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Thank you for your interest in a tour with the River Authority!

We strive to inspire actions for individuals to make informed decisions about the conservation and protection of the San Antonio River watershed through thought-provoking, hands-on and inquiry-driven explorations.

River Authority Tours
  • All tours are free and booked on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Tours are only conducted on Tuesday through Friday.
  • A minimum of 8 individuals is required to conduct a tour.
  • In order to ensure a positive, engaging experience for all individuals, the maximum number of individuals allowed on a tour is 50.
  • Transportation to and from the tour site is the responsibility of the individual.
  • Groups should arrive with plenty of time to unload, arrange groups and participate in a group orientation prior to the scheduled activities.
  • All individuals should be prepared to participate in activities in an outdoor setting which may include adverse temperatures, uneven terrain and potential exposure to biting/stinging insects. Closed toed shoes are required.
Reservation Policy
  • Tours must be requested at least two (2) weeks in advance. For the best selection of dates and staff availability, contact us as early as possible.
  • Tour requests are pending until processed with confirmed dates by the River Authority. Confirmations and other important tour details including pre- and post-trip activities will be sent to the email address provided in the initial request.
Chaperone Requirements
  • For the safety of all individuals, the River Authority requires that student groups be accompanied at all times by an appropriate number of adult teachers or chaperones. Chaperones are expected to ensure that students behave appropriately and are engaged in the tour activities. For the River Authority's wastewater treatment tours we require attendees to be at least 12 years of age or older.
Late Arrival & Cancellation Policy
  • Individuals should arrive with plenty of time to unload, use restrooms, arrange groups and participate in a group orientation prior to the start time on the day of the tour.
  • If your group is running late, the River Authority cannot guarantee that all activities will occur as originally planned.
  • In the event that the weather, park conditions or unforeseeable circumstances prevent the field trip to proceed as planned, The River Authority will contact the field trip organizer as soon as possible.
  • A rescheduled field trip is not guaranteed.
Tour Request
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How does the water you flush down a toilet or the water you pour down the drain get cleaned safely before it's released into the environment? That's the work of a wastewater treatment plant. The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) began providing wastewater utility services in 1966. Today, SARA has four permitted active wastewater treatment plants. Let the San Antonio River Authority's Utilities team take you on an up-close-and-personal tour of the wastewater treatment process.
Mission Reach guided tours take visitors on a journey through the San Antonio River’s past, present and future covering topics such as the San Antonio River Improvements Project, the revitalized ecosystem, native flora and fauna, environmental stewardship and historical elements of the San Antonio River. On this one-mile, paved leisurely walk, visitors will learn how the recent Mission Reach Ecosystem & Recreation Project is changing the lives and minds of people near and far. Tours typically last approximately an hour and half and are suited for ages 10 to adult. Group size is limited.
Museum Reach guided tours take visitors along the expanded urban segment of the San Antonio River Walk, north of the Downtown Reach. Elements of the paved, one-mile leisurely walk, include urban river ecology, world-renowned public art, historical influences and project design themes. Tours typically last approximately an hour and half and are suited more for adult audiences. Group size is limited.