Why choose this Austin tour ?
Experience the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge! This colony made up of 1.5 million Mexican free tailed bats is an amazing sight to see and hear. From the meeting point, join your professional guide where you will paddle and observe one of nature’s wonders and learn about how these nocturnal creatures help create a better ecosystem for everyone. The tour lasts 2 hours and food and drinks are not included.
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What makes Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin a unique experience ?
You will see the world’s largest urban bat colony that peaks at around 2 million bats during the peak of the season. The bats take off around sunset and always head towards the eastern part of downtown.
You will see a number of buildings on the Austin Skyline including the Hotel Van Zandt, The Austonian Tower, and a multitude of residential and commercial buildings.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Recommend you wear swimsuit, windbreaker jacket, or lightly layered synthetic clothing
- Bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, waterproof camera, bottle water, bug repellent, towel, and extra change of clothes
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- Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin
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Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Paddle lesson and safety instructions
- Professional guide
- Life jacket
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Lone Star Kayak Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 199 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Specific departure location will be given upon confirmation. Tour is a total of two hours, launch depends on when the sun sets and ending at approximately between 7pm and 9pm daily.
Be sure to arrive to departure point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Recommend you wear swimsuit, windbreaker jacket, or lightly layered synthetic clothing
• Bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, waterproof camera, and bottle water.
• Not wheelchair accessible
Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Feel free to contact us if you don’t get a confirmation time.
We will meet under an overpass/I-35 and launch from there. There is plenty of parking in the area! If you have any trouble with the location please put Chicano Park in to get as close as possible. When you come to the water we’ll be on the left hand side of the shoreline.
