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Hundreds of bats flying over several kayakers in river.
City skyline seen from riverfront.
Group of kayakers paddling across river.
Group of kayakers paddling across river.
Silhouette of people on boats at sunset.

Evening Bat-Watching Kayak Tour to Congress Avenue Bridge

By Live Love Paddle
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $49 per traveler
Features
Overview
  • Kayak tour with sights of the bats at Congress Avenue Bridge
  • Professional guide with insight into bats & local wildlife
  • Chance to see the world's largest urban bat colony in action
  • Stunning views of Austin's downtown skyline around sunset
  • Chance to drift peacefully on the water & take in city views

Activity location

  • Congress Avenue Bridge
    • 78741, Austin, TX, USA

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Live Love Paddle
    • 1610 East Riverside Drive
    • 78741, Austin, TX, USA

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Evening Bat-Watching Kayak Tour to Congress Avenue Bridge
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Live Love Paddle's Evening Bat-Watching Kayak Tours combine two of the most popular tourist activities in Austin all in one tour…kayaking in the middle of the city and watching the departure of the world's largest urban bat colony from Congress Avenue Bridge! The guides give you plenty of history to the bats and other local landmarks, you get to see the sunset from the water and then paddle back to the dock with the downtown buildings lit up against the water. *Times vary throughout the year!

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00pm
Price details
$49.00 x 2 Travelers$98.00

Total
Price is $98.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided kayak tour to Congress Avenue Bridge
  • What's includedWhat's includedKayak and life jacket
  • What's includedWhat's includedBrief safety orientation
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBeverages and snacks

Know before you book

  • Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children 13 and younger must wear a life jacket.
  • You must weigh between 30 and 275 pounds (13–275 kg).
  • Maximum group size is 28 people.
  • You must be able to paddle on your own.
  • You do not need previous kayaking experience.
  • If you have limited mobility, you should not take part.
  • Tour stops vary.

What you can expect

Embark on a kayak tour along the mighty Colorado River and marvel at the Congress Avenue Bridge, which is home to the world's largest urban colony of bats. A professional guide, lots of fascinating commentary, and epic city views make for an unforgettable experience.

Head to the tour office on Riverside Drive and listen to a brief safety orientation before walking a short distance to the river and boarding your kayak. Dip your paddle into the sparkling water and propel yourself peacefully along, taking in views of the downtown Austin skyline.

Soak up local history and sweeping city views on your way to the immense Congress Avenue Bridge, which is a popular hangout for bats. Thousands of these shadowy creatures nestle beneath the bridge every day before taking flight around sunset. Admire this stunning sight as the sun sinks low in the sky before your experience comes to an end.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCongress Avenue Bridge
    • 78741, Austin, TX, USA

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELive Love Paddle
    • 1610 East Riverside Drive
    • 78741, Austin, TX, USA