15 Austin Kayaking Tours to Build a Day Around

Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin - Paddling Lady Bird Lake after sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Paddle beneath Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge, watch millions of bats emerge, and enjoy skyline views on this beginner-friendly evening tour.

“Awesome time! Guides were very accommodating. Preston rode in tandem with me since I wasn’t sure if I could keep up with group. Very friendly, patience and relaxed guides, there was no rush and Reid was very informative about the lake and the bats. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

2.Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 227 reviews · from $45

Paddle beneath Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset, learn about Mexican free-tailed bats, and watch millions rise above the skyline.

“This is an excellent option for people who want the best view of the bats.”

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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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Best rated

Review of Austin’s sunset kayak tour to Congress Avenue Bridge, with skyline views, 1.5 million bats, practical tips, value, and FAQs.

“It was a beautiful evening, educational, and a fun family experience. The guides were friendly and made you feel comfortable.”

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Crystal Kayak Glow Tour

4.Crystal Kayak Glow Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Review the Crystal Kayak Glow Tour on Texas’s San Marcos River, with practical details on timing, guides, group size, limits, and value.

“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

5.Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Paddle a glowing clear kayak on the San Marcos River, spot fish and wildlife, and enjoy a relaxed sunset outing for $65.

“It was an amazing experience! We loved it. We got to see different animals and fish along the way and enjoyed a very informative commentary by our tour guide Jake, who was incredibly kind and fun, and not to mention very knowledgeable. We can't wait to go again.”

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Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

6.Guided Sunset Bat Kayak Tour in Austin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $55

Paddle Lady Bird Lake at sunset, watch Austin’s Congress Bridge bats, and enjoy skyline views on this small-group kayak tour.

“The city skyline is beautiful at night when the building lights come on. Sitting watching the thousands of bats take flight from Congress Bridge was a highlight. Rowing across the calm waters at night was a treat.”

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Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

7.Single or Double Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · from $32

Paddle Lady Bird Lake at your own pace with downtown views, calm water, wildlife, and single or double kayaks in Austin.

“Such an exciting way to explore the city!! Everyone was friendly and helpful!”

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Austin Skyline Kayak Tour

8.Austin Skyline Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $50

Paddle Lady Bird Lake past Austin’s skyline, bridges, wildlife, and public art on a guided two-hour kayak tour.

“I went kayaking for the first time yesterday and it was an awesome experience! Our guide, Austin, was amazing — very friendly and talkative. He kept the conversation going the whole time and shared a lot of interesting facts. I really enjoyed it and had a great time on the water!”

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Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats

9.Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Review of Austin’s giant paddleboard sunset and bat tour, with city views, Congress Bridge bats, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“The guides were helpful, knowledgeable, and fun. Lady Bird lake is beautiful and paddling at night with a view of downtown created a beautiful fun memory with my daughter.”

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Evening Bat Watching Kayak Tour

10.Evening Bat Watching Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Kayak Lady Bird Lake at sunset, watch Congress Bridge bats, and enjoy Austin skyline views for $49 with Live Love Paddle.

“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 all, it was a great experience”

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Kayak or Paddle Board Sunset Bat Tour

11.Kayak or Paddle Board Sunset Bat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews

Paddle Lady Bird Lake at sunset, watch Austin’s famous bats from the water, and enjoy skyline views with guides and gear included.

“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

12.Congress Bridge Kayaking Bat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Paddle Austin’s Lady Bird Lake at sunset, watch up to 1.5 million bats, and learn about the city with a small guided kayak group.

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

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Austin: Downtown Skyline Kayaking Tour

13.Downtown Skyline Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Paddle Lady Bird Lake to Barton Springs, see Austin’s skyline and Congress Avenue Bridge, and enjoy a beginner-friendly two-hour kayak tour.

“We had a great tour with Ethan. We ended up being the only ones on the tour. Ethan shared a lot of knowledget about Austin with us. We went for a nice swim, easy kayaking and he took photos for us. Overall a great tour and unique way to see Austin!”

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Austin Texas Night Clear Kayaking Glow Tour

14.Austin Texas Night Clear Kayaking Glow Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $75

Paddle Austin’s Lady Bird Lake in a clear LED kayak, with skyline views, bats, fish, safety gear, and a one-hour evening tour.

“Had so much fun! Would definitely recommend! Patrick our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful Will do again”

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2 Hour Kayak Lessons On Lady Bird Lake

15.2 Hour Kayak Lessons On Lady Bird Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Review of Austin’s 2-hour Lady Bird Lake kayak experience, with skyline views, a short lesson, route tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Hold the paddle like this and come back here at 1p, that’s the lesson. Not as advertised! When I asked the guy about the 2hr lesson on Lady Bird Lake I purchased he said “I have to put that on there for Viator to post it, you can cancel.” There we were, my spouse and kids looking at me ready to kayak, after we waited for him for 45min late. The tour was to start at 10a-12p but he arrived at 10:45 hence telling us to return at 1p. If I wanted to just rent kayaks there’s a tent renting them right outside the Hilton across from the boat launch…”

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