River Tubing on the Comal River with 3 Chutes and Shuttle

Austin , United States of America

River Tubing on the Comal River with 3 Chutes and Shuttle

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About this experience

Enjoy a day of tubing in New Braunfels on the spring-fed Comal River. Travelers may select from various times throughout the day to reserve their entrance in advanced. Float times run approximately 2-2.5 hours with 3 chutes along the way. The Comal River maintains a temperature of approximately 72 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 22 degrees Celsius) year round. Thousands of people from towns near and far tube down the Comal River in the spring & summer to enjoy the river's natural beauty. Tubing on the Comal provides another relaxing alternative to tubing on the nearby Guadalupe River.

A shuttle will be provided to transport guests and their tubes back up to the river mouth.

Available options

Shuttle Only (Bring Own Tube)

Shuttle Only Option: Please select this option if you plan to bring your own tube. This option is for shuttle transport to the river mouth.

Tubing + Shuttle + Extra Ride

Additional Tube Trip: This option includes the basic river tubing option of 3 chutes plus an additional tube trip for extra time. Shuttle included.

River Tubing & Shuttle

What's included

River Tubing Experience on the Comal River in New Braunfels

3 Chutes included with optional upgrade at checkout to add an additional tube ride

Shuttle transportation available to transport guests and their tubes back up to the river mouth

What's not included

Coolers and cooler tubes available to rent for an additional fee

Important information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

On-site parking available on a first come first serve basis

Park in designated areas. Vehicles in undesignated areas may be towed. Parking is free on property owned by us. If our lot is full, other lots may charge to park nearby

Meeting point

River Tubing experience located at New Braunfels Toobs (aka NB Toobs) on the Comal River.

Important notes

Day of Travel Recommendations
- Wear water shoes or old tennis shoes to protect against cuts, scrapes and bruises while making your way to and from entry/exit points. Shoes will also protect your feet from the rocky river bottom.
- Bring Sunscreen, remember to apply before and during your toobing floats down the Comal.
- Park in designated areas. Vehicles in undesignated areas may be towed. Parking is free on property owned by NB Toobs. If our lot is full, other lots may charge to park nearby.
- Bring plenty of your favorite beverages (including lots of water to keep hydrated). Alcoholic beverages are legal on the Comal River and you can drink while you tube. Review the new RIVER RULES in advanced for proper reusable containers allowed on the river. Please drink responsibly.

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Practical Information

Language

Official: English
Widely spoken: Spanish
English: Widely spoken

Currency

United States Dollar (USD)

Time Zone

Central Time Zone (CT) (GMT-6)

Electricity

120VV, 60HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

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Important Precautions:

• Keep valuables secure
• Be cautious of strangers offering help or services
• Use reputable transportation services

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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Car, Bike, Scooter

Neighborhoods

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.
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