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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)

E8232FHheatherb

Oct 2024

We had a great time on the giant paddle board. It was a birthday wish come true and a great way to experience the lake, beautiful views of Austin skyline with the thrill of having a destination and event to look forward to. The paddle board was perfect for our group the four of us fit easily the board had a cooler as a dry box and seat in the back and was not tippy or to hard to get the hang of. Our guild was very knowledgeable about the bats and as attentive, knowing October is a little late in the sea for the best light for viewing bats I was still so happy to be out on the water experiencing such a cool local phenomenon. The location under the bridge was easy to find and I felt expectations go or the tour were very clearly spelled out in the document that is updated daily with times so your tour is in sync with the bats. I would love to do this tour again with my son and husband next time I’m in town.

Lisa_K

Oct 2024

Hannah was a great guide. We got some incredible night shots of the city and video of the bats. Comfortable kayaks and clear instructions.

Suzzane_C

Oct 2024

Seeing the bats at night was cool. The tour guides were very engaging and helpful. We got to hear a bit history of bat and the area.