Tours will be limited to small groups of four with one interpreter guide and last two hours and 30 minutes.  Participants will be given a 45 minute orientation of the critical habitat of Spring Lake, the Endangered Species Act, the Edwards Aquifer, the Antiquities code of Texas and a brief history of the area around the headwaters of the San Marcos River, thought to be one of the longest continuously inhabited areas in the North Western Hemisphere.  Once participants have acknowledged their understanding of the limitations and liabilities of disturbing this critical habitat to eight endangered and threatened species, they will be given a 90-minute tour on the water.  The tour will follow the same route as the existing boat path so as not to disturb vegetation or species.  It is important to note, that these tours will be educational in nature.  The San Marcos Springs are a remarkable natural resource, protected and regulated by federal laws. The programs intent is to realize our mission of preservation and conservation through education and appreciation of the San Marcos Springs habitat.

Tours will be offered in the mornings and evenings  before and after our regular Glass Bottom Boat Tours.  All tours require an advanced reservation, a deposit, and 48 hours notice of cancellation for a deposit refund. (See Cancellation Policy below.) Tour dates are not guaranteed until your confirmation notice from the Kayak Aquarena Office has been processed and deposit has been made.

Price (Tours limited to four people):

Prices vary according to size of group and age of participants.  Discounts available for seniors, Texas State students and staff, children between the ages of 12-18 and groups of 4.  A deposit is required to hold reservation which can either be made with a check or a credit card number taken over the phone.  Charge will not be incurred until day of the tour.

Adults  $40/ Seniors   $35/ Children, under 15  $30

$5 OFF each for groups of 4.

Prices subject to change without notice.

Length:

2 hours and 30 minutes.

To reserve a tour time please fill out the Tour Reservation Form or call the Kayak Aquarena Office at 512-245-7560.

Cancellation Policy

If reservation is cancelled without notice deposit will be forfeited.  Cancellations with in 48 hours of tour will not be returned but can be applied to a future tour.  Cancellations made over 48 hours in advance or due to inclement weather or other emergency, will be refunded or applied to a rescheduled tour.