Join the San Marcos Nighttime Glow Kayak and Paddle Board Tour

Paddle through the night in San Marcos with glowing kayaks and paddle boards, creating unforgettable memories!

Last updated: Jan 2024
  • $44.95/person

Description

During Glow Kayaking experience, you'll arrive at Rio Vista Park and meet your guide by the blue van near Ivars River Pub. After signing waivers and receiving safety instructions, you'll embark on a guided nighttime kayaking or paddle boarding tour. The glow of LED lights attached to the equipment will create a mesmerizing atmosphere as you navigate the calm waters, making Glow Kayaking a unique and memorable experience.

What's included

  •  Guided tour
  • Kayak or paddle board rental
  • LED lights for the equipment

Perfect for

For solo
For two
For groups
Outdoorsy
Chill

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Itinerary

  1. Arrive 15 minutes before start time
  2. Sign waivers and receive safety instructions
  3. Begin guided tour
  4. Enjoy nighttime kayaking or paddle boarding
  5. Return to the starting point

Location& Hours

Rio Vista Park, 555 Cheatham St, San Marcos, TX 78666

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Working Hours

Mon 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tue 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sun 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Packing List

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Water shoes or sandals
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes
  • Non-glass water container
  • Waterproof camera (optional)

 5  ● Google reviews

  • Ashi De Silva

    a week ago

    We had such a wonderful experience on the Crystal River boat ride! The scenery was beautiful, the ride was relaxing, and we had a fantastic time enjoying the river and wildlife. A special shout-out to our guide, Conor, who made the experience even better. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and did a great job explaining the area and pointing out interesting things along the way. His enthusiasm and great personality made the trip feel fun and memorable. Highly recommend this boat ride to anyone visiting Crystal River. Thank you, Conor, for making our experience so enjoyable! We would definitely do it again! 🌊🚤😊
  • Katie Timmons

    a month ago

    This was a fun experience and I’m so glad I booked it. The weather was great and we got to see a lot of wildlife and learn a lot about the area. Somer was a great guide and I’d love to come back and have her guide our kayak tour again. 10/10 will recommend to family that live in the area or friends that visit.
  • Melissa Schumacher

    3 weeks ago

    We had such an amazing time on our kayaking tour! Cade was an awesome guide—fun, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. We learned so much along the way while still having plenty of laughs. It was the perfect mix of fun, adventure, and education. Such a unique and memorable experience, and I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone!
  • Heather Watkins

    3 weeks ago

    Such a fun experience. Cade was a great tour guide! My daughter and I really enjoyed the trip and the education as well.
  • Ben Russell

    5 months ago

    I can’t recommend this enough. The neon lights brighten up the world around and below your clear kayak just enough to spot all kinds of wildlife - we saw fish, turtles, ducks, raccoons, ducks, bats, and a heron. Our guide, Izzy, was an effective and fun instructor. Izzy taught us about why the San Marcos River is so crystal clear, why some of the vegetation is so unique to the area, and the concerted efforts that are underway to keep it that way. If that’s intriguing - take the tour! It completely lived up to the hype. We definitely got our money’s worth. Pro tip: you WILL get wet. I’m thinking it came from water dripping down the paddles. So dress accordingly.

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