Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin

Overview

Experience the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge! This colony made up of 1.5 million Mexican free tailed bats is an amazing sight to see and hear. From the meeting point, join your professional guide at 6pm where afterward, you will paddle and observe one of nature’s wonders and learn about how these nocturnal creatures help create a better ecosystem for everyone. The tour lasts 2 hours and food and drinks are not included.

City: Austin

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $69.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $69.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Paddle lesson and safety instructions

Professional guide

Life jacket

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Recommend you wear swimsuit, windbreaker jacket, or lightly layered synthetic clothing
Bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, waterproof camera, bottle water, bug repellent, towel, and extra change of clothes

What To Expect

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

You will see the world's largest urban bat colony that peaks at around 2 million bats during the peak of the season. The bats take off around sunset and always head towards the eastern part of downtown.

Austin

You will see a number of buildings on the Austin Skyline including the Hotel Van Zandt, The Austonian Tower, and a multitude of residential and commercial buildings.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (98)

marktB5942SE

Oct 2020

They canceled 2 hours before it was supposed to start. If you are only in town for a few days I would recommend going with another company who will not flake out at the last minute.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

We apologize sir but we did give you a free tour voucher on top of your refund. We did everything we could to make up for an unavoidable situation. Our guide had a personal issue to attend to as we stated. I guess you're one of those people that makes their workers come in even if they have an emergency. Please don't come visit us if you treat people this way.

C3288SPfranks

Oct 2020

Great fun, the night kayaking was awesome beautiful view of the city. I would do this again anytime.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thanks so much for your review we hope to see you again soon!

Marlene_F

Sep 2020

I would have loved to have done this tour but, I was called in the afternoon to be advised that the tour was canceled due to a leasing tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2020

Hi Marlene I apologize for your negative experience, but it was a situation we had no control over and little to no time to respond to. It was not a leasing tour, our new building owner/landlord decided to renegotiate the terms of our property rental before we resumed operations.