Paddle SMTX

170 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States

Paddle SMTX

About the Company

rating: 5.0

PaddleSMTX is the premiere outfitter for kayaking in the Central Texas area. Located in San Marcos, PaddleSMTX offers nightly glow kayaking tours on the Upper San Marcos River. PaddleSMTX is a family owned business started by four brothers who have a passion for exploring Texas rivers and enjoy sharing it with others.

Categories

  • Canoe & kayak rental service
  • Canoe & kayak tour agency
  • Tour operator
  • Tourist attraction

Contact Information

Phone: +1 512-400-6259

Website: http://paddlesmtx.com/

Address: 170 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

Kainoa was a great tour guide

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Kainoa did an awesome job as our guide. He made the experience fun for our whole family and friends.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Great tour for a paddler of any experience level. Abby was the BEST guide, great personality and she was extremely knowledgeable. We saw two turtles and a raccoon!

Date: 3 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Kainoa was awesome!!! We had a blast!

Date: 3 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Abby our guide was great, made our experience a one to remember.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Paddle queen/ Leah was such a great tour guide! I loved the fun facts and she had the best, kindest, energy I could ever have from a guide

Date: 4 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Paddle Queen aka Leah was awesome. 10/10 would do this again.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Aloha My wife found this hidden Gem for us. We were in the Austin area for a work related trip, and activities were limited for night excursions. We were blown away by the beauty, and calming energy of this unique place. It is something out of a fairy tale. We had the opportunity to have Martin as our guide. He was a true pioneer!!! He navigated us like the expert that he is. His knowledge on the river was easily understood, and we felt like this adventure would become a forever memory of Texas. Totally incredible experience. Namaste

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

We had a great time! Sean was awesome and so was the other person helping out (I forgot your name, so sorry). Sean was super knowledgeable and helpful. A fun way to spend 1.5 2 hours!

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Sean

Date: a week ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Abby was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and fun! We had an awesome time as a group. Can t wait to go again.

Date: a week ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Had a really great time! Kat was awesome!

Date: a week ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Kat was a very good tour guide. Professional and fun.

Date: a week ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Martin was our guide, he was genuinely passionate about conserving the river & was really nice & kept us safe the whole time! It was awesome, we learned a lot, saw wildlife & cool spots of the river.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Very helpful and quick to respond , it was a great day at San Marcos river , they rock

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

100/100 recommend! This was probably one of the most fun experiences I have had! Our tour guide Martin D. Did an AMAZING job! He taught us about all of the cool things in the river and shared his love for the significance of the importance of the ecosystem it has!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

I got the kayak tour as a surprise adventure and it was really great. Jake made sure we were safe and pointed out the wildlife as we paddled along. I can only highly recommend it.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Sean D. was a very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable guide! Would definitely recommend him if you re interested in the wildlife in the river.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

This was one of theee most entertaining water events i have ever been a part of! Ben needs a promotion

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Shawn was great had lots of fun. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife in and around the river.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Martin was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Thank you!!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Martin was very helpful and fun. Me and my fiancé first time and we love it. We will be back and hope it is with Martin.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Martin was very informative and entertaining !

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Martin Driskill is a fabulous guide. Very informative. The clear kayaks are really cool!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Such a fun evening with friends. Kainoa was a great guide. I d highly recommend this for summer evening.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Kianoa was an awesome guide.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Amazing Services, thank you

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Cade made sure to show us all the cool animals along the way and told us a lot of interesting facts about the river.

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed our tour! Kat was a wonderful guide. Would definitely recommend this experience!

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Kat did a great job

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Kat was amazing I genuinely felt like I was on a magical Disney ride! Super fun!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Had an awesome time with our guide Kat!!

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Kainoah .great guide, great time! Highly recommend !

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Kainoa was an excellent tour guide , he was extremely patient and informative throughout the entire tour. He was kind and funny and very hospitable! Will definitely recommend to our friends and coworkers and be back again ! It was awesome !

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Abby and Eric are amazing!!

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Had an excellent time. Abby was so nice and knowledgeable.

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Kat was incredible, super friendly and helpful. Please help her find some Otters and Turtles.

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Kat is awesome! She was supportive and was a great guide!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Fun and peace river tour

Date: a month ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Such a cool once in a lifetime experience. Shawn was very knowledgeable and made it a really relaxing evening.

Date: a month ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Very fun experience, Kainoa was very helpful and kind. Would definitely go again :)

Date: a month ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

We had such a good time. The river was so nice and Martin was awesome!

