Giant Glow Paddleboarding the Downtown Skyline with Bats
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This specific tour is really similar to the kayaking with the bats or giant Paddleboarding with the bats only its more of a VIP experience.
You start after most people, stay out longer than most, and you get more photos of your group and you're after dark photos should be amazing.
You are welcome to start early with the other tours to catch more of the sunset and still stay out late to play with the glow lights. Sometimes if the Glow bookings are small, we'll ask you to start early.
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
This tour is about exploring the downtown skyline after dark with the glow boards! We will meetup just before sunset so you'll start by taking in the skyline and sunset. Then we'll watch the bats together. Once it gets dark, turn on your glow lights and ask the guides for additional photos if thats something you want. We'll paddle back in the dark with the city lights leading the way and take some amazing photos that you'll be able to share with friends. You'll have 12 different color combinations to choose from and your lights will illuminate the water below. We are usually the last people on the lake at night which makes it a great paddle home. We take photos for you and send them to you at the end of the night. Think of this trip as a more photogenic and fun version of the downtown sunset paddleboarding with bats. As with all our other tours, when you book you'll automatically be sent a link with all of our other Austin recommendations to help you plan the rest of your trip!
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Giant Glow Paddleboarding the Downtown Skyline with Bats
What‘s Included
We provide the Giant Paddleboards, paddles, life jackets, and a dry empty cooler that you can use as a storage and captions seat. Of course, we also provide the glow lights.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience with the family!
J3155RLtonyd,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Staff is so friendly and responsive. Pricing is reasonable for experience. Worth it for glow light paddle boarding at night. An added bonus to be able to see the bats at sunset! Perfect view!
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Juan F,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you’re looking for something fun to do in Austin, check out Boats and Bats! It’s an amazing experience — perfect for families and kids who’ll love every moment. The guides are super helpful and make it easy for everyone, even beginners. As the sun sets, you’ll get to watch hundreds of bats flying out from under the bridge — a sight you’ll never forget. It’s fun, simple, and full of Austin charm!
So fun!
Jami N,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So fun and guide was very knowledgeable about the bats! Very thorough information on the website and they send you a link with a video so you can easily find them.
Fun, relaxing, and educational
Sunshine20180479006,Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour! Well worth the time - We are so glad we went. It was my first time on a paddle board but the guides were all very helpful, friendly, and funny! We got to have a nice, do it at your own pace, sunset paddle on the river and learn more about the famous bridge bats. The guides made sure to check in with us throughout the trip and offered some good photo opportunities. A big thank you to our guides! I would definitely recommend this tour if you're looking for a fun and relaxing activity in Austin!
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