Austin Bat Watching Kayak Tour
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Experience Highlights
Enjoy a small group kayak tour of the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin to observe the impressive bat colony. For about 2 hours you can enjoy the views from the river with your expert guide accompanying you.
- Experience the thrill of paddling a kayak while observing the bats .
- Learn about the history and importance of the Congress Avenue bat colony from an expert guide.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Austin skyline as you cruise down the river in a small group
What’s included
- Kayak tour
- Kayak
- Lifejacket
- Professional guide
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Step by Step
With this kayaking adventure on the Austin River , you'll see bats on the Congress Avenue Bridge. Begin your experience at the designated meeting point, where you'll meet your expert kayak guide. After a brief introduction and safety briefing, you'll hop into your kayak and start paddling down the river.
As you make your way down the river, your guide will provide you with interesting information about the Congress Avenue bat colony . This colony is one of the largest in the world and is home to over 1.5 million bats. You will learn about the importance of these bats to the local ecosystem and how they became a popular tourist attraction in Austin.
As you approach the Congress Avenue Bridge, you will witness the impressive spectacle of the bats emerging from their roost to feed. Your guide will provide you with additional information about bat behaviour and answer any questions you may have.
During the tour, you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Austin skyline as you cruise along the river. You'll be able to capture amazing photographs and create lasting memories of this unique kayaking experience.
