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Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Congress Bridge Bats, 2.5 Hours
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Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Congress Bridge Bats, 2.5 Hours

by Boats and Bats

3 hours
Austin
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$106.20$118Save 10%
2 guests × $53.10
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 2.5-hour kayak tour takes place on the river through downtown Austin. The trip begins with paddling alongside the city skyline during the late afternoon light, continuing until sunset. Next, the group positions near the Congress Avenue Bridge, where around 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats live. A guide provides information about the bats just before their evening flight emerges from beneath the bridge. Timing is arranged so there is ample opportunity to enjoy the bat emergence and view the skyline. After the bats take flight, the tour slowly returns downstream, allowing time to pause and watch the city lights switch on as the skyscrapers illuminate the night. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and lighting equipment are included. High-quality photos taken during the tour are shared with participants afterward.

Highlights

Paddle along Austin skyline during golden hour
Watch sunset from the river
View 1.5 million bats at Congress Avenue Bridge
Learn about bat colony before flight
See city lights turn on after dark
Photos taken and sent after tour

What's included

The kayak, paddles, life jackets, and lights are included, along with high-quality photos taken during the tour and sent after the night ends.

Itinerary

1

Congress Bridge Bat

The Congress Avenue Bridge is home to about 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats. The tour offers viewing from kayaks positioned in the middle of the river for a close vantage point of the bat flight.

30 min

2

Austin

The kayaking trip lasts about two hours, paddling along the river through downtown Austin. The rapidly changing skyline is visible for 95% of the trip, starting at sunset and continuing after dark when the city lights come on.

120 min

Meeting point

This link has the info you need including a google maps link, a video tour of where to park and meet me UNDER THE BRIDGE and more. The exact start time changes with the sunset so contact us if you need further assistance.

End point

This link has the info you need including a google maps link, a video tour of where to park and meet me UNDER THE BRIDGE and more. The exact start time changes with the sunset so contact us if you need further assistance.

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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