Go Tubing in Austin's Downtown Spring River

Austin , United States of America

Go Tubing in Austin's Downtown Spring River

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

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About this experience

This is a private tubing experience for groups of 10-15 people. We are the only company that offers tubing in Downtown Austin. What sets our trip apart from competitors is we are going on the spring river created by Barton Springs pool. This means that you won't waste 4 hours on a bus and you can make the most of your time in Austin.

Every minute of this tour you will be in the water, and when you get out, you'll be just a few minutes away from restaurants, bars, etc.

Furthermore, you can choose to stay and linger in the area after the tour and continue the water fun unlike the competitors who will herd back onto a bus and make you sit through traffic for hours to get back to Austin.

The float is slow. Highlights are watching the bridge jumpers and rope swingers and ending at Party Island.

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Go Tubing in Austin's Downtown Spring River

What's included

We provide tubes, dry storage, a cooler with ice, and transport back to the starting point if needed

Available languages

Guide guide

Reviews breakdown

Viator 5.0

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Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

I will send you a video of meetup instructions when you book.

Important notes

Watch this video which shows you where to park and where to find me. The video is VERY HELPFUL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg9Y4mnpt8M&feature=youtu.be

We will be under the highway bridge at the water's edge. I have a white truck and white trailer and a lot of boats already in the water. Reminder to watch the meet up video!

Because this is a sunset based tour and because the bats' habits adapt to the current weather, the actual start time of your tour should be considered approximate. You need to be flexible by + or - 30 minutes and the actual start time will be updated daily in the google docs link below.

This link tells you everything you need to know about tonight's tour and will be updated daily to reflect the start time and photo link for the night.

You can read it now to get an understanding of how it works and then read it again the day of your trip to get the up to date info:

https://tinyurl.com/boatsandbatsmeetupinfo

The link includes tonight's start time, a google maps link of where to park, the video tour of where to meet, FAQ, my favorite things to do in Austin and much more. Just open it already!

You need to be about 15 minutes early. If you are not there 10 minutes after the scheduled departure, you will be left without a refund. Think of this as a cruise ship leaving the harbor!

If you booked this tour within 3 hours of the start time, please text us at (512) 800 - 0145 so we don’t miss your reservation while we are preparing the gear.
ATTENTION BIG GROUPS: if you booked this kayaking tour for a group of 3+ you should consider switching to the the giant paddleboard version of the same trip.

Here’s why: https://tinyurl.com/SwitchtoPB

If you want to switch, just email us your name and what date you booked and we can take care of it. Boatsandbats@gmail.com

Don’t forget to check the same link the morning of your tour for up to date start times and photo links! See you soon.

See you soon,
Boats and Bats
(512) 800 - 0145

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Language

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Widely spoken: Spanish
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Currency

United States Dollar (USD)

Time Zone

Central Time Zone (CT) (GMT-6)

Electricity

120VV, 60HzHz

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Getting there

By air

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport • 8 km (5 miles) from city center

By train

Austin Amtrak Station

By bus

Greyhound Station, Megabus Stop

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Public transport

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Taxis

Available • Apps: Uber, Lyft

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Downtown South Congress (SoCo) The Domain

Day trips

San Antonio

130 km (80 miles) • Full day

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Fredericksburg

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Visit the Texas State Capitol and other historic sites for a deeper understanding of the city's history and culture.
Explore the vibrant arts and music scene, with numerous live music venues, art galleries, and cultural events.
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Try local cuisine, including Texas BBQ, Tex-Mex, and Southern comfort food, as well as a diverse range of international options.
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