Commercial tour groups pay an entrance fee based on the capacity of the tour vehicle. Golden Age, Golden Eagle and Golden Access passports are not valid for free entry with commercial tour groups (except for sedans).
Sedan (1-6 persons) $25 plus the individual entrance fee ($5) for each passenger*
Van (7-15 persons) $75
Mini-Bus (16-25 persons) $100
Motor Coach (26+ persons) $200
Note: Passenger capacity does not include driver.
*Individuals with a National Parks Pass, Golden Age or Golden Access passports, or the Big Bend Annual Pass, do not pay the individual entrance fee in sedans. However, the $25 commercial fee for the group still applies.
Bus Drivers Please Note:
The idling of buses while loading, unloading, or waiting for passengers to re-board is prohibited. Drivers must turn the engine off before passengers disembark and turn the engine on only after all passengers have boarded.
