Hiking in the Unspoiled Beauty of Big Bend

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Arrival day is on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Meet the group at Marathon Motel in Big Bend Country

Start of Trip:  4:00-5:00 p.m. motel check-in and Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Friday, December 12, 2025 in Big Bend Country at Marathon Motel

End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. motel check-out.

El Paso International Airport (ELP)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 4 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 250 miles .

Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 2.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 164 miles .

Arrival day is on 12/7/2025.

Meet the group at Marathon Motel in Big Bend Country.

Start of Trip:  4:00-5:00 p.m. motel check-in and Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Friday, December 12, 2025 in Big Bend Country at Marathon Motel.

End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. motel check-out..