Memphis to Helena

A 4-7 day epic paddle in a voyageur canoe

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.

Incredible memories are waiting for you…

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
Quapaw Canoe Company
291 Sunflower Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
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!