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Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

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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

146 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Boats and Bats

    Loretta M,

    Jul 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very fun and informative, guides were full of information about Austin and the bats. The view of the skyline from the water was spectacular.

  • Holy Bats Batman!

    Anonymous,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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!

  • Cheers to 62 years

    Gerald W,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We went to celebrate my husband's 62 burrhday. Great customer service, very friendly and nice. Luv it

  • Fun with bats.

    Chris S,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    You should be comfortable on the water. No experience is necessary for using a kayak. The staff is very supportive.

  • It was canceled due to...

    ANGELA T,

    Jul 5, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    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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4.87
146 reviews
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