Embark on the ultimate bat-watching experience with a guided sunset kayak tour. Admire the stunning Austin skyline at dusk and encounter the local bat colony from below its famous bat bridge.
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$50
$40
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Witness the incredible spectacle of millions of Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from beneath Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset. Enjoy the best views from a kayak on the river below to watch one of the city’s most celebrated natural attractions.
Meet your guide for an introductory paddling lesson, and learn about how the local bat colony made the bridge their home. As you paddle along the waterways towards the bridge, admire the views of Austin’s stunning downtown skyline and bridges along Lady Bird Lake, known locally as Town Lake.
Once you reach the perfect vantage point, get in position for the best photos as the bats form enormous surreal dancing clouds, and ascend into the night sky. Enjoy the evening glow of the sunset from the water. After witnessing this spectacular display, paddle your way back to the starting point.
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Highlights
Explore the serene waterways of downtown Austin on a kayaking tour at sunset
Learn how the Congress Avenue Bridge became the home for Mexican free-tailed bats
Snap the perfect photo of the sunset with the city skyline as your backdrop
Watch as millions of bats form strange dancing clouds in the sky at dusk
Join in the celebration of one of the region’s most unique natural phenomena
Includes
Kayak rental
Bottled water
Guide
Life-vest
Paddling instruction briefing
Tips
Parking
Camera
Sunscreen
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