Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour: Downtown Austin Experience

Experience the advantages of a giant paddleboard over a kayak on a sunset tour in downtown Austin. Stay with your group, stay dry, and enjoy a comfortable trip. No weight limit!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5 East Ave - This is undoubtedly the ultimate way to witness the bats. The adventure on the giant paddleboard, accommodating 3-6 people, begins with stunning downtown views during the day, transitions into a beautiful sunset, followed by the spectacle of 1.5 million bats taking flight, and concludes with a serene paddle back under the city lights….
What's Included
  • Giant paddleboard provided
  • Life jackets for all participants
  • Paddles included
  • Complimentary photos
  • Dry cooler for storage and seating
Additional Information

The giant paddleboard offers various advantages over a kayak. It allows you to remain with your friends or family on a single board, enjoying a communal experience. It offers you the option to stay fully dry, which eliminates the need for a trip back to your accommodation before and after. This undoubtedly results in significant time and money savings….

Location
5 East Ave
East Avenue
This google doc has all the info you need. It includes a google maps link, a video tour of where to park and meet me UNDER THE BRIDGE and more. You really. need to read it now and again the day of your trip.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Legend2009
Jun 14, 2025
Boats and Bats Tour was the best choice 💫 - 10/10 🌟 We loved it! Must do when visiting Austin 👍 Great Team! Perfect descriptions beforehand which were updated on a Daily Basis. 💯 Recommended
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Patricia
Jun 10, 2025
Fantastic Bat & Kayak Experience - Such an awesome experience! Everything aligned….. the weather, the timing, the full moon…… perfect! We saw so many bats , and Hannah was soooooo knowledgeable.
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Journey19750302275
Jun 9, 2025
Sunset, paddling, and Bats. Good times all around. - Coming from California we were worried about the weather (it never rains in the summer where we’re from) but it cleared up by the evening and the trout was fantastic. Seeing so many all flying overhead at the same time was amazing. I definitely recommend the experience, our guide was knowledgeable and had some funny jokes too.
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Mathiaspw5262mn
May 27, 2025
A fascinating discovery! - Watching bats from the lake was a fabulous experience and Ross' info made the tour great. I discovered a fascination for these small mammals through Boats and Bats. I recommend 200%
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241mollyk
May 22, 2025
Mother daughter fun! - Was amazing! Great views! The guides were very good, knowledgeable. Felt very comfortable and safe. Would definitely go again.
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Nullbd
May 21, 2025
Giant Paddleboard and Bats - Ross was super accommodating for our last minute change from a kayak to giant paddle board. Ross did an excellent job explaining everything before setting out towards Congress Ave. I found the info provided at the bridge about the bats very informative and fascinating. We had a great time and would love to do this again!
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I7417ufericm
May 20, 2025
Fun and informative tour - I’d recommend that anyone who visits Austin check out the bats, and the views from the water are way cooler than the bridge above. Besides the bats, this is a great way to relax on the river (lake?) and take in the city sights. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful, and they provide photos of the experience for free!
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Ali_s
Apr 28, 2025
Fun and informative! The... - Fun and informative! The tour included some paddle boards and some kayaks, which was interesting. The guides were terrific and created camaraderie while allowing everyone to go at their own pace. Highly recommend!
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Sabrina_k
Apr 26, 2025
Great family outing - Awesome giant paddle tour, nice and stable for three adults. There was a thubderstorm right before but we still managed to get out and the skies were pretty clear.
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Sethmt596vr
Apr 14, 2025
Lots of bats and cool sunset - Went on the boats and bats tour and it was truly incredible! Never seen so many bats in one place and also got to learn some cool history behind it.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).