Giant Paddleboarding Austin's Springs and Party Island
Overview
This area is the the best part of Downtown Austin and seeing it from the Giant Paddleboards is the only way to take it all in.
People love this tour because you can customize your trip by including or avoiding all of the following in the same area:
Crystal Clear Refreshing Spring water thats great for swimming any day of the year
Lots of great wildlife like birds, turtles, fish.
People who are into adventure love the bridge jumps and rope swings along the side of the river and some people just like watching everyone else do those activities.
There is plenty of "party atmosphere" along the river but its easy to avoid if you're not into that as well.
There are family friendly swimming holes with shallow pools for kids
There are alot of great photo opportunities with the downtown skyline and great natural springs, bridge jumps, and rope swings make for additional photo worthy moments.
What's Included
- Paddles
- Life jackets
- Paddleboards
Meeting Location
2100 Stephen F Austin Drive
Austin, TX 78703, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The best way to experience the real Austin is to jump on a Giant Paddleboard with us and explore the natural spring fed river downtown.
We start on Lady Bird Lake and quickly transition to the crystal clear waters below Barton Springs Pool. Wear your swimsuit so you can jump in and swim around!
Expect to see 1,000 turtles and a lot of fish below!
This trip is great for groups and families.
I call this section of the river "the real heart and soul of Austin." There will be people jumping off bridges and going off the rope swings. There are slack lines setup across the river and other impromptu shows and acrobats hanging below the bridge.
On the weekends, there is a massive "party island" you can join built on top of a shallow sand bar with excellent downtown views behind it.
If you like paddle boarding, sun, spring water, swimming, bridge jumps, rope swings, hotties, fish and turtles this trip is for you and your group. Groups of 4+ get their own board, smaller groups are combined to make it a more social event.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 112 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Giant Paddleboarding Austin’s Springs and Party Island?
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Activity code: C-406074P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Paddles.
- Life jackets.
- Paddleboards.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Giant Paddleboarding Austin's Springs and Party Island is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Giant Paddleboarding Austin’s Springs and Party Island will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Paddles
- Life jackets
- Paddleboards
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 112 travelers