Date: a month ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Martin was awesome

Date: a month ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

We had such an amazing time! Drove from San Antonio just for this! 100 % recommend! We had so much fun our tour guy Kainoa was super sweet, patient, and knowledgeable about all the wild life! You just know he loves what he does! Told all our friends about paddle smtx! Cannot wait to go back

Date: a month ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Had a great experience! Tour guide Sean was awesome, and we got to see lots of cool wild life and live music!

Date: a month ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Amazing trip! Recommend!

Date: a month ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Great tour - Martin was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the river and history. Such a fun way to spend a Friday evening with friends.

Date: a month ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Awesome first time on the river, guide was very informative. Great time and educational!

Date: a month ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Fun! Love the experience! So peaceful

Date: a month ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Martin Driskill was our guide for our tour. This was our first crystal kayak experience and we loved it! Martin showed us different nighttime wildlife, discussed the ecology, history, and wildlife of the river. We learned so much and had an amazing time doing it! We would totally come do this again. If a longer tour is ever available, count us in! Thank you Martin and good luck with your studies! Your passion for the river is such a blessing.

Date: a month ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

fantastic tour!!! martin did an amazing job keeping the vibes up and leading the tour. ill definitely be recommending this to friends in the future!

Date: a month ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Awesome Tour Guide Martin! Great at telling history on the river, great experience, definitely recommend for all family and friends!

Date: a month ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Our tour guide Martin made our kayaking experience so fun! We learned a lot about the river and saw some amazing wildlife along the tour! Great experience! Highly recommend Paddle SMTX!

Date: a month ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Sean was great, funny, and patient. He had a great vibe and I had a lot of fun!

Date: a month ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Sean Dunlap was so awesome! We had a blast!

Date: a month ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Sean was an awesome tour guide. Had a great time.

Date: a month ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Kyle was awesome and found many night time wildlife to view .It pays to have a wildlife biology graduate at Texas state My granddaughter and son and his wife loved it.

Date: a month ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Abby was great!!

Date: a month ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

The glow boat night tour was amazing, we managed to be on the tour with the bats flying out from under the bridge. Our guide Ben was very engaging and knowledgable. He did a fantastic job. Saw bats, fish, turtles, birds, and even a raccoon. (Pretty sure the raccoon was a paid actor.) Thank you very much! We ll be back.

Date: a month ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

the kayak tour was really fun! kainoah was our tour guide and was great!

Date: a month ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

My partner and I did the 10:15 pm tour with Chris. We overall had a great time. The water isn t too deep. I felt safe and it was a beautiful area. He provided lots of details about how to paddle and steer the boat. He gave us the history of the river and informed us of the plants and the fish. It was a super simple and fun date. If we go back to San Marcos, this would definitely be on the list!

Date: a month ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

We selected Paddle SMTX because of the 5 rating and number of reviews; it was the BEST CHOICE! As soon as my group approached the van, Leah kindly greeted us and gave us our life jackets and paddles. Leah has such a calming voice and chill vibe. It was awesome it met by such friendly people. Martin, our guide, gave us a quick kayak 101 class then we boarded our see-through bottom kayaks for the trip. The trip down the river was calming, beautiful, and fun! The trip back up the river, we paused 3x for Martin to share his knowledge of ecology, history, and much more. This is a must do activity! Amazing experience all around and great for beginners. We will definitely be back to do this again.

Date: a month ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Martin was great! A must do!

Date: a month ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Leah did Awesome job as our guide, it was our first time kayaking.We will definitely go back, loved the experience.

Date: a month ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Shawn was amazing!! we named him smooth Shawn He was so patient, helpful and knowledgeable. He obviously loves working with people and enjoys what he does.

Date: a month ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Sean was awesome!!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Leah is an amazing tour guide. She was very friendly and fun. Definitely worth trying you ll have an amazing time with the people.

Date: a month ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

We loved how laid back and fun this was! Ive been in San Marcos for about 2 years, but this is my first time doing the night kayak tours and it was definitely worth it! Our guide Kainoa did a fantastic job and showed us the fish, bats, birds, and other amazing creatures! He also took awesome photos of our group for us!

Date: a month ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

As a person who adores the outdoors, this was definitely an amazing experience. Our guide, Kainoa, made the excursion safe and informative. He was very friendly and taught us about the different animals in the San Marcos river. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to do a late night activity. Very memorable and would do again!

Date: a month ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Kainoa was awsome super friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend.

