River tubing is a quintessentially Texan way to spend a summer afternoon. New Braunfels—with its two rivers and lively tubing scenes—is the best place to go for this activity. This guide to the ins and outs of tubing in New Braunfels will get you started with your first float.
Where to go tubing in New Braunfels:
There are lots of great places to go river tubing in Texas, but New Braunfels is one of our favorites because it has two rivers! The town itself is lovely, too, and there are plenty of other things to do when you’re not floating down a river in an inner tube.
New Braunfels has two rivers: the Comal and the Guadalupe. Both are spring-fed, so they're delightfully cool on a hot summer day. You can float down either river on an inflated tube.
The Comal River, which runs through New Braunfels and by Schlitterbahn water park, is billed as the country’s shortest river. It is only 4kms long, and floating down here will take you 2-3 hours. The Comal River is very accessible, and there are several bars and restaurants along its banks.
The Guadalupe River is a great place to hang out and spend a fun afternoon. Trips last from two hours to six hours depending on how far upriver you want to go, and there are rapids along the way to give your trip some extra excitement.
How to make the most of your New Braunfels River floating experience?
If you’re not a local or if this is your first time floating the river in New Braunfels, we suggest that you hire an outfitter to organize everything for you. That way, you won’t have to bring a whole lot of stuff with you.
River tubing companies provide tube rentals and transportation to and from river access points. Some companies even rent out coolers, life vests, and other essentials for a nominal fee. It’s a cheap way to spend the day outside. Some of the well-known tubing companies in New Braunfels include Tube Haus, Rockin’ R River Rides, and Whitewater Sports among others.
To have a good time while tubing on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, you should familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations beforehand. Since the rules change at a regular interval, it makes sense to do your research in advance.
Contact Austin Party Bus if you are looking for a tubing trip to New Braunfels. For more details, call us at 512-968-3660!
