Texas Canoes & Kayaks offers rentals and guided river trips along the San Marcos River, covering San Marcos, Martindale, and Luling, Texas, with night trips and multi-day trips available. All guides are certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA), the gold standard in paddle sports, ensuring reliable service and high-quality equipment throughout.
Rentals include the boat, paddle, life jacket, and shuttle service with no hidden fees, with guests renting for the full duration of their chosen river section — separate rental pages are available for the San Marcos, Martindale, and Luling sections specifically. Guided Trips pair guests with a professional guide who provides basic paddling instruction and river information, with dedicated Upper San Marcos, Mid Martindale, and Lower Luling guided routes, plus Guided Night trips and Multi-Day trips for a more immersive experience. For guests wanting broader instruction, sister company Paddle With Style (researched earlier this session, sharing the same Martindale PO Box and phone number) offers ACA paddling workshops for all skill levels and specialized training for teams competing in the Texas Water Safari.
Beyond river trips, the business organizes the annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta and offers Corporate & Private Group outings for larger parties.
Because Texas Canoes & Kayaks does not have a storefront, all trips are strictly by reservation — guests are asked to book ahead before driving out, since the team meets guests directly at the river based on their scheduled time.
Hours run Monday, Friday, and Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm, closed Tuesday through Thursday.
For paddlers of any experience level near San Marcos, Martindale, or Luling, Texas looking for a reliable, ACA-certified canoe or kayak rental or guided river trip, Texas Canoes & Kayaks offers a well-established operation on the San Marcos River.