Date: a month ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Was alot of fun and Kainoa is a great guide.

Date: a month ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Amazing experience Kainoa and Abby are the best Thanks guys for making this special for me and my family , we will come back again Blessings for you !

Date: a month ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Our glow tour with Abby was awesome!!! It was cool night with a great vibe!! Thank you!

Date: a month ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Let me start off by saying I have 0 experience in kayaking, but they teach you step by step what to do. It was one of BEST experiences of my life! So worth every penny spent, the water is just beautiful and crystal clear! You could see all the big and small fishes Ben was the best tour guid I mean he explained every little thing and kept us informed the whole way! He made sure no man was left behind. He was just the cherry on top to the whole tour honestly, it was like talking to a family member he kept the conversation going with all of us. If you do come ask for him I can guarantee you that you won t be disappointed! Can t wait to come back to San Marcos and do this tour again

Date: 2 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Paddle SMTX was a great experience! Ben did a phenomenal job guiding us on our tour. Awesome!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Had so much fun! Kai was our guide and did a fantastic job. Will definitely do it again next time we are in the area!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Our guide, Karina, was well versed with the local water system, its wildlife, and was well Informed all around. A kind and cheery disposition as well.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Shawn and Leah were awesome! They were super informative about all the wildlife and the history of the river. Highly recommend the experience

Date: 2 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Not only fun but amazing facts about nature and the environment. Thank you Kainoa!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

We had amazing guide. We did the sunset tour last night.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Had a great experience with my family at Paddle SMTX! Kainoa was our tour guide and made our tour super fun and educational! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a chill night time adventure.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Kainoa was an amazing tour guide and our group of 6 had a blast!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Had a blast. Our tour guide Kai was awesome. Definitely going back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Kai was the BEST tour guide! Explained everything super well and kept us safe. You could see straight to the bottom of the river and we saw plenty of wildlife on the way. Highly recommended!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Had a great trip with Kainoah tonight!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

We had a very enjoyable experience on the River! Matt was our guide and he prepped us well and made sure our trip was safe, fun and filled with little facts along the way. It was a neat experience to see the river at night I would do this experience again!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Matt was fantastic! Our family of 5 felt the pace was just right! A fun and enjoyable experience! Would do it again!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Kai was a great guide. Extremely patient and kind.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Sean was a great tour guide! Thank you for the adventure!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Fantastic Experience!! See the water from a whole different point of view. Jesse was a great guide and told us the history of the San Marcos River. Made everything easy and fun.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Paddle Queen Leah was amazing taking us. Amazing experience and will definitely have to do again. We were not rushed and the weather was perfect, experiencing a full moon too. Leah pointed out wildlife along the way. Definitely a must!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Sean was great :-)

Date: 2 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

This was so fun and Jessie was a great guide!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

The whole experience was amazing!! Our guide Jesse was very knowledgeable of the area and made the trip so fun!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Jessie was an amazing guide. Definitely had a great time.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

We had an amazing time and our tour guide Jesse was awesome! He had a lot of fun facts and was so very helpful! Would definitely do it again!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

We had an amazing time. I was a paddle princess (ya know, like a passenger princess )and watched the water the whole time. Crystal clear and could see to the bottom the whole time. Big thanks to Our guide, Kainoa, hewas great. He gave us alot of info about the river and we enjoyed talking with him.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

So much fun! LEAH was an excellent guide! MATT was super helpful helping my niece and nephew. All around a great time at a beautiful location. Nick

Date: 2 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Koah was so cool and awesome he is super nice, friendly and helpful!!!! We had a great time with him as our tour guide! (:

Date: 2 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Our personal tour guide, LEAH, gave my family and I an incredible experience!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Went kayaking with my family for the first time. Amazing experience! Matt and Gianna were great while guiding us through it all.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Had a great time kayaking in the San Marcos River. Water was cold but clear and Gianna and Matt were both amazing. We had a little bit of a misunderstanding at first and they handled it like pros!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Kainoa and Laney were so nice and helpful during the whole tour!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Laney (Paddle goddess) and Kainoa was an amazing guide! Very helpful and showed us cool spots with beavers and fruit bats!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

An amazing night Sean was the best guide Ive experienced

Date: 2 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Shawn and Kat were amazing guides and we loves the trip

