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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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.
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loretta M,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
Very fun and informative, guides were full of information about Austin and the bats. The view of the skyline from the water was spectacular.
Anonymous,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
Our trip was amazing! Other groups came over to listen to our guide talk about the bats, because their guides weren’t doing much. We had the perfect night complete with a rainbow & nice breeze. I highly recommend. If I go again, I would take a glow necklace or lights so I could find my family on the way back. Take. Change of clothes bc you’ll get wet. Wonderful trip!
Gerald W,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
We went to celebrate my husband's 62 burrhday. Great customer service, very friendly and nice. Luv it
Chris S,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
You should be comfortable on the water. No experience is necessary for using a kayak. The staff is very supportive.
ANGELA T,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
It was canceled due to the weather on 4 of july. I did get a nice text message. Just waiting to see when I get my refund.
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