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15 Best Kayak & Paddleboard Tours In Austin

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The 15 most popular kayak & paddleboard tours in Austin. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each.

15 Best Kayak & Paddleboard Tours In Austin

Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin - Stop 2: paddling Austin’s skyline from the river after dark
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Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin

1.Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin

Paddle under Congress Avenue as Austin’s bat colony erupts at dusk, with skyline views from the water and a beginner lesson included.

Most Popular 4.5

“I can appreciate this organization is run by young men. However, the life vests were not adequate for use on the lake. They were tattered and filthy. The kayaks could have been cleaner. When the person in charge spoke about the bats if you were anywhere outside of 15 feet you couldn’t hear him due…”

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Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour - Meeting at Austin Rowing Club: what the first minutes feel like
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Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats - The sunset paddle through downtown Austin (and why it matters)
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Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

3.Downtown Austin Sunset Kayak Tour with 1.5 Million Bats

Kayak Austin at sunset to the Congress Avenue Bridge bats. 1.5M fly nightly. Gear and lights included, small-group tour.

5.0

“This experience was pretty cool in so many was, from the welcoming tour guides, watching groups of rowers, seeing pontoon boat tours, the beautiful city skyline lit up at night, and of course learning some history about the bats, as they fly all around. My only tip is to wear none slip shoes. Trust me…”

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Crystal Kayak Glow Tour - The on-river experience: Riding the San Marcos River’s flow
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Crystal Kayak Glow Tour

4.Crystal Kayak Glow Tour

Paddle the spring-fed San Marcos River at night on a glow-style kayak tour from City Park, with small-group guidance and great date-night energy.

5.0

“We enjoyed the whole tour, from beginning to end. Our tour instructor was great! He was very patient with a few that were not able to keep up and went back to help them out.”

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Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour - Tandem Paddling: Perfect for Couples, Serious About Coordination
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Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

5.Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

Paddle the San Marcos River in a clear kayak at sunset, with glow lights for underwater views, wildlife spotting, and spring dips for $65.

5.0

“So freaking fun! Wonderful guide and great atmosphere! Wonderful weather they had all of the extras you need bug spray and batteries for your lights in the kayaks! It was a great time!”

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Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin - Meeting at 74 Trinity St and Getting Calm Water Fast
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Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

6.Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

Sunset bat kayak on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake. Small-group paddle to Congress Avenue Bridge to watch Mexican free-tailed bats.

5.0

“Very cool experience, great staff and easy to locate. The river was easy to navigate and the guide was helpful, informative and fun! Highly recommend!!”

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Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental - Getting on the water: what your first minutes feel like
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Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

7.Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Paddle Lady Bird Lake for 2 calm hours in a single or double kayak, with easy self-guided routes and Downtown Austin views.

4.7

“the rowing dock is the same as the Austin Rowing Center, so that was a little confusing. Parking was not close by, but the kayaks and paddleboards and staff were excellent. great value, would definitely do it again!”

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Austin Skyline Kayak Tour - What You’ll See: Austin City Hall, Library, and the Google Buildings
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Austin Skyline Kayak Tour

8.Austin Skyline Kayak Tour

Paddle Lady Bird Lake for a downtown Austin skyline view. A $50, ~2-hour guided group kayak tour with lessons, safety gear, and wildlife.

4.5

“Never book with this outfit,not responsible, I had a booking for 10 am they never show up. Them I was told it will take up to seven day to get a refund”

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Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats - Congress Avenue Bridge bats: what you’re actually going for
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Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats

Evening Bat Watching Kayak Tour - Getting ready at Live Love Paddle on Riverside
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Evening Bat Watching Kayak Tour

10.Evening Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Paddle Lady Bird Lake at dusk to watch Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bats fly out, then glide past the lit-up skyline on a 3-hour kayak tour.

5.0

“We visited Austin to drop-off our son at UT. Whilst there we booked the Bat Kayak tour based on the trip Advisor reviews - it did not disappoint. Parking & check-in was easy, and our guide John was great filling to tour with fun facts. Paddling on the lake was easy & relaxing. All in…”

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Kayak or Paddle Board Sunset Bat Tour - The Meeting Point: Start Easy at Lady Bird Lake
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Kayak or Paddle Board Sunset Bat Tour

11.Kayak or Paddle Board Sunset Bat Tour

Paddle a kayak or SUP at sunset on Lady Bird Lake, glide to South Congress Bridge, and watch Austin bats fly in a short guided outing.

5.0

“Our guides were awesome and helped us navigate the river the entire time. They told us facts about Austin and Lady Bird river. They led us to a great spot to view the bats. It was an overall great experience.”

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Congress Bridge Kayaking Bat Tour - Stop 1: Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching by Kayak
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Congress Bridge Kayaking Bat Tour

12.Congress Bridge Kayaking Bat Tour

Kayak Lady Bird Lake for Austin bat watching at Congress Bridge. 2-hour guided tour with safety gear, $54.99, small groups.

4.5

“Such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The bats were neat to see and our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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Austin Texas Night Clear Kayaking Glow Tour - Clear Kayaks, Dry Bags, and Safety Checks (So You Can Relax)
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Austin Texas Night Clear Kayaking Glow Tour

Downtown Austin Skyline Clear Kayak Tour at Lady Bird Lake - Stop 1: Lady Bird Lake and the Ann and Roy Butler Trail vibe
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Downtown Austin Skyline Clear Kayak Tour at Lady Bird Lake

15.Downtown Austin Skyline Clear Kayak Tour at Lady Bird Lake

Clear-bottom kayak on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake: downtown skyline, Congress bats, and spring-fed Barton Creek.

4.5

“The tour was excellent. We ended up being the only people on tour, so it was essentially a private tour. We were able to get very close to the bars under the Congress Street bridge. It was awesome. The views of downtown Austin from Lady Bird Lake were amazing, especially to see the difference between…”

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