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The 14 austin kayaking tours travellers paddle most, gathered in one place. Where each route takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the trip, and what a seat in the boat costs.
Paddle at night under Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge to watch millions of bats fly, with an easy beginner lesson and skyline views.
Most Popular“such a unique experience! nico and the other tour guides were great and made the experience memorable for us.”
Kayak under Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset to watch millions of Mexican free-tailed bats spill into the sky.
Kayak Austin at sunset and watch millions of bats leave Congress Avenue Bridge. Small-group 2.5-hour tour with lights included.
“This was such a wonderful way to kick off our quick stop in Austin before our morning flight! The bats were absolutely incredible to see. The tour felt relaxed and intimate—there weren’t too many people on the water, so it almost felt like a private experience. Highly recommend!”
Crystal Kayak Glow Tour in San Marcos. Night paddle on the spring-fed San Marcos River with a small English-speaking group.
“This was a very last minute booked tour. Went seamless! Our guide Ben was fantastic! Awesome date night.”
Glide the clear San Marcos River in a glow-lit kayak and spot fish, turtles, and more with a guide during golden hour.
“Trip was amazing! My partner and I had a great time. All the couples seemed to really enjoy it. Trip constantly checked in on us and would help if we felt like it was hard. Will definitely be booking again on our next visit!”
Kayak Lady Bird Lake at sunset to see Austin’s Mexican free-tailed bats over Congress Avenue Bridge in a small group.
“Very informative and very fun! We were able to learn a lot about Austin’s history while kayaking. The bats were really cool to see as well and our tour guide did a great job guiding us to see all the best things !”
Self-guided single or double kayak rental on Lady Bird Lake in Austin with Downtown views, calm paddling, and wildlife. 2 hours.
Paddle Lady Bird Lake for an easy downtown Austin skyline cruise, guided safety + instruction, wildlife sightings, and great photos for $50.
“It was a spectacularly pleasant day to kayak. Niko was knowledgeable, patient and kind. He assisted us in & out of the kayak. He provide d helpful suggestions about places to eat and sites to visit. Overall it was a great tour..sweet guy!”
Downtown Austin giant paddleboard at sunset to watch Congress Ave Bridge bats, with stable boards, gear, and a guidebook perk.
“Even though I thought I purchased the glow pass and we didn't get it, we all had a great time. Even had a great tow back.”
Paddle at sunset to Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony, then glide back with skyline views from the water.
“We took a Scout Troop (7 teenage girls and 3 leaders) on this adventure and we all had a great time. The guides (John and Dave) are fantastic and we loved that our kayaking group got to paddle the farthest--I believe it was 3 miles round trip. The only issue we had was what happened…”
Paddle a kayak or SUP across Lady Bird Lake at dusk, guided to the best South Congress Bridge bat-viewing spot.
“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.”
Kayak Lady Bird Lake at sunset and watch Austin’s Congress Avenue bats. 2-hour guided tour with gear included for $54.99.
“Our tour guide was awesome and very informative! Super friendly and helped when needed! A++ can’t wait for my next booking with him”
Paddle Austin’s skyline from the water on a beginner-friendly 2-hour kayak tour featuring Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, and bat views.
Glide across Austin’s Lady Bird Lake in clear LED kayaks at night, with skyline views, bats above, fish below, and a calm $75 hour.
“My first time in Austin Texas and kayaking.this experience was epic for both me and my wife.The tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable.the kayaking was actually very easy.”
Every paddle worth taking, place by place.
