Austin
The sunset cruises: golden hour on the water with the skyline going pink, sometimes with a million bats as the closing act. Texas sunsets do not require assistance, but the bats help.
Experience stunning sunset views over Lake Travis with a BYOB boat tour in Austin. Enjoy small groups, captain commentary, and photo ops for an authentic evening on the water.
Most Popular“Ramon was so friendly and made the ride relaxing and fun! He played all of our music requests. Would definitely do this again!”
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.
“Dalton and his pup were amazing!! For only being a guide for 6 months he was very knowledgeable answered all our questions and was very engaging! He made sure to cut the tour a little short to make sure we made it back to the…”
Experience Austin’s scenic lake views on a relaxing 45-minute sunset boat cruise, with BYOB, knowledgeable guides, and stunning sights.
“The captain was fun. Beautiful lake. Saw Michael Dells house. Wonderful. Captain Hayden was fun and knowledgeable.”
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.
“Such a unique experience! Our guide was very knowledgable and was prepared with red light to see the bats in the dark. Would recommend adding lights to the kayaks as they can be hard to see by other boaters in the night.”
Experience Austin at sunset with a scenic boat cruise and guided city drive, including bat sightings (Mar–Oct). Small group, expert guides, memorable sights.
“There was no way to anticipate how fantastic this tour was going to be. In addition to anticipated landmarks, we were treated to beautiful locations and history we had no idea existed. This tour far surpassed our expectations and was such a great value for…”
Experience a magical sunset paddle along the San Marcos River in clear, glow-lit kayaks. Perfect for wildlife lovers and adventure seekers alike.
“Fun time. Guide Max needs to figure out how to communicate info loudly and to the whole group of kayakers while cruising.”
Experience Austin's sunsets and bats from a small-group kayak tour, with expert guides, stunning city views, and an intimate atmosphere for $55.
“It was an unseasonably warm Austin day but getting on the water was a perfect way to wrap it up. Our guide, Scott, was terrific. He was very knowledgeable about Austin, the skyline, the buildings and of course, the bats. If you want to take…”
Experience Austin from the water on a private giant paddleboard, watch the bats emerge at sunset, and enjoy stunning city views — all for $55.
“The tour guides were awesome. They explained so much about the bats while flying keeping everyone engaged. This is where you want to be if you ever come to experience the Austin Bats”
Experience stunning sunset views on Lake Austin with a 2-hour boat cruise, including stops at iconic sites like Pennybacker Bridge. Perfect for memorable evenings.
“This was a relaxing and fun boat tour. I would highly recommend and go again with the rest of the family. Our Captain Shane was awesome!”
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 stunning sunset and bat emergence from Lady Bird Lake on a clear kayak tour. Perfect for nature lovers and city explorers alike.
“My sister and I did this tour to try and see the bats in Austin, knowing that they may be going out of season. The night was a great success! Drew was an amazing and friendly guide and made sure we had the best experience…”
Experience Austin’s iconic sunset with a kayak tour to see 1.5 million bats, guided by friendly experts, including photos, all for $54 per person.
“I really enjoyed the sunset kayak , beautiful view of downtown Austin , our guide gave us some free time to paddle around before we met up under the bridge, where we learned about the history of the bats.”
Experience Austin from the water on a sunset kayak tour, with beginner lessons, stunning city views, and a chance to see the famous bats emerge.
“Connor was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and fun! Had an absolute blast! I would definitely recommend this experience to others!”
Experience a relaxing sunset boat tour on Lake Austin for only $35, showcasing stunning bridges, hill country views, music, and drinks in a laid-back setting.
“Really good experience especially for the price. Planning on going again with my husband in a future trip.”
Experience Austin’s magic on a 2-hour giant paddleboard tour featuring sunset views, bats, and downtown skyline, with great guides and photos included.
“10/10 ⭐️ Das war fantastisch! Must-do in Austin 🥰 Großartiges Team. Super Equipment. Wunderschöne Paddeltour zur Fledermausbrücke ❤️ Wir würden jederzeit wieder mit Boats and Bats buchen!”
A million bats at dusk, brisket worth the line and music every night.