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★ 4.5“It’s a very informative and beautiful experience. The guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and funny”
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245 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $50.00by Lone Star Kayak Tours
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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.
★ 4.8“Such a fun thing to do in downtown Austin! Pedro was an awesome guide—informative, helpful, funny. All the staff were great. The kayaking was fun and easy, and the bats were amazing! BRING BUG SPRAY! 😃”
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227 reviewsFrom $45by Austin Rowing Club
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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.
★ 5.0“This was my first time kayaking and I really enjoyed it. I really enjoyed the guide giving an explanation on the history of the bats and the city”
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186 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $59.00by Boats and Bats
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Experience the glow of translucent kayaks on the San Marcos River at night. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers seeking a surreal aquatic adventure.
★ 5.0“This was a very last minute booked tour. Went seamless! Our guide Ben was fantastic! Awesome date night.”
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172 reviews1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $60.00by Paddle SMTX
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Experience a magical sunset paddle along the San Marcos River in clear, glow-lit kayaks. Perfect for wildlife lovers and adventure seekers alike.
★ 5.0“It was the best part of a 3 day trip. Trey was a great guide and very helpful. He offered a lot of information and answered all of our questions. He also made sure we didn't miss any of the wildlife. The boats were easy…”
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171 reviews1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $65.00by Get Up And Go Kayaking - San Marcos
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Experience Austin's sunsets and bats from a small-group kayak tour, with expert guides, stunning city views, and an intimate atmosphere for $55.
★ 5.0“Enjoying the bat migration on a kayak in Austin Texas was one of my favorite memories of the entire trip. To see the migration of the bats from the bridge made it so much more special. Our tour guide was wonderful! City lights are a…”
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135 reviewsFrom $55.00by Austin Rowing Club
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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.
★ 4.7“We kayaked on Lady Bird Lake in a 2 person kayak and the equipment was good and the help from the employees was great.”
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79 reviewsFrom $32by Austin Rowing Club
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Experience downtown Austin from the water on a 2-hour kayak tour, enjoying skyline views, architecture, and wildlife with friendly guides for $50.
★ 4.5“Learning about the history of Austin was awesome and interesting. The tour guide was knowledgeable, personable and fun.”
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78 reviewsFrom $50.00by Lone Star Kayak Tours
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Experience Austin’s iconic bats from the water on this guided kayak tour, blending stunning skyline views with a natural spectacle for $49.
★ 5.0“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…”
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50 reviews2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)From $49.00by Live Love Paddle
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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.
★ 5.0“Our guides were awesome and helped us navigate the river the entire time. They told us facts about Austin and Lady Bird river. They led us to a great spot to view the bats. It was an overall great experience.”
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37 reviewsFrom $0.00by Lady Bird Lake Sunset Bat Tour on Kayak or SUP
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Experience Austin’s famed bat colony from a kayak at sunset. Enjoy expert guides, wildlife views, and stunning skyline for $54.99 per person.
★ 4.5“Such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The bats were neat to see and our guide was very knowledgeable.”
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26 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $54.99by Longhorn Kayak Tours
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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.
★ 5.0“Friendly kayak group company. Helpful with taking photos of me near Barton Springs Pool. Long paddling ride was smooth and thrilling. Beautiful landscape scenery on both sides of Townlake!”
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24 reviews2 hoursFrom $50by Austin Rowing Club
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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.
★ 4.5“It was a fun experience, the guides are great any questions or concerns are addressed before hitting the water. Bring a towel”
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23 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $75.00by Get Up and Go Kayaking - ATX
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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.
“Fun, exciting and you will get a little wet. Shawn was very friendly and I definitely recommend trying”
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18 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $30.00by Longhorn Kayak Tours
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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.
★ 4.5“Tour guide was amazing. He was very friendly and well knowledgeable about the tour. Tonight was the perfect temperature to be out on the lake. Wish him the best in school.”
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18 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $55.00by Get Up and Go Kayaking - ATX
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