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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

Tue 22 Apr

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Starting at $59.00

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Tue 22 Apr

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)

Kristin_F

Oct 2023

This was a great experience for our family, who like to be active on vacations (2 teenagers). Aaron was very communicative — especially as we kept an eye on weather. We opted for the paddleboards over the kayaks, which, while we had never done them, were very easy to navigate and kept all 4 of us together. Appreciated being on the water where we could actually see the bats (as opposed to standing on the bridge). Aaron also sent a list of recommendations to do in Austin and was spot on. We especially enjoyed Terry Black’s BBQ.

becsy91

Sep 2023

Excellent tour! Communication, instructions were top notch and it was super easy to park, get into the kayaks, etc. the experience itself is incredible and shouldn’t be missed on a trip to Austin

Lakecia_M

Jul 2023

A fun adventure with the family. This was an experience I cannot forget. Thank you to our tour guides for all their assistance and patience. They are the best.