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Best Kayak & Paddleboard Tours In Austin

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The 10 most popular kayak & paddleboard tours in Austin. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Kayak & Paddleboard Tours In Austin

Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin

Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin - The Kayak Lesson: How You Get Ready Without Prior Experience

1.Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin

Most Popular 4.5

Kayak under Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge to watch bats exit at sunset and enjoy downtown skyline lights with a beginner-friendly guide.

“Knowledgeable guides paddle with you to the Congress St., Bridge to see the bats take flight. You have to get past the launch point which on the lake has a lot of muck. Once you were past the muck, the lake is amazing with few currents to interfere with paddling. I learned it so much…”

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Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour - Austin Rowing Club: gear, briefing, and that first paddle confidence

2.Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

4.8

Sunset kayak on Lady Bird Lake to watch millions of Mexican free-tailed bats exit Congress Ave Bridge from below, with skyline views.

“I went with my dad and we had a fabulous time and absolutely loved Quinn! He was great and very informative and made everyone feel super relaxed with his chill and positive energy. Definetely recommend and shout out Quinn!”

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Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats - Stop 1: Bat Watching from the Best Seat on Congress Avenue Bridge

Crystal Kayak Glow Tour

Crystal Kayak Glow Tour - Down the river, then back: how the kayaking tempo really feels

4.Crystal Kayak Glow Tour

5.0

Crystal Kayak Glow Tour on the San Marcos River at night. Small group, spring-fed waters, admission included, and guided paddling.

“This was a very last minute booked tour. Went seamless! Our guide Ben was fantastic! Awesome date night.”

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Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour - The 1 hour 15 minutes: how the trip feels on the water

5.Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

5.0

San Marcos River clear kayak at sunset with LED glow lights, wildlife spotting, and spring views. Includes gear and dry bag, 1h15.

“Had a great evening with family and our guide, Journey! Definitely recommend this. Plenty of fish, birds, turtles, and bats to see.”

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Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin - Your 2-hour route: Congress Avenue Bridge to Lady Bird Lake

6.Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

5.0

Kayak Lady Bird Lake at Austin sunset for a small-group bat watch over Congress Ave Bridge, plus city skyline views.

“The bat kayak tour was very unique and informative. Ethan our guide was 10 out of 10. Check it out. The water was calm and easy to navigate.”

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Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental - Single or double kayak: how to choose the right one

Austin Skyline Kayak Tour

Austin Skyline Kayak Tour - Meeting at Holiday Inn Boat Launch and Getting Set Up

8.Austin Skyline Kayak Tour

4.5

Kayak Lady Bird Lake for Austin skyline views, paddle lesson, and safety gear included. Small group tour with wildlife and bat stories.

“No story just a family experience. Guide was great and it was lots of fun. I’d definitely recommend it.”

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Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats

Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats - Start at 5 East Ave and get moving with the downtown view

9.Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats

5.0

Paddle a 15-foot giant board at Austin’s sunset, watch bats burst from Congress Ave Bridge, then glide back through downtown lights.

“Nice kayak to the bridge. Very informative about the bats. Beautiful skyline. It was a really fun experience. I would recommend, because if you want to stand at the bridge or places around it, you’re not going to get a good view. The guide will shine a red light so you can see the bats…”

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Evening Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Evening Bat Watching Kayak Tour - Meeting at Live Love Paddle: What to Know Before You Hit the Water

10.Evening Bat Watching Kayak Tour

5.0

Kayak Lady Bird Lake at dusk to watch Congress Avenue Bridge bats and Austin’s skyline. Guided tour with gear and $49 pricing.

“We took a Scout Troop (7 teenage girls and 3 leaders) on this adventure and we all had a great time. The guides (John and Dave) are fantastic and we loved that our kayaking group got to paddle the farthest--I believe it was 3 miles round trip. The only issue we had was what happened…”

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