Many kayak tours run at sunset to see the bats above Congress Avenue Bridge, but this Downtown Austin Private Giant Paddleboard Sunset and Bats Tour allows you to go with a private group of up to six on one board. Plus, the boards don’t have a weight limit and are very safe in the water. Spend a few hours soaking in the sunset, seeing the bats’ flight, and the city glow in the dark before coming back to shore.

• Explore Austin from the water during this private giant paddleboard tour
• See the sunset, bats above Congress Avenue Bridge, and the city at nighttime
• Lifejackets, paddles, and a dry cooler are provided for a safe, stress-free tour
• A guide sends you their personal Ausitn guidebook to use after booking

What To Expect

This is the best way to experience the bats hands down. The journey on the 3-6 person giant paddle board starts with epic downtown views during the day, continues with the sunset, then observing the 1.5 million bats fly out and ends the night paddling back after dark in the city glow.

June update: The sunset is directly aligned with the river at this time of the year!

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Booking this tour for the sunset and bats puts you along side Austin's #1 experience "kayaking w/ the bats" only you're on a board! Its the same trip just a different vessel.

Don't let the word "Paddleboard" fool you. This is 15 feet long and 4.5 feet wide. It is ultra stable. You will not get wet unless you choose to go for a swim. You can sit down, stand up, or even lay down. It's impossible to fall into the water on accident.

The mega paddle boards make for an excellent family or group option cause you get to stay together and share the experience.

As a bonus, as soon as you book, my auto-reply welcome message has my personal guidebook to Austin that can help you plan the rest of your Austin vacation!