Austin
The kayak trips: sunset paddles on Lady Bird Lake under the bat bridge, plus LED-lit clear kayaks after dark. The skyline from water level is the city’s best free upgrade.
Experience the magic of Austin’s bats from the water on a guided kayak tour. Watch over a million bats take flight at sunset for an unforgettable evening.
Most Popular“We did this last year and one of the best experiences. I will forever remember this. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Discover Austin’s iconic bat viewing from below on a 2-hour sunset kayak tour, combining city skyline views with the magic of a bat emergence.
“Our guide was great, super friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Made for a great ride on the river, and the bats were great to see from below.”
Experience downtown Austin from the water with this sunset kayak tour, view 1.5 million bats, enjoy stunning skyline views, and learn in a relaxed setting.
“They made sure this experience was amazing!! With all the text messages with directions, photos info, bathrooms to use and parking. It made everything so easy. Then the kayaking and watching the bats so AMAZING! The tour guides made sure we were always good and…”
Experience the glow of translucent kayaks on the San Marcos River at night. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers seeking a surreal aquatic adventure.
“This was a very last minute booked tour. Went seamless! Our guide Ben was fantastic! Awesome date night.”
Experience a magical sunset paddle along the San Marcos River in clear, glow-lit kayaks. Perfect for wildlife lovers and adventure seekers alike.
“We loved this adventure. Very cool clear kayaks. The guide was very helpful getting us in and out. The tour was cool. Would like to try during the day sometime!”
Experience Austin's sunsets and bats from a small-group kayak tour, with expert guides, stunning city views, and an intimate atmosphere for $55.
“Wow! What an awesome way to see the bats and experience Austin. Our guide was excellent - so informative and pleasant. Highly recommend!”
Explore Austin from a new perspective with a self-guided kayak on Lady Bird Lake. Enjoy calm waters, scenic city views, and flexible timing for $32.
“My kids and I had a good time kayaking on the Lady Bird lake.”
Experience downtown Austin from the water on a 2-hour kayak tour, enjoying skyline views, architecture, and wildlife with friendly guides for $50.
“Reid was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the city, Lady Bird Lake, the bat bridge, etc. My husband and I had a wonderful time and highly suggest doing a kayak tour with him. The lake was very smooth the day we went which was…”
Experience Austin’s iconic bats from the water on this guided kayak tour, blending stunning skyline views with a natural spectacle for $49.
“Beautiful evening on Lady Bird. It was our first time kayaking but John was a great guide. John knew so much about Austin and especially the bats. Seeing millions of bats fly out from the bridge from under them was amazing. This is a must…”
Experience Austin’s iconic bat flight from the water on this sunset kayaking or paddleboarding tour, guided by friendly experts. Ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
“An Amazing evening on the water! To see the Bats 🦇 make their Beautiful flight from the water was Spectacular !!”
Experience Austin’s famed bat colony from a kayak at sunset. Enjoy expert guides, wildlife views, and stunning skyline for $54.99 per person.
“Such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The bats were neat to see and our guide was very knowledgeable.”
Discover Austin’s skyline and Barton Springs from the water on a guided 2-hour kayaking tour. Perfect for beginners seeking scenic, authentic Austin views.
“We had a great tour with Ethan. We ended up being the only ones on the tour. Ethan shared a lot of knowledget about Austin with us. We went for a nice swim, easy kayaking and he took photos for us. Overall a great tour…”
Experience Austin at night with glow-in-the-dark kayaks on Lady Bird Lake. Enjoy skyline views, wildlife, and a relaxing paddle for $75 per person.
“Great tour, wish it were more lights out on the water. The tour guide was nice and easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend!”
Enjoy a 2-hour kayak rental on Lady Bird Lake in Austin for $30. Experience stunning city skyline views, wildlife, and the famous Congress Ave bat bridge with expert guidance.
“It was amazing. The other people in the 2:00 group we went out with all had fun. Going down to the bridge was so much fun. The Austin skyline is beautiful!”
Experience Austin from a unique perspective with a clear kayak tour on Lady Bird Lake, combining stunning city views with local natural beauty for $55.
“Very informative tour, beautiful skyline. Satvik is very knowledgeable about what we saw but also beyond. It was a great benefit that he is born and raised in Austin.”
A million bats at dusk, brisket worth the line and music every night.