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.
- 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 To Expect
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
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!
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Austin
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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Include
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.
Exclude
Max group – 15
