San Marcos River: Night Crystal Kayak Tour

Discover the San Marcos River at night in a glowing crystal kayak. Choose your LED light color and explore the aquatic underworld with expert guides.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Marcos River - The San Marcos River bursts forth from the Edwards Aquifer through 200 spring openings at the bottom of Spring Lake in the heart of San Marcos, Texas. The river provides a refreshing playground for swimming, canoeing, and tubing.
What's Included
  • All equipment is provided: Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, etc.
Additional Information

Experience the beautiful San Marcos River at night using translucent kayaks equipped with special underwater LED lights. The crystal kayaks are like a magnifying glass into the amazing aquatic underworld beneath you, and the LED lights offer seven different colors and settings for you to choose from. All equipment is provided for your tour, including…

Location
City Park
Charles Austin Drive
Park in the parking lot and walk over towards the circular drive near Lions Club tube rental. Look for the blue PaddleSMTX van!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(143 Ratings)
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Daytrip06740221768
Oct 19, 2024
Things to know before you go - Tour guide was fabulous! It was a lot of fun! Need to have some physical endurance coming back up stream. I got soaked, but I think that was my fault. But just in case you too are a spaz with the ors, bring extra clothes and a towel. It is tandem, so go with someone you work well with. I wish I remembered the guides name. It was definitely worth doing and I’d gladly do it again!
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Kristenak1414hx
Oct 18, 2024
Amazing - The trip was amazing! Kainoa was an EXCELLENT tour guide and we will definitely be back to do this again. Fun for all ages!
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Willeeeummm
Oct 18, 2024
Kainoa needs a pay raise - Kainoa was a dope guide. The experience was fun and enjoyable for us! We saw some turtles, some fishies and definitely some trash pandas.
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102madisonk
Oct 14, 2024
Best experience ever! Thanks Martin - This was the best thing ever! Martin was an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the river, and taught people how to care for the river just as much as he does. Book this trip if you’re in town! So worth it.
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Daydream295864
Oct 13, 2024
Nice addition to our college visit - Martin is a great guide who obviously cares about his role, his guests and the river. He was very familiar with the plants, animals and history of the area. Clearly loves what he does..
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Kimberlydr3806ot
Oct 13, 2024
Great birthday experience! - I wanted to do something different for my birthday and this was perfect! We had so much fun. Our guide Ben, was super knowledgeable and gave us all kinds of fun facts about the area. He also made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time. Would love to go back!
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Miguelsz8660dz
Oct 12, 2024
Great Experience - It was amazing! It was the first time for me to do that, I was hesitant at the beginning but I am very glad I did it, I want to do it again!
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X2234lojenniferp
Oct 7, 2024
Great Experience - It’s pretty funny to see people complain about it being too dark after signing up for a NIGHTTIME kayak trip—like, of course it’s dark! On a positive note, Kainoa was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. I’d definitely do it again!
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Cindydy8630zq
Oct 6, 2024
EVERYONE SHOULD DO THIS - Great job Kinoa. Hope the spelling is right!! Saw lots of raccoons and even a beaver. Lots of activity on the banks after dark.
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X2355gpanar
Oct 5, 2024
Great tour! - Ben is a great guide and kept everyone safe. He was very patient, helpful and well informed. Thank you again for all your help!
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