River Tubing in Austin

How river tubing works with Frontera Tours.​​

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• River tubing in Austin.

• Frontera Tours offer river tubing trips from Austin to the San Marcos River.

• $79 per person.

• We provide everything you need to float the river plus roundtrip transportation from downtown Austin.

• Float Trips include tubes, coolers, cooler tubes, ice, life vest (upon request) and roundtrip transportation.

• Our float trips include a few local hosts that help make the trip seamless and fun!

• Transportation to the river will be in a shared-private bus with A/C.

• Float trips with Frontera Tours skip all lines down at the river.

• BYOB

• Buses can fill up quick, so be sure and book a spot on our website in advance.

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Where and when should I arrive?

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• We'll meet at Central District Brewery located at 417 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701.

• Look for our school bus in front of the building.

• The trip time on your reservation is your departure time.

• Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled float time to load coolers and sign in.

• Our guides will be there to check you in and help load up.

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How long is the float trip?

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• Total trip time is around 6 hours including drive time and loading times.

• The river float itself is about 3.5/4 hours.

• Float trips depart in the morning to ensure that we get back at a good time for evening activities.

• Please do not plan anything immediately after the float incase we run into traffic or the river is running slower.​

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What to bring on your tubing trip.

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• BYOB (No glass or Styrofoam)

• Sunscreen

• Water

• Snacks (pre-made sandwiches, chips, nutrition bars) and beverages are popular.

• We do not make a stop on the drive to the river so please show up with snacks and drinks.

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How the the day flows.

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• Let's Float!

• We'll meet at Central District Brewery in Austin, Texas.

• Our hosts/guides will be there to check y'all in and help prepare group coolers.

• Each group will be provided with as many tote coolers and ice as needed.

• We never combine groups. 

• Remember BYOB

• A few minutes before departure time, we'll start to load up on the bus.

• The drive from Austin to San Marcos River is about a 45-minute bus ride.

• Drinking is allowed on bus.

• During the drive our hosts will help pass out beers and chat a little about the river and it's exits.

• You’ll have the option to place valuables in our lockbox while we float.

• Anything else can be left right on your seat while we float the river.

• We'll have the same bus all day long.

• When we arrive at the San Marcos River we'll grab our tubes.

• Our hosts/guides will assist in unloading coolers from the bus, and setting up your cooler tube.

• Designate a bartender that will float with the cooler tube.

• We'll float for about 3.5/4 hours.

• Our bus will be parked at the exit of the river waiting for us.

• We'll load up on the bus as a group and start heading back to Austin.

• Float trip will end back at the brewery.

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Should I bring phone and valuables during the float?

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• We provide a lock box onboard the bus for any valuables like phones, wallets, and keys during the float.

• You will not need money or your ID while on the river.

• We do not recommend taking phones with you on the river. If you do bring it, we recommend putting it in a waterproof case.

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Parking

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• Parking is available at the Austin Convention Center parking garage. 

• $15 for the day.

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Cancellations

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• We issue 100% refunds for cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled trip time. We do not issue refunds for no-shows. 

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Restrictions

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• Our float trips are limited to adults age 18 and over.​

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What not to bring

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• Glass containers.

• Styrofoam.

• A cooler, ice, or tubes.

• We have plenty of tote coolers and ice for y'all.