Paddle along two miles of abundant aquatic plants and wildlife, hosted by a backdrop of Austin, Texas. Engage with the natural history of Barton Springs – famous for its year-round 68-degree water.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Our friendly tour guides will greet you at Rowing Dock, and get you set up with everything needed on the water. The tour guide hosts a safety meeting and fits each guest for a life jacket. The Rowing Dock staff will help you into your boat and review basic paddling tips with you prior to departure.

Once on the water, your tour guide will lead you on a journey to the Springs. Along the way, there will be numerous opportunities to take photos with the downtown Austin City skyline in the background. This tour is approximately two miles round trip and lasts two hours.

Guests will be allowed to get out of their boats and take a dip in the cool spring water. The tour ends at Rowing Dock.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore Austin’s iconic Barton Springs
Learn about the abundant fish and wildlife in and around Lady Bird Lake
Visit one of the top five largest concentrations of natural springs in Texas

 

 

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