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Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

Overview

Welcome to Austin's #1 Booked Experience.

This 2.5 hour kayaking trip through downtown is magical. We start by paddling the length of the Austin skyline during the golden hour, then stop to watch the sunset.

We then get into position for the best bat viewing and give a speech all about the bats just before they all fly out. We can usually time the bat flight perfectly so you have more time to explore the rest of the skyline.

On the way home, we encourage you to take your time and take a few breaks to watch the cities lights come to life when the skyscrapers turn on their lights.

City: Austin

Fri 04 Jul

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Starting at $59.00

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Fri 04 Jul

Starting at $59.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

We provide the kayak, paddles, life jackets and lights. We also take high quality photos for you and send them to you at the end of the night.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

The Congress Ave bridge is home to 1.5 Million Mexican Free Tailed Bats. Come watch them from the best vantage point in the city - on a kayak in the middle of the river!

Austin

The entire kayak experience is paddling along the river going through downtown Austin. You can see the rapidly changing skyline 95% of the trip. You get the whole experience watching the sunset and then checking out the skyline after dark when the city lights come on.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (69)

Anne_G

Oct 2024

The guys that took us out were very organized. The evening was cool and the waters still so the kayak ride was lovely. We saw bats but they were nothing like the images of the swarms that fly from under the bridge in Google pictures. Our guide had red lights to project under the bridge so we could see the bats flying. We had fun and it was an easy kayak but if you are expecting to see swarms of bats your fate will be with the bats. The company texted our meeting location so it was easy to find and the guide took pictures of just our group and the link was texted the next morning. So that was a nice plus.

Amy_K

Oct 2024

Loved the kayaking, freedom to move without the group, the bat information, our guide and the city lights.

nunnh2020

Oct 2024

Viewing the bats from the boats is the only way to go! We viewed the bats from the bridge one night but it was a much more complete view from the water. They timed the trip perfectly to get the City skyline at sunset then the bats and the City lights on the return trip. Having a friendly and knowledgeable guide (Hannah) to talk about the bats made the experience that much more amazing. I wish I would have listened to the guide more and brought more water. I went with friends and family for my sister's birthday and it was definitely worth it.