Enjoy a relaxing float down the San Marcos River with hassle-free pickup from Austin. Perfect for friends and families seeking a fun day in nature.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
around 4 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical activity required, suitable for all levels
Wildlife
History
The San Marcos River has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples and early settlers, serving as a vital water source.
Conservation
Efforts are in place to preserve the river's pristine conditions, emphasizing eco-friendly practices and minimal impact.
Austin Party Bus
Enjoy a relaxing float down the San Marcos River with hassle-free pickup from Austin. Perfect for friends and families seeking a fun day in nature.
Austin Party Bus provides group transportation and curated tours around Austin, Texas. The company operates party buses and vans in multiple sizes — including 10‑passenger party vans, 20‑passenger buses, and 24‑passenger buses — and offers one-way and roundtrip transfers using 16- or 24-passenger buses with door-to-door service within a 25-mile radius.
Austin Party Bus runs a range of themed outings, such as Food Truck Tours (a four-hour tour sampling three food trucks), San Marcos River Trip with pickup from Austin and tube-ready service, Fredericksburg wine tours visiting award-winning wineries, and Driftwood/Dripping Springs wine tours roughly 45 minutes from Austin. Vehicles feature limo-style seating, LED lighting, booming sound systems, and built-in coolers; passengers are invited to bring their own drinks on many tours. Additional offerings include Austin Brewery Tours and a Driftwood/Dripping Springs brewery tour. For transfers and private events, the fleet accommodates groups for celebrations, brewery or winery outings, and river floats. Reservations can be arranged for one-way or roundtrip transfers and customizable wine or brewery itineraries. Austin Party Bus emphasizes practical conveniences: door-to-door pickup within 25 miles for transfers, secure storage for personal items during river trips, and pre-arranged tube delivery for San Marcos floats. The company markets itself to groups seeking organized, vehicle-based outings from Austin to nearby Hill Country destinations and river locations. Contact and booking details are available through the company's standard reservation channels for scheduling vehicles, tours, and custom group transportation. Pricing varies by vehicle, trip length, and group size; inquire for current availability and estimates.
Vehicle Options
10–24 passengers
Multiple party bus and van sizes
Tours Offered
10 experiences
Food, wine, brewery, river trips
Pickup Radius
25-mile radius
Door-to-door transfers available
BYOB Friendly
Bring your own drinks
Built-in coolers on board
Request a quote for transfers, food truck tours, brewery or wine trips, and San Marcos river floats — reserve the right vehicle today.
Bring Sunscreen
Apply sunscreen generously to protect your skin during a sunny float day.
Stay Hydrated
Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated while relaxing under the Texas sun.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Opt for quick-drying clothes and sandals suitable for water activities.
Pack a Waterproof Bag
Keep your valuables safe and dry with a waterproof bag or container.
Swimsuit
A swimsuit is ideal for comfort and mobility in the water.
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Sunscreen
Protect your skin from UV rays during the float trip.
summer
Waterproof Phone Case
Keep your devices dry for photos and emergencies.
summer
Hat or Cap
Shade your face during sunny hours.
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