Kayak & canoe · AUSTIN KAYAK TOURS
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 4 austin kayak tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Paddle Lady Bird Lake with Lone Star Kayak Tours for about two hours, heading to Congress Avenue Bridge as Austin’s bats emerge at sunset. You’ll get a safety lesson, life jacket, and a guide such as Nico, Henry, Eli, or Aidan, with skyline views and a calm evening on the water.
“It’s a very informative and beautiful experience. The guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and funny”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Austin Rowing Club for a short paddling lesson, then kayak across Lady Bird Lake toward Congress Avenue Bridge. Guides such as Holden, Dalton, Sam, and Quinn add local history and bat facts before you watch the evening flight from the water.
“Such a great time! Loved here over 20+ years and never have done the bats! So happy I did it this way for the first time! Ethan was our guide and he was amazing! Thanks for a cool experience!”
Paddle from 5 East Avenue through downtown Austin with guides such as Aaron, Chris, Ross, and Channing. You’ll watch Mexican free-tailed bats leave Congress Avenue Bridge, then return beneath the city lights. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, and lights are supplied.
“Extremely organized and accurate with excellent communication. We saw all of the bats on time as promised.”
Meet Paddle SMTX at City Park in San Marcos at 9:45 pm for a guided crystal kayak outing on the spring-fed San Marcos River. Guides such as Ben and Matt bring patience and humor to the 12-person tour, which returns to the starting point.
“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.”
Pick the water, the hull or the hour.
