Nickajack Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
This trip runs on Eastern Time.
You will get an amazing 3 mile tour just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee at Nickajack Lake and will learn about gray bats, osprey, cliff swallows, blue heron, and other wildlife. Your guide will discuss how they are all interconnected, what is being done to protect these wild animals, and what impact you can do to help the incredible endangered gray bat. We throw in a little history of the Tennessee River and how it became what it looks like today. With a grand finale of watching 100,00 gray bats leave the cave at sunset.
This trip runs on Eastern Time.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
THIS TRIP RUNS ON EASTERN TIME. Join Chattanooga Guided Adventures to see endangered gray bats begin their nightly hunt for insects! The Nickajack Bat Cave and Wildlife Refuge in the Tennessee River is the summer roost for up to 100,000 of these animals. These tours run from late April to early October. Enjoy a 3-mile paddle around Nickajack Lake to the cave entrance during which you may be lucky enough to observe such local treats as osprey and bald eagles. Take in the thrill as thousands of bats leave the cave at dusk. Reflect with your new friends about the dangers white-nose syndrome poses to the bat population and its impact on the ecology of other species in the area. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the sights on this bat cave kayak tour. This trip is a fun way to meet new friends or get your old friends off of the couch to try something new. This trip runs on Eastern Time.
What‘s Included
This trip runs on EASTERN TIME. All equipment provided.
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Nickajack Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures
Reviews
291 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a very fun trip!...
Brock R,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very fun trip! For my first time kayaking they were able to help me figure it out. Saw bats and many other wildlife.
A great afternoon experience 10/10.
Caleb H,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the guide was amazing and the knowledge and understanding of the wildlife and waters were great. I would highly recommend this for anyone.
Enthusiastic Knowledgeable Guides
Lisa S,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptionally warm and personable guides who had great enthusiasm for what they do. Informative, fun and a beautiful experience.
Bat Cave Kayak Tour
Dawn P,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A Very Relaxing Way to end your day enjoying the sunset and bats! We saw a beaver, an egret and lots of bats!
Great night at Nickajack
917asar,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The kayaking was awesome and so was the tour guide. Thousands of bats were flying all around our kayaks. Thank you for a great night!
I highly recommend this tour.
holly b,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were well organized and prompt. They answered all questions and provided clear instructions. I was especially impressed with their knowledge and how easily they communicated it. It wasn't scripted. If you are in the area, please try this out.
Do it
Laura W,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely, surreal experience. Luke is a wealth of knowledge. The sunset on the water was beautiful, and we got to see lots of bats. I highly recommend. We had a great time!
Fun (:
Esly E,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guys were super fun and helpful! Highly recommend they make you feel super comfortable and the end experience is amazing. Quite a workout though
Great kayaking tour and...
Jennifer B,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great kayaking tour and the bat's flying out of cave with the most beautiful sunset was so amazing. Both the guides were very knowledgeable and gave us an experience that we will not forget !!
Great experience, incredible staff, and cool bat viewing
loribE3671IH,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. The staff is incredible. We had trouble kayaking and the staff was kind enough to tow us so we didn’t miss anything. The only suggestion is to make the eastern standard start time bolder
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