Austin Bat Colony Tour: Witness Over a Million Bats

Witness Austin’s largest bat colony take flight on a guided boat tour. Explore wildlife, history, and stunning cityscapes. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching - Witness the largest urban bat colony in the nation, with 1 to 1.5 million bats! Paddle down Lady Bird Lake with a knowledgeable tour guide and discover the history of Austin, its wildlife, city skyline, and, naturally, the bats! Kayak, paddles, and all safety gear are included in the purchase price.
What's Included
  • Paddles
  • Safety Equipment
  • Tour Guide
  • Use of Kayaks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Witness Austin’s largest bat colony in action! Over a million bats! Ideal for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. By booking a tour with us, you’ll be accompanied by an expert and seasoned tour guide. The guide will share fascinating insights about Austin, Texas, its local wildlife, city skyline, architecture, and, naturally, the bats! Reserve your spot today for an up-close view of these amazing creatures!

Location
7 East Ave
East Avenue
We meet at the public boat launch on East ave, a good address to plug in is 7 East ave. It is directly across from the holiday inn.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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639mikaylad
Sep 2, 2024
Austin skyline tour - Had the best time on our tour of the Austin skyline! Our guide was very attentive to us and still took us even though there was only 3 of us in the 4pm group on Labor Day! We enjoyed hearing all of the interesting facts about Austin on our tour and had pleasant conversations with our guide as well! We will definitely be back 10/10!
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Ianpv3412vv
Aug 21, 2024
Bat kayak tour! - I took to long to write this for me to remember the tour guides name, but he’s amazing. He does everything for you to get setup. He also just takes really good care of you while on the tour! Def try it out!
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Erika
Aug 18, 2024
Recommend 10/10 - Sean was amazing! He was very attentive to the time and made sure we got to see the bats! The sunset was beautiful and the bats was incredible to see! My husband and I had a great night out Thank you!
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G3474xykathrynd
Aug 17, 2024
Smooth process, fair price, amazing tour guide, amazing bats and sunset! - This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It was so awesome! Sean (and the bats) delivered with flying colors! I wish I could bring everyone I know to this excursion. Sucks I’m here out of town :( I would absolutely do it again and again!
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Jerredi2024
Aug 17, 2024
Beautiful Kayaking Experience - I have lived in Austin for over a decade and have been able to experience many beautiful things this city has to offer. That being said I can honestly write this has to be one of my top experiences. Sean the owner leading our tour gave us insight on Town Lake, the bats, and our skyline. Alone just to experience kayaking at sunset with the skyline as our back drop was breathe taking. I was left in awe as the bats emerged from Congress Bridge and began their flight. I would like to give a big thank you to Sean for providing a moment in life I’ll never forget! 👍👍
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Amandarq7419yg
Aug 15, 2024
A fun family experience - Shawn, the owner, was great at accommodations and also helping us with directions. The experience was great! I would recommend his kayaking tours!
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Moeezmallick
Aug 13, 2024
Amazing experience!! - Had an amazing experience!! Sean was the absolute best and taught us a lot and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend!!
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Steve
Aug 11, 2024
Bat Tour - Sean was amazing at getting us all prepped even with bringing some first timers. He was thorough with making them feel comfortable and had a plethora of knowledge of the bats. He was very welcoming to any and all ideas on the water and shared many personal experiences. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. We had left a pair of sunglasses that we were able to retrieve the following day and that was a blessing.
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Lovetravel829297
Aug 9, 2024
Never thought bats could be so amazing - Such a great experience. Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. The kayaking was great and getting to see 1.5 million bats was the icing on the cake. Definitely glad we decided on this.
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Sunshine577888
Aug 5, 2024
The highlight of our Austin Adventure! - This was the highlight of our family Austin adventure! My husband and I took our kids (12yrs & 14yrs) to check out the city and the Congress Bridge Bat Flight is essential for any first-timer. We have previously watched from the bridge (crowded!) and from a boat (ridiculously loud music!) so we were excited for a different experience with Longhorn Kayak Tours. Sean was friendly and gave clear instructions about where and when to meet. His equipment was in good condition and review of paddling technique was succinct and just right for my new-to-kayaking teens. He stayed just close enough to ensure we were ok but still allowed enough space for it to feel like we were independent. We took a couple of paddling breaks and Sean shared interesting information about the history of Lady Bird Lake, the Austin skyline architecture, and of course, the bats. Seeing them take flight from this vantage point was so cool! We enjoyed the experience so much! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in viewing the Bat Flight or getting out on the water when it isn’t quite so hot outside.
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