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Downtown Sunset Kayak with 1.5 Million Bats
Downtown Sunset Kayak with 1.5 Million Bats
Downtown Sunset Kayak with 1.5 Million Bats
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Downtown Sunset Kayak with 1.5 Million Bats

City centre Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

By Boats and Bats
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €54 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Welcome to Austin's #1 Booked Experience.

This 2.5 hour kayaking trip through city centre is magical. We start by paddling the length of the Austin skyline during the golden hour, then stop to watch the sunset.

We then get into position for the best bat viewing and give a speech all about the bats just before they all fly out. We can usually time the bat flight perfectly so you have more time to explore the rest of the skyline.

On the way home, we encourage you to take your time and take a few breaks to watch the cities lights come to life when the skyscrapers turn on their lights.

Activity location

  • Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
    • 100 Congress Ave,
    • 78701-4072, Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 5 East Ave
    • 5 East Avenue
    • 78701, Austin, Texas, United States

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City centre Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 19:00
Price details
€53.86 x 1 Adult€53.86
Total
Price is €53.86

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWe 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.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
  • 30m
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!
Austin
  • 2h
The entire kayak experience is paddling along the river going through city centre 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCongress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
    • 100 Congress Ave,
    • 78701-4072, Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE5 East Ave
    • 5 East Avenue
    • 78701, Austin, Texas, United States

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Dae_S

Reviewed on Viator
29 Mar 2025
So fun and informative! We are a family of 4, so they suggested we take the large paddle board which turned out to be perfect. Great family experience and we learned so much about the bats. Watching them all fly out from the bridge is amazing and something we will never forget.
10.0 out of 10

Sharon_S

Reviewed on Viator
23 Mar 2025
This was a worthwhile experience in Austin. The Boat to Bats company is well organized. They were clear and informative with all instructions, helpful with launching, and gave us plenty of time to get to the Congress Bridge to see the bats. Once at the bridge we "barged" our kayaks together and were given an informative talk on the bats and how they live in the bridge...and then we waited to see them. On the particular Saturday night we participated there were lots of kayaks on the river as well as people lined up on the bridge and more on the shore alongside of the bridge which created an engaging environment. The icing on the cake was that the paddle back to our launching spot was beautiful in the darkening twilight.
8.0 out of 10

Esparanza_H

Reviewed on Viator
23 Mar 2025
It was fun and beautiful experience to have it gets dark fast around this time which makes you see the city lights so beautiful
10.0 out of 10

Rachel_B

Reviewed on Viator
23 Mar 2025
This was such a fun experience! It was very laid back and gave us such a great view of the city! The guides were so kind and made sure you felt prepared to go kayaking! The view of the bats was great!
10.0 out of 10

Jessica_C

Reviewed on Viator
22 Mar 2025
exciting and informative. We will definitely do it again highly recommend anyone to do it. Even if it’s your first time trying. It was definitely fun
10.0 out of 10

Servando_L

Reviewed on Viator
17 Mar 2025
The view is awesome, very comfortable stay. Will definitely be back . Very quiet place to relax, easy to get to
8.0 out of 10

Chad_H

Reviewed on Viator
15 Mar 2025
Trip was well organized. Guides were great and placed us in the perfect spot to watch the bats. Pretty amazing experience.
10.0 out of 10

Ryan_K

Reviewed on Viator
14 Mar 2025
Great guide. Went on time and well organized. Good equipment and information about the bats and river. , A+!
8.0 out of 10

David_W

Reviewed on Viator
22 Nov 2024
Tour guides were excellent, trip was very fun with great views of Austin at sunset and the bats were neat! One note, I do wish the kayaks had had lights for after dark.
10.0 out of 10

PATRICIA_G

Reviewed on Viator
21 Nov 2024
David and Chris were fun, interesting, and personable. It is the end of the season for the bats so there wasn't a volume of them but still fascinating to watch. David also made restaurant suggestions after the tour. The kayak tour was a great way to see a bit of downtown Austin.

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