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Congress Avenue Bats Bike Tour in Austin

650 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore a different side of Austin’s legendary nightlife during this bike trip to observe the city’s bat colony under Congress Avenue Bridge. These nightlife-loving denizens may never step foot inside a music club, but they sure know how to put on a show. Cycle first around Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, arriving at the bridge just in time to watch the more than 1.5 million bat residents as they take flight for their evening feeding. A guide and all bike equipment are included.

  • Enjoy a bike tour to see Austin’s bat colony under Congress Avenue Bridge
  • Cycle along Lady Bird Lake before heading to the bridge where the bats live
  • Observe the millions of bats as they take flight for their evening feeding
  • A great mix of physical activity, city sightseeing, and wildlife sightings

What To Expect

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Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching



During the night time, bats fly out from under Congress Avenue Bridge. If you have been to Austin or visited and not seen this, it is a highly recommended thing to see! This tour begins with a ride around Lady Bird Lake and will stop at the perfect time to view the bat’s flying out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge.

• Admission Ticket Free

Zilker Metropolitan Park



Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917

• Admission Ticket Free

Barton Springs Pool



Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas

• Admission Ticket Free

Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail



Austin’s famous urban trail along the lake, the Butler hike-n-bike trail. This multi use trail circles around Lady Bird Lake and includes Austin’s new over the water boardwalk. This ride is traffic free (i.e. no cars) and features many shaded areas. The tour distance is approximately 7.5 miles on mostly flat natural/paved services with a few small hills.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Bring water, the bike has a bottle cage
  • Youths ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
  • Children ages 11 and under, private tour recommended (extra $40 pp)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional guide
  • All required equipment (bike and helmet)
  • Learn about the Bats in Austin on this 2.5 hour bat watching bike tour (2 hours on the bike).
  • It's the largest urban bat colony in the world!
  • local sales tax
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

650 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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