About Paddle TX
Paddle TX is a paddlesport-focused outfitter based at Hacienda Del Rio River Resort on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels. Unlike the tube-centric operators that dominate the local scene, Paddle TX specialises in kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and their signature lighted crystal kayak night tours — transparent-hulled kayaks fitted with LED lights that illuminate the river below as you paddle after dark.
Their rental fleet includes single and tandem kayaks, SUPs, fishing kayaks, and river tubes. They also run paddleboard yoga sessions on the calm stretches of the Comal and Guadalupe, and their kayak fishing trips let anglers paddle to spots that shore-based fishers cannot reach. For groups of six or more, Paddle TX offers door-to-river-to-door shuttle service starting at $40 per person with all gear included.
The crystal kayak night tours are the standout offering that separates Paddle TX from every other outfitter in the area. Launching from the Wurstfest grounds on the Comal River, the guided evening paddles let guests glide over the spring-fed river in illuminated kayaks, watching fish, turtles, and aquatic plants light up beneath them. It is a completely different way to experience the rivers that most visitors only see from a tube, and it regularly sells out on weekends.
