San Marcos

• Reservations are required for all tours.
• Our San Marcos glow tour departs from: 170 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
• Every tour is small (only 10 people max) and given in our completely clear kayaks.
• Private tours may be available by request.
• Our guides are always helpful and entertaining (they love tips)!

• We specialize in clear kayak eco tours and are the best experience on the water.
• Tours cap out at 10 participants, which is the perfect size to hear your guide and have conversations along the way. If even 10 is too many for you, we also offer private tours for a tailored experience.
• Our kayak care and cleaning methods ensure your kayak is clear so you can have unmatched visibility into the water. San Marcos has clear water, so you might as well be in the clearest boat!
• We only hire the best guides who are personable, knowledgeable, and help you find unique wildlife.

Trips that are canceled by Get Up And Go Kayaking due to inclement weather, will be rescheduled or refunded.

Reservations that are cancelled 72 hours or more before a scheduled trip will not be charged. Those that are cancelled or in need of rescheduling within the 72 hour window of departure time will not be refunded.

Trip Protection can be purchased, which allows you to cancel or reschedule your tour at any time for any reason up to 12 hours prior to your scheduled tour time. You will be reimbursed for the full amount of each ticket, less the cost of trip protection and processing fees. This policy does not apply to bookings made less than 12 hours in advance.

No-show participants will not be refunded. This includes showing up with less paddlers than the original amount booked for.

Get Up And Go Kayaking will not launch in unsafe weather conditions. Because of this, trips may need to be cancelled or rescheduled due to safety issues. If this is the case, your reservation will be refunded in full. We will not be held responsible for any reservation that you fail to keep due to an unforeseen circumstances. We also reserve the right to change or cancel any tours due to circumstances beyond our control. In this instance, Get Up And Go Kayaking can refund the tour price, not any other expenses that may have been incurred.

Yes! These limits are set by the manufacturer to prevent any risk of the kayak sinking, which could lead to injury and damage to our equipment. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Both criteria must be met:
– Maximum individual weight: 250 lbs
– Combined weight of both guests: Cannot exceed 425 lbs

For Example:
– 250 lbs and 160 lbs = 410 lbs ✅
– 260 lbs and 120 lbs = 380 lbs ❌
– 230 lbs and 220 lbs = 450 lbs. ❌ In this case, please contact us before booking to check if we can accommodate you with individual kayaks

• A positive attitude ready for adventure!
• Shoes you don’t mind getting wet; please note shoes are not permitted to be worn in the kayak, but will sit beside or behind you.
• Non-disposable water bottle to stay hydrated
•  A phone to capture those candid shots!
• Wear clothes/swim suit you don’t mind getting wet

Our tours are made for any skill levels to participate, we will have basic tips and tricks to help you maneuver the waterways. Some paddling may be considered intermediate as we paddle against a 3mph current and some mild rapids, but we try our best to paddle at a pace that is convenient for every paddler! We do require all guests to stay with the group.

Each of our kayaks are tandem (made for 2 paddlers) however, if you have an odd number of guests in your party we can easily reconfigure the kayak to accommodate solos.

This premium experience is per person for the tour. We don’t rent out the kayaks or charge one fee for our kayaks. Doing so would make it unfair for solo kayakers or groups with uneven party numbers.

We highly recommend booking as far in advance as possible. We allow cancellations with full refunds up until 72 hours prior to the tour time. This allows you to book far in advance and cancel up until 3 days prior to the tour with no risk at all.

Tips are greatly appreciated. We like to say, “If you enjoyed your ride, tip your guide!”

Standard US gratuity is 20%!

Yes, but due to the experience level of the paddle being intermediate, we welcome children 6 years old and up to join. Each person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older in a kayak. Due to the level of experience needed for this adventure we cannot accommodate groups that have more children than adults in their party on the tour. We love having the entire family out and kids love this tour!

Yes! We invite you to swim before or after your tour near our launch spot. The water depth typically ranges between 4-5 feet, though variations may occur based on the specific section of the river and recent weather conditions.

Yes! We love our furry friends! Please bring a towel for your pet to sit on during the tour to prevent any scratching of the kayak by their nails.