Downtown Austin Kayak Tour: Sunset Bat Viewing

Experience the magic of downtown Austin on a 2.5-hour kayak tour. Paddle along the skyline at golden hour, watch the sunset, and witness the incredible bat flight. Stay to explore the illuminated cityscape at night.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching - The Congress Avenue Bridge hosts 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats. Enjoy the best view in the city by kayaking in the middle of the river!
  • Austin - The kayaking adventure takes you along the river through downtown Austin. Experience the evolving skyline for 95% of the journey. Witness the sunset and then admire the skyline after dark as the city lights illuminate.
What's Included
  • Kayak, paddles, life jackets, and lights provided
  • High quality photos taken and sent to you
Additional Information

Experience Austin’s top-rated adventure!
Embark on a 2.5-hour kayaking journey through the heart of downtown Austin, offering a truly enchanting experience. Begin by paddling along the Austin skyline during the golden hour, followed by a pause to admire the sunset.
Next, position yourself for an optimal view of the bats, accompanied by an informative…

Location
1610 E Riverside Dr
East Riverside Drive
This link has the info you need including a google maps link, a video tour of where to park and meet me UNDER THE BRIDGE and more. The exact start time changes with the sunset so contact us if you need further assistance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lofam19
May 31, 2026
Boats, Bats and Babes! - We took our 6year old twins (our babes) on the tandem kayak tour. Prior to our adventure we reached out via text to confirm with the group about bringing the whole family. We received a very quick response that was helpful and informative! They give you plenty of information to be prepared for the experience. Upon arrival, it was easy to find, very easy to check-in and an easy but informative rundown of what to expect. Our guide was incredibly informative, answering lots of questions and providing history of Austin, information on bats and even the biology of the water. Hands down a brilliant guide and wealth of knowledge plus great jokes! The trip down and back was amazing, beautiful to kayak and pretty easy even with the children. The bats were incredible, the entire tour was absolutely worth it! We would do it again.
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Zehra_d
May 27, 2026
Kayaking isn't for the weak! - This activity was something very different my son and I did (he is 10) but boy are we glad we did it! Learned so much about the bats and the kayaking experience was great! It is a physically moderate type of activity so prepare yourselves!
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Venture734959
May 27, 2026
Fun and easy experience! - Highly recommend! My daughter and I tried kayaking for the first time and loved it. The helpful parking video made arrival completely stress-free. Our guide was amazing -he took great photos of us by the skyline and shared some fascinating local history. The staff was friendly, and having lockers on-site for our bags was a huge plus. A seamless, fun, and easy experience from start to finish!
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Dennis_t
May 25, 2026
Must experience!! - Well organized- loads of great information about the bats of Austin (w/out getting into the weeds) - overall amazing experience!
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Rachel_t
May 25, 2026
Super Fun! - Fun experience. Great staff - friendly and informative. If you are in the Austin area you should give it a try.
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Krysta_h
May 24, 2026
Would Recommend!!! - We had a really good experience with this tour along with them partnering with Live, Love, Paddle. All of the guides were super friendly and informative and let you go at your own pace for the kayaking but made sure you were keeping up. We had a really good time and found that it was worth the money.
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Josea_a
May 24, 2026
Unforgettable! - It was my first experience on this adventure. Everyone who works there is super friendly to everyone. They explain everything very well upon arrival at the meeting point; what should be done and what should not be done. Upon arriving at the river, the guide goes with the group. The guide is super friendly, fun, and very clear and loud when speaking so that everyone can hear. The guys who greet you at the river are very kind and attentive. They greet you with a smile that calms you if you are nervous. You should bring a change of clothes because you might get a little wet. You should wear comfortable clothes and sandals. If you are wearing shoes, you will need to take them off and leave them in a basket at the river. You must be very careful with your cell phone. You can bring it for photos and videos, but be cautious. Don't forget that you are halfway through the river. I dropped mine when getting out of the kayak, and it sank to the bottom. I am very grateful to the girl who works there because she immediately jumped in to find it. I felt embarrassed with her, but she was so spontaneous in quickly diving for my phone. Thank you, thank you! I give them a 100 for kindness and cooperation; they offer you fresh water upon arrival, to take to the river, and when you return. Inside the lake, the guide explained everything about the river, about the bridge of bats, and about the bats. We were able to see the sunset between trees and buildings. It was an unforgettable afternoon. Thanks to everyone!!!
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Justin_w
May 24, 2026
I had a great time, staff... - I had a great time, staff were professional and friendly. Would definitely recommend to other people.
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Paulina
May 23, 2026
Awesome - This was an awesome experience! The time is perfect also and the tourist are very kind . They made it an awesome experience
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J2616dwdebbieo
May 23, 2026
Boats and Bats! - Easy process! Great guides! You’ll get a workout but the views are amazing! Great view of the Bats and you will learn some pretty cool facts!
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).