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15 Best Austin Kayak Tours

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.

2.Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak 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.

★ 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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3.Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

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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4.Crystal Kayak Glow Tour

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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5.Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

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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6.Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

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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8.Austin Skyline Kayak Tour

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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9.Evening Bat Watching Kayak Tour

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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10.Kayak or Paddle Board Sunset Bat Tour

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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11.Congress Bridge Kayaking Bat Tour

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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12.Austin: Downtown Skyline Kayaking Tour

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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14.2 Hour Kayak Lessons On Lady Bird Lake

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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15.Downtown Austin Skyline Clear Kayak Tour at Lady Bird Lake

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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