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“The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The scenery is incredible and watching the bats under the bridge is quite an experience!”
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.
“We had an amazing bat tour on kayaks. The tour guide, Henry, was wonderful and very nice. Definitely would go again!!”
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.
“We enjoyed the whole tour, from beginning to end. Our tour instructor was great! He was very patient with a few that were not able to keep up and went back to help them out.”
Experience a magical sunset paddle along the San Marcos River in clear, glow-lit kayaks. Perfect for wildlife lovers and adventure seekers alike.
“we thought we were just doing a kayak experience, more of a wildlife adventure on the river! beavers, raccoons, turtles, tons of fish and even otters!”
Experience Austin's sunsets and bats from a small-group kayak tour, with expert guides, stunning city views, and an intimate atmosphere for $55.
“Kayak tour was AMAZING! Guide was friendly and very knowledgeable, tour was well-planned, and the bay colony did not disappoint :) we highly recommend this activity and this vendor.”
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.
“A bit windy but a great first time experience as well as a morning workout!”
Experience downtown Austin from the water on a 2-hour kayak tour, enjoying skyline views, architecture, and wildlife with friendly guides for $50.
“It was a spectacularly pleasant day to kayak. Niko was knowledgeable, patient and kind. He assisted us in & out of the kayak. He provide d helpful suggestions about places to eat and sites to visit. Overall it was a great tour..sweet guy!”
Experience Austin’s iconic bats from the water on this guided kayak tour, blending stunning skyline views with a natural spectacle for $49.
“We visited Austin to drop-off our son at UT. Whilst there we booked the Bat Kayak tour based on the trip Advisor reviews - it did not disappoint. Parking & check-in was easy, and our guide John was great filling to tour with fun facts.…”
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.
“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.”
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.
“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!”
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.
“Had so much fun! Would definitely recommend! Patrick our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful Will do again”
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”
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.
“The tour was excellent. We ended up being the only people on tour, so it was essentially a private tour. We were able to get very close to the bars under the Congress Street bridge. It was awesome. The views of downtown Austin from Lady…”
A million bats at dusk, brisket worth the line and music every night.