride to Indian pictographs
- your choice. After a day in the saddle, relax at our base camp at the
historical Monilla Ranchito while your guide prepares an authentic campfire
meal. Next morning, trade in your saddle for a softer seat when Big
Bend River Tours company picks you up for a relaxing day on the Rio
Grande.
This combination trip offers a taste of the best that Big Bend has to offer
- horseback riding through the desert and mountains, canoeing/rafting on
the river that is the lifeblood of this country, and a glimpse at the lives
of the people of the Mexican Frontera.
Wow! All this in as little as a two-day time frame.
Contact
us for details on our 3 & 4 day combo trips!
Click
here to view the Saddle Paddle Blog from Texas Mountain Trails.
We Will Provide:
Appropriate horses, qualified guides, raft, all necessary equipment, camping
gear, vehicle support and shuttles, tents, and all meals during the trip.
Client Will Need:
Hat with tie strap, sunscreen, rain gear, personnel clothing (adequate
& appropriate for the time of year and activities), sunglasses, flashlight,
sleeping bag* and pad*. We suggest three pairs of shoes; one with heal
to ride in and one pair that you don't mind getting wet and one back-up
pair such as sneakers for after your river portion of the trip. See
our Tack Room for further suggestions.
We have a limited number of sleeping kits (sleeping bag, small sheet or
throw for colder weather, pad and ground cloth) available for rent at $30.00
per trip; give us a call about availability.
Your Guides:
On both the river and horseback are trained professionals certified in
CPR and Emergency First Aid. They are all Big Bend residents who are more
than happy to share their knowledge of the areas fauna, geology, and history.
RATES
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2 DAYS: 1 overnight by
horse and 1/2 day on the river
$365.00 per person
3 DAYS: 2 overnights
by horse and 1/2 day on the river
$495.00 per person
3 DAYS: 1 overnight by
horse and 1 overnight on the river
$705.00 per person
4 DAYS: 2 overnights
by horse and 1 overnight on the river
$745.00 per person
4 DAYS: 1 overnight by
horse and 2 overnights on the river
$775.00 per person
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(plus
tax and state park fees on above rates)
Customize any date from
September 1st to May 30th.
Two person minimum
to book!
Reservations and
Canellations Policy:
Advance reservations for this trip are strongly recommended. A deposit
in the amount of 50% of your total trip cost is required to hold your reservation.
Click
here to view our cancellation policy. (in Adobe PDF format)
Longer Trips Available:
For those wanting a longer adventure, combine any of our regular 2-to-5
day trips in either Texas or Old Mexico with a 1-to-3 day river trip through
the spectacular canyons of the Big Bend. Contact us for a more detailed
itinerary on this combo trip.
Come join the
fun!
Preparing
for Your Ride
Go
to our TACK ROOM to see how
to
prepare for your Ride/Trip
Important
Forms and Documents
The
following forms and documents are provided
for
your convenience in advance of riding with us.
These
forms documents are in PDF format.
Client
Information Form
Participant
Release Form
CALL 800-887-4331 to BOOK
today!
IMPORTANT
NOTICE:
For now, a passport is NOT required
on any combination trip we offer in conjunction with Big Bend River Tours
(Riding & Rafting, Saddle & Paddle). You will still need
a valid state or government issued photo ID for persons aged 16 and up
on those trips since you will be traveling via an international boundary
by floating the Rio Grande. For more information, please visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html,
or call 1-877-4-USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778).
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