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 where 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

Fri 01 Aug

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Starting at $50.00

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Fri 01 Aug

Starting at $50.00

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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 (199)

Barbara A

Sep 2022

Really fun! Great for any age! Conner was funny knowledgeable the crew were kind and helpful would highly recommend

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much for joining us out on the water!

Jessica_M

Sep 2022

Carlo(with no s) was an awesome tour guide and took great care of us. There were just 3 in our group so felt very personalized. We had a great night seeing the bats and learning about downtown Austin. The water did have quite a bit of runoff and was sometimes difficult to maneuver.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We'd love to tidy up the lake, but there is a lot of natural growth that definitely makes it harder to paddle! Thanks for coming out with us!

aileenroxane

Sep 2022

Christel and Colin were absolutely fantastic. I definitely recommend this tour. It was tons of fun and informative.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks so much for coming out with us!