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Downtown Austin Sunset and Bats Kayak Tour

Downtown Austin Sunset and Bats Kayak Tour

4.9 (249) 🕑 2h 30m Free cancellation

If you want to see the hordes of bats that fly through Austin each night but don’t want to do so from the Congress Avenue Bridge, book this Downtown Austin Sunset and Bats Kayak Tour that lets you view the bats and the beautiful sunset from the water. A guide leads you and others out in your kayaks and knows the best areas to stop for viewing. Plus, all necessary equipment is provided for you.

Languages: English Spanish
📍1610 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, USA
🏢Operated by Boats and Bats

Highlights

  • Go for a fun kayak tour throughout the water near Downtown Austin
  • See the bats that fly nightly through the city from one of the best viewing areas
  • Take in stunning views of the sunset from your kayak
  • Kayak, paddles, lifejacket, and lights are provided with this tour

What you'll see & do

  • The Congress Ave bridge is home to 1.5 Million Mexican Free Tailed Bats. Come watch them from the best vantage point in the city - on a kayak in the middle of the river!
  • The entire kayak experience is paddling along the river going through downtown Austin. You can see the rapidly changing skyline 95% of the trip. You get the whole experience watching the sunset and then checking out the skyline after dark when the city lights come on.

What's included

  • We provide the kayak, paddles, life jackets and lights. We also take high quality photos for you and send them to you at the end of the night.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation 🔒 Secure checkout
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US$ 56.00

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