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    2-Hour Kayak & Canoe Rental on Lake Buchanan

    Paddle Beaver Creek Cove or explore toward Garrett Island

    4.6 stars• 397 reviews
    From$45/ boatincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Boat, paddles, life jacket

    Highlights

    Explore Beaver Creek cove by kayak or canoe, or paddle toward Garrett Island for a beach picnic. Keep an eye out for birds and other natural wildlife along the way.
    • Look for osprey, blue herons, white egrets, hawks, and ducks
    • Paddle through the sheltered waters of Beaver Creek cove
    • Explore toward Garrett Island and its beach
    • Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach
    • Choose from a single kayak, tandem kayak, or canoe

    What's Included

    • Boat
    • Paddles
    • Life jacket
    • Instructions

    Know before you go

    • Ages 18+ to rent

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel or change by noon the day before for a refund less a $5.77 per-ticket fee. No refunds for changes or cancellations after noon the day before. If the operator cancels due to weather, rebook or receive a refund.

    FAQs

    Bring a phone protector and key holder; these items aren't included.

    Meeting details

    443 Waterway Lane, Burnet, TX 78611

    Experience provided by Vanishing Texas River Cruise
    Experience provided by Vanishing Texas River Cruise

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    Single Kayak

    $45.70

    Priced per Kayak • Fits One Person

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    Tandem Kayak

    $51.41

    Priced per Kayak • Fits Two People

    0

    Canoe

    $57.12

    Fits up to Two People

    0

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
    397 reviews•Google Maps
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    Cruising Lake Buchanan and the Colorado River canyon is the kind of experience that earns repeat visitors, and the guides here are a big reason why. Names like Keith, Ally, and Captain Shawn come up in reviews alongside consistent praise for their knowledge of local history, wildlife, and the waterways themselves. The crew is attentive, stopping the boat whenever something worth seeing comes into view, and that kind of thoughtfulness makes a real difference. Wildlife sightings are a highlight, with bald eagles spotted frequently, along with ospreys, white pelicans, and the occasional waterfall tucked into the canyon. Reviewers are upfront that specific sightings are never guaranteed, but the guides work hard to find them. The boat itself gets solid marks for being clean and comfortable, and the overall pace feels relaxed rather than rushed. If you have flexibility, going at different times of year seems worth considering, as several regulars mention that each season offers something a little different. Book a call with Pat to sort out timing and tour length options before you go, bring snacks, sunscreen, and your binoculars, and settle in for what most passengers describe as a genuinely memorable afternoon on the water.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    I've been on 2 now & they were both fabulous! The 2nd was the bird release after they were rehabed & it is magnificent!

    Photo of Shirley A

    Shirley A

    June 27, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    I've been on 2 now & they were both fabulous! The 2nd was the bird release after they were rehabed & it is magnificent!

    Photo of Shirley A

    Shirley A

    June 27, 2026

    Great for groups

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