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Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

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Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Going out on the San Marcos River at nighttime can be a difficult task if you don’t know the river well. This San Marcos River Clear Lighted Kayak Sunset Eco Tour makes it easy to explore in the dark with a guide leading the way in clear kayaks equipped with glow lights. Keep an eye out for fish, bats, deer, and more as your guide points out and tells you about the wildlife of the river ecosystem.
  • Adventure out on San Marcos River in a kayak with a guide leading the way
  • A clear kayak with glow lights illuminate the water for cool underwater views
  • A dry bag is provided to keep your important belongings from getting wet
  • Kayak, paddles, glow lights, and bug spray are all included

What's Included

  • Clear kayaks
  • safety equipment
  • paddles
  • dry bag
  • glow lights
  • seats
  • bug spray
  • Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 170 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA

    Please park in the parking area for City Park, then walk over to the grassy area to the right of the Lion's Club. Your tour guide will be wearing a long sleeved blue shirt.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Weight limit of 250lbs per seat and 425lbs per kayak
  • Each person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older in a kayak.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Debbie_R
Jake and Mike were great hosts at the San Marcos River night time glow kayak tour. Beautiful water, guide was very knowledgeable, and informative. I would definitely recommend this experience when in San Marcos.

Reviews

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Fun and different experience
Megan_F, Apr 2024
We just went on the sunset ow kayak tour with Jake and Michael and had a blast! It was even cooler than we were expecting. Jake was very knowledge and fun. We had a group of all really cool people and everyone enjoyed themselves. My husband and I were only in town for a night so I’m very glad we got to do this. If we return to Austin, I will 100% book this again!!
Glo kayaking
DebraA_B, Apr 2024
Michael was extremely knowledgeable about the river and wild life there! The clear kayaks were amazing- super fun! Giovanni was so helpful and funny-glad we didn’t have to go home barefoot 😉
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Michael and Giovanni and what stood out about each of them! I’m glad you had such a fun time and we hope to have you back out! ☺️
Glow kayaking with my sister!
Candy_N, Apr 2024
My sister wanted to go glow kayaking. It was cold that night (58° when we started and 51°when we were finniished) but it didn't feel that cold. The two young gentleman did a great job. They helped us in and out of the kayaks. And the one that directed us did a great job keeping an eye on everyone and showing us wild life. Great experience! We would go kayaking with this company again!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for the GLOWing review! We're so delighted to hear that you had such a amazing time on the water with us! We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable trip in the future!
First time kayaking
Oneil_M, Apr 2024
Jake was the best; it was my first time and he make me feel so comfortable. the water was so clear and clean.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are so glad you joined us and had a remarkable first time kayaking with Jake!
Great Date Option
Everett_E, Mar 2024
Excellent date activity! Great fun time. Enjoying nature sounds and being on the water. Our kayak guide was also a great too
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Everett! We think it is the perfect date activity, too! ;) And we are pleased to hear that you had a fantastic time immersing yourself in nature while kayaking. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Good time!
Michael_A, Mar 2024
Did the trip with Giovanni, he was fun and good with the kids on the trip, had fun facts and engaged in conversation/made jokes. River was beautiful and the whole trip was about an hour. My 12 YO nephew loved it!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Michael, thank you for sharing! We're thrilled you enjoyed your trip with Giovanni and pleased that he made everyone, including your 12-year-old, feel included. It's great to hear you all had a fantastic time exploring the beautiful river. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Great experience, nature, guided, safe, fun.
Matthew_W, Mar 2024
Great experience in nature, peaceful and safe. I really enjoyed the stories from our guide and it was great feeling the night air in a peaceful ride.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Matthew, thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We strive to create a peaceful and safe environment for all our guests. It's wonderful to know that you found our guide's stories engaging and that you appreciated the serene atmosphere of the night ride. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure!
Night time on the San Marcos River.
Debbie_R, Feb 2024
Jake and Mike were great hosts at the San Marcos River night time glow kayak tour. Beautiful water, guide was very knowledgeable, and informative. I would definitely recommend this experience when in San Marcos.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for joining us! Nothing makes us more proud than receiving feedback about our wonderful team! We’re so glad you had an amazing glow-in-the-dark adventure with Jake and Mike and hope to host you again in the future for another exciting adventure!
Worthless
Kris_B, Feb 2024
They discriminate here ! We wasted our time going out there to get told one of us weighs to much now I have to get a refund through trip advisor witch takes an act of god , They are Quick to take your money but want to make refunds difficult , hmm suing for discrimination possibly have a good night ! 🙂
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Kris, We are terribly sorry for the disappointment you experienced during your recent visit. We understand how frustrating it may have been for you to prepare for this tour, only to find out it was not possible to participate. We want to reassure you that we prioritize safety above all else and hold a firm stance against discrimination in any form. Our actions were solely aimed at ensuring your safety during the tour. Your safety is our utmost priority to us, and we deeply regret any frustration or inconvenience this situation may have caused you. Our weight limits are set per the guidelines from the manufacturer of our kayaks, and our adherence to these limitations is a crucial safety measure for our guests. We strive to communicate these guidelines clearly through our listing, as well as the emails and waivers we send out to every booking. Our waivers include a weight limit acknowledgment, and anything entered over our safety limits will prompt guests to reach out to us to discuss participation in the tour. Despite our multiple attempts to ensure guests sign the required waivers, if a guest fails to complete all waivers prior to arrival for their tour, they may miss these important safety prompts, potentially leading to onsite cancellations. We completely understand your disappointment and frustration, and we genuinely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Because your booking was made via Trip Advisor, a third-party platform, which processes and retains your payment, refunds must be handled through their platform directly, as we unfortunately lack the capability to issue a refund on their end. We appreciate your patience throughout the refund process facilitated with TripAdvisor and are relieved to have confirmation that you have been refunded for the tour. After our conversation, we are actively exploring alternative equipment options to better accommodate a wider range of weights, with the aim of making our tours more inclusive in the future. We again regret any inconvenience this may have caused you and greatly value your feedback, which helps us improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future under more accommodating circumstances.
Amazing experience
Margaret_M, Feb 2024
We had Trey as our guide he was amazing. Very knowledgeable about everything and makes you feel comfortable.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are so glad you joined us for a glowing kayak adventure and had a remarkable time with Trey!
Highly recommend!
Kyle_W, Nov 2023
This was really fun and we are glad we did it! Water was crystal clear with lots of wildlife to look at. Our guide was awesome and did a terrific job!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thanks for the review! We are so happy to hear you saw lots of the amazing wildlife along the river and are glad we were able to make your experience with us a great one!
Nighttime Kayak on San Marcos
Chialin_W, Oct 2023
Really enjoyed the nighttime kayaking on San Marcos River. We went on 10/12/23. First time in a CLEAR kayak. It was really cool to be able to see through the kayak to the bottom of the river. The weather was perfect and we had a gentle breeze while on the river. Our guide was knowledgeable and shared information about the river and surrounding area however at times it was hard to hear him. Would be nice if the guides could be louder. Definitely would recommend for anyone In the area !
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We're thrilled you had such a fantastic time on the river with us. Thank you for your feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve the experience we provide. We greatly appreciate all of your kind words and the recommendation!
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