Date: 2 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Paddle Queen and Cat were amazing guides for our Glow Kayak tour. They had great information for us about the river and the area. They were also great instructors and caring helpers for those of us that were first time kayakers. We definitely recommend their tour!! It was so much fun!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Sean was the best tour guide! He is so friendly and patient, loved him!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Great experience! We had an awesome tour guide , Jesse, who made the experience enjoyable!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Kai was an amazing tour guide for this fun experience. We were celebrating our 24th anniversary and had the best time. The water is so clear and you can see everything with the clear lite up kayaks. Kai was knowledgeable and made it so much fun.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Paddle queen is a QUEEN. Matt is awesome & Noah the best guide ever. Had so much fun!! #DallasTeam

Date: 2 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Had a great time on the Kayak glow tour. Ben was an awesome guide!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Amazing trip down the river at night !!Glow paddle was fun and our guide Ben was great, knowledgeable about surroundings,wildlife, plants and so was the other staff members !!Highly recommend this company for it!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Ben led our group he made the experience so enjoyable, very patient and helpful for us beginners. And extremely knowledgeable with nature. Willing to answer any questions we had.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Cool experience! Abby was the best!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

It was only my second time being on a kayak but Matt showed us how to row and was very friendly and helpful.! The water was beautiful and it was super cool to see it all under the boat.!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Gianna was a great guide. This was a wonderful experience. I loved learning all about the history of the river and nature

Date: 2 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Matt was the best..

Date: 2 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Fun

Date: 2 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Matt was a great tour guide. Fantastic activity to do with our scout unit!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

It was a fun activity! Abby was a great and well informed guide, telling us many great facts about the river. She kept the group entertained throughout the tour

Date: 2 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Loved it, Abby was very helpful and had lot of patience. Thank you

Date: 2 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Best experience ever 100% recommend I took the night tour and love it but I I would recommend doing this tour early morning with no heat and your able to see everything under you

Date: 2 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

My wife, my son and his fiancé took a trip. It started at 8:30 lasted about an hour very enjoyable and Ben did a good job leading the group back-and-forth. It was lovely evening. I think everybody should take this trip once.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Wow! Talk about amazing customer service! We were a group of 6 and two of us were not so skilled, Ben tugged us most of the way and didn t make us feel like a bother! He was insightful and had a great sense of humor! We will definitely be back thank you Ben!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Sean was very great! I recommend going kayaking with him. 10/10!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Sean was a great tutor guide! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and sweet. Staff was also very friendly. The river was not too deep and the currents weren t to strong. For someone who is new to kayaking this is for you!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Sean was great! If you can book him I d recommend!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Sean was a great guide!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Had a great time, Sean was a great guide!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Sean was amazing! Great experience

Date: 3 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Such a great time! Our guide Citlali was fantastic!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Really fun experience! Thanks to our guides Marina and Catila

Date: 3 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

We did the 8:15pm tour with Martin, he was very knowledgeable, informative and professional, deserves a raise! 100% recommend this place!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

We had Matt he was a great instructor! definitely suggest when in the San Marcos area

Date: 3 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Jesse was an amazing guide and really sweet! A great trip to take @ night under the stars and the water was beautiful not too extreme to paddle!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

This experience was AMAZING!! Highly recommended doing this! Our tour guide was amazing as well

Date: 3 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Really enjoyed the tour, and Ben was an awesome guide! Would definitely recommend it!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

We had a fantastic time. Matt did an amazing job and we got to see lots of wildlife. The kayak glowed well and the water was crystal clear.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Jesse was our tour guide and we had an amazing time!! Definitely recommend coming here and asking for Jesse!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Matt, our guide, was great! Had a fun time on our night tour.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Matt s a great guide, great fun!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Cool experience to explore San Marcos River. Our guide Citlali was awesome.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

The nighttime tour with the light up kayaks was great! Ben was a very accommodating & knowledge guide. Would do this again!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Had a great time with our tour guide Citlali!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Matt was an awesome helper!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Matt was awesome ! so funny, helpful and kind ! thank you so much for the experience!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Matt was amazing

Date: 3 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Abby aka Midnight Ruckus was an awesome guide with great tips and things to look for! Thanks for the fun memories!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Awesome experience kayaking with Abby as our guide! She made is easy and so much fun.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Matthew great tour guide !! Had so much fun! Recommend 10/10

Date: 3 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Sean was an awesome guide and super funny!! We got absolutely soaked so don t wear pants haha I made that mistake, but to be fair it was my first time, so now I know better next time. 10/10 experience and will definitely be coming back!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Shawn was an awesome guide! Experience was fun and enjoyable. Would highly recommend trying if ever in the San Marcos area

