Howdy y'all! Beautiful Autumn weather is finally here! Greenbelter Nature Co. Safari's will show you a part of Austin, or the Hill Country from a native's perspective. Enjoy the sylvotherapy of forest bathing with our expert trail guides. We will cater the hike to what you are looking for. Come and join us for a fun and easy hike through one of the area's greenbelts. The Texas Hill Country is growing very rapidly, and folks are trying to find some really cool places in nature to check out and know about for future swims, hikes and nature adventures. Wisdom of the lands will be shared, such as Eliza Springs and Barton Springs, as well as the native plants and wildlife, salamanders, bobcats, and armadillos! You will learn the scientific names of such plants and critters, as well as the traditional "Texan" lingo for the plants and animals. Fun for the whole family, come take a hike!
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:32 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
During this Safari hike along Barton Creek, you will see a 1.5 mile(3 miles there and back) stretch of Austin's beloved "Greenbelt." Along this stretch will be a couple of caves and a couple of swimming holes. Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls will be scene along the route. With the option to travel another .75 miles to the Hill of Life or Hidden Falls up the creek near the Lost Creek portion of the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
On one of our Greenbelter Safari Hike options you can take a hike through the hilltops nearby historic St. Edwards University and beyond. This hike will go through nature preserve land in Central East Austin only a few miles from downtown or the airport. Great for tourists who would like to see where long time Austinite's like to go hiking. Volcanic overlook, enchanted forest, c'mon what are you waiting for! :)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Greenbelter Safari Hikes lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $28 per person for this Austin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 5–12 pay nothing, adults from $28.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is There is a free gravel parking lot at this trailhead. You can also arrive to the trailhead meeting point via ride share or taxi at:. 7301 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Greenbelter Safari Hikes | 2–3 hours | 5.0 (5) | $28 | |
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It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Greenbelter Nature Co..