Memphis to Helena

A 4-7 day epic paddle in a voyageur canoe

Water consumption levels: 4 to 7 days with icons indicating low, moderate, and high water usage, and groups for families and all ages.

This Big River journey starts at Mud Island, in Memphis Tennessee.

As the guides pack the canoes, check out the to-scale model of the Lower Mississippi River just a 2-minute walk away! Once on the water, paddlers will have the pleasure of paddling under the historic three bridges of Memphis. After this, the sojourn begins.

Group of people sitting in chairs on sandy beach near river, some looking at phones, one standing and talking, others reading or taking photos, with bright sunlight and clear blue sky.

Incredible memories are waiting for you…

Sunset over a river with textured clouds reflecting on the water, creating a serene and colorful landscape.

Pass through miles of remote wilderness with beavers and herons as your neighbors. Enjoy nights under big skies or nestled in willow forests. Take your time to get in tune with the River and your natural circadian rhythms. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets with friends, and swapping stories over an open fire.

The journey comes to an end passing Buck Island, with views of the Helena Bridge.

Pricing

From $400/person

Downstream trips require a shuttle for an additional fee/person.

  • Meet: 9am at the Mud Island Boat Ramp in Memphis

  • Meet: 9am at the Mud Island Boat Ramp in Memphis

    Mileages:

    4-day option: ~18 miles/day
    5-day option: ~15 miles/day
    6-day option: ~12 miles/day
    7-day option: ~10 miles/day

    • waterbottles

    • snacks

    • lunch (if you want)

    • sun protection

    • bug protection

    • shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot)

    Quapaw Canoe Company will provide canoes and all safety gear, as well as dry bags for each participant.

    • cell phone

    • camera

    • bird book

    • binoculars

    • swim gear

    • towel

    Pack any electronics or valuables in dry bag, dry box, or zip lock bags

  • We’ll pack a 5-gal jug of water to refill your personal water bottles.

  • Dress appropriately for weather. Wear shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot).

  • Quapaw Canoe Company can provide lunches, dinners, and breakfasts upon request for an additional fee/day. Meals are cooked fresh on an open fire.

    • Breakfast options include eggs and bacon, our famous “Tower Rock Crunch” oatmeal, plenty of fresh fruit, and Cowboy Coffee

    • Lunch is Sandbar Smorgasbord

    • Dinners vary by preference - Blackened Salmon, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spanish Garlic Chicken, and Raft Potatoes just to name a few!

Five gold stars arranged in a row.

Quote starting with a bold sentence. Then continuing with other lovely stuff. Centered

Dave C from England
after a Magix trip in Oct 2022

Close-up of an elderly person's hand writing on a notepad outside with a pen, wearing a blue fleece jacket.
Aerial view of a river with a barge carrying containers, flowing through a landscape with trees on one side and open land on the other.
A group of people standing on a riverbank, posing with paddles in hand, ready for kayaking or canoeing, with a boat behind them and a lush green tree in the background.
A group of people in a red canoe on a river, near a sandy shore with green trees and a partly cloudy sky.
People in canoes and paddleboards on a calm river during daytime with a clear sky and distant trees.
A campfire on a sandy beach with a kettle boiling over the fire, and a black bucket nearby. In the background, people are preparing supplies and setting up a campsite near the water, with a forested shoreline in the distance.
A diverse group of people standing on a beach with a clear blue sky, holding paddles, wearing hats and sunglasses, posing after a cleanup activity with trash gathered in the foreground.
Aerial view of a river with a forest on the left and a sandy shoreline on the right, with several paddleboarders on the water at sunset.
A group of children on a canoe holding paddles at the water's edge, smiling and preparing to paddle on a sunny day with trees and a crane in the background.
People paddleboarding and kayaking on a calm body of water under a bright sky with scattered clouds and the sun shining.
Two young girls in life vests standing in shallow water at a beach, smiling for the camera with a line of trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Let’s go!

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