Date: 3 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Had a great time Citlali was a fun guide!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Citlali was a great tour guide! Very fun and beginner-friendly. I highly recommend.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Awesome experience! Eric and the Paddle Queen were amazing! My friends and I loved it!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Matt was amazing!! Extremely knowledgeable about the river & its inhabitants. Overall so fun and would 10/10 recommend!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Abby was break

Date: 3 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Cade gave us a great tour of the river with some great history as well. Being from out of town this was a great experience and great time.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

This was a very exciting experience and our tour guide Ben, was very helpful and attentive.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Going into experience, I was not sure what to expect but Abby was extremely helpful from beginning to end. She had great energy and help keep us calm, especially when we almost tipped over. I would love to do it again. My family and I enjoyed this experience. Thanks to her.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Kade was a great tour guide

Date: 3 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Nice kayak ride, we saw some wildlife (bats, raccoon, night heron) and Cade and Matt did a great job as our guides down the river and back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Matt and Cade were amazing

Date: 3 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Matt and Cade were great!! Very friendly and made the experience very enjoyable!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

We did the night glow tour. Our tour guide pointed out birds, raccoons, ducklings, and a spotted gar along the route. She also suggested places we could check out in the area. It was very relaxing.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

I came with a couple of friends and had a blast doing this activity. Abby was our guide and she gave us a lot of history and fun facts throughout the tour. I totally recommend doing this!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Mat did amazing in making you feel safe and comfortable.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Matt was so awesome and patient with my class clown of a husband!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

It was amazing! Definitely an experience worth while! Pictures and videos don t do it justice! Our tour guide Sean was awesome and funny! 100% recommend to go try it out!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Fun fun fun

Date: 3 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Matt the guide was awesome and the river was really cool at night.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Matt was amazing!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

It was fun and beautiful. Our guide Jesse was awesome.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Sean was an awesome guide! He showed us this cool blue crane and raccoon and all sorts of creatures :) def worth the trip!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

The night tour was awesome - we saw lots of wildlife such as a deer, raccoons, turtles, snakes, fish (of course) birds and even a beaver! Ben was fantastic, really knowledgeable, patient and fun

Date: 4 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Ben is such a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and so helpful and kind. This has been the best experience Ive ever had in Texas!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Citlali was AMAZING as a tour guide, we had a truly wonderful time with her on the river! We saw lots of wildlife, got very informative details about our surroundings and the history of the area, excellent careful instructions to help us navigate in the dark, and an appropriate pace with mindful breaks for our less experienced group members to keep up comfortably. Absolutely a six out of five star experience, our group was all adults but older kids would have a blast with this for sure. The equipment was great, the stretch of river was peaceful and fun, and we will definitely come back to do this again! First timers: Wear clothes that youre comfortable rowing in and dont mind getting damp with river water Bring towels and a change of shorts BUG SPRAY!!!! Water bottles are a good idea, remember all single use plastic is banned from the river so go with a reusable container Only people who can swim are allowed to do this but you still have to wear a life vest at all times, dress with this in mind Use the restroom before you arrive, the bathrooms are not guaranteed to be accessible and are pretty funky (according to other people in our group)

Date: 4 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

My husband and I did the glow tour on 5/25 and it was a blast! Martin was our guide and very knowledgeable, helpful and calm. Libby was working too helping check folks in and she was hospitable, chill and positive! Both were super friendly. We plan to be back with our kiddos.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Great experience! Jesse was awesome tour guide. Wife and I had a blast

Date: 4 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Sean was an amazing guide!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Sean was the best tour guide and gave the best instructions

Date: 4 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Celebrated my birthday/Mother s Day with my family. My nephew is 13 and my dad is 74 and all ages in between. We filled all 6 kayaks (12 spots) on Shawn s tour. He let us take our time. He pointed out bat s living in the bridge cracks, turtles, birds, raccoons, snakes. The kayaks are clear so you can see the fish underneath. I ve kayak before but never at night. Great experience! Birthday to remember.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

We loved our night paddle and our guide Martin was the best! He had great stops and info about the river and we loved it!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Kade was great and made for a very relaxing time! Great couples experience

Date: 4 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Sean was a amazing guide, he was informative and made us laugh all throughout the river, my wife and I truly enjoyed being able to paddle through the San Marcos River at night, it was a good team building moment for us and we had to work together to get back upstream! I would recommend this for people who are thinking about it.

Date: 5 months ago