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Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

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From USD 59

4.87
116 reviews
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Overview

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2 hours 30 minutes

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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.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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.

What To Expect

1

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!

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable

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Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

Reviews

4.87

116 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great experience and...

    Soraya Z,

    May 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great experience and personal are friendly and professional. Bats didn’t come out that night but the experience was still great!

  • Excellent trip

    Helen S,

    May 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic experience, a lovely paddle down the Colorado river both in day light on the way to the bridge and then the view of the city at night on the return. The bats were amazing to see, would definitely recommend this trip.

  • Row row Bats Bats

    Gregory D,

    May 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The crew instructions were clear and they took care to make sure group knew what to expect and when. Ross was a great story teller recounting the history of the bats. You get of free time and space to kayak on your own along the way. Great fun!

  • Millions at dusk🦇

    Antonio O,

    May 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great time! Guides were super friendly and helpful! Complimentary pictures included. 10/10 recommended

  • Must do!

    Bharath V,

    May 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The guides were super helpful and informative. The tour itself was a pleasant and peaceful experience.

From USD 59

4.87
116 reviews
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