This Nighttime Kayak Lake Tour Belongs On Your Texas Bucket List
By Katie Lawrence|Published May 01, 2024
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
If you’ve never taken a nighttime kayak tour in Texas, I definitely recommend changing that in the near future. Get Up and Go Kayaking in San Marcos takes paddlers on an epic sunset ride featuring clear kayaks outfitted with stunning neon LED lights. You’ll see wildlife, make new friends, enjoy the quiet of the night, and have an overall great time.
Kayaking is cool, but have you ever gone kayaking at night? Taking that one step further, what about kayaking at night in a clear kayak outfitted with neon lights? If that sounds like a dream, Get Up and Go Kayaking in San Marcos can make it your reality.
Picture this: all of the tubers have gone home for the day, and the San Marcos River is calm and quiet, illuminated only by the stars above and the twinkling lights on your kayak. The river is among the cleanest in Texas, and floating it truly feels like magic.
The river is full of diverse plant and aquatic life since it originates from the Edwards Aquifer, and the lighted kayaks ensure you won't miss any of it. Among the animals you'll see include fish, birds, deer, beavers, and even bats, plus the endangered Texas wild-rice.
Get Up and Go Kayaking prides itself on being the only year-round river outfitter in the area, so no matter what season it is, you can enjoy a relaxing float trip. Even better, the maximum group size is 12, which means paddlers get to have an intimate experience that allows for core memories to be made.
You can even schedule a private tour if you have a group of 10 or fewer people. This would make such a fun activity for a bachelor/bachelorette weekend or corporate outing!
So if you're looking for a not-so-ordinary adventure that will take your love of nature to the next level, Get Up and Go Kayaking is it. It's some of the most fun you'll ever have!
Visit the Get Up and Go Kayaking website or the Get Up and Go Kayaking Facebook page for more information, including current rates and an availability calendar, and/or to book a float trip.
Have you ever taken this nighttime kayak tour in Texas? If so, we’d love to hear about your experience in the comments. Check out our previous article below to learn why San Marcos has one of the most beautiful town squares in the entire country. If you’re interested in checking out the local hiking trails while you’re in town, Dante’s Trail to Paraiso is loved by so many!