Kayak Rental: Scenic Austin Lake Views and Wildlife

Discover Austin’s beauty with 2-hour kayak lessons on Lady Bird Lake. Easy rentals, stunning views, and wildlife immersion await. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Choose your own adventure! Two-hour kayak rentals let you explore the lake at your leisure and experience it your way! Take in the Austin city skyline, the wildlife around the lake, and the famous Congress Avenue Bat Bridge! An experienced guide will provide a kayaking lesson before you set off. You’ll also receive detailed instructions on the best…

What's Included
  • Use of kayak, paddles, and life jackets
What's Not Included
  • gratuity
Additional Information

Enjoy affordable and hassle-free rentals where everything is taken care of except the paddling. Conveniently located right by the water, the boats are delivered directly to the launch site, ensuring you are fully prepared before setting off. During your rental, take in breathtaking views of downtown Austin from the lake, admire the iconic Congress…

Location
Austin High Boat Launch
Stephen F Austin Drive
We will meet at the public boat launch on East Ave across from the Holiday Inn. You will look for the large grey Chevy Silverado with green kayaks on top.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Amy_h
Apr 4, 2026
Amazing, must do when in Austin, activity! - The host was absolutely knowledgeable and interesting to talk with. He was on time and very responsive to our messages. His kayaking equipment was in great shape and everything was provided for our adventure. Absolutely would recommend this to everyone!!
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T6687musandyg
Mar 27, 2026
10/10 would recommend! - Easy and seamless experience! My group and I showed up at the lake, and everything was ready for us. The equipment was great quality, and the staff was very easy to work with. I would definitely rent from here again!
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773zukhraa
Mar 6, 2026
Great kayaking experience - Tried for the first time - had unforgettable 2 hours experience.
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Judy_c
Sep 28, 2025
An amazing day - It was amazing. The other people in the 2:00 group we went out with all had fun. Going down to the bridge was so much fun. The Austin skyline is beautiful!
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L658pelukeh
Jul 29, 2025
Had a Great Time - Sean was extremely helpful and personable. Tandem kayak was in great shape and the lake was beautiful. Recommend going on a weekday if you prefer it to be less busy. Great experience
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E7931lvreneem
Jul 27, 2025
Kayak bonding - We signed up for the 2 hrs kayaking on Lady Bird Lake. Since we are not new to kayaking; we decided to do the non tour. The owner/operator provided easy access from kayaks to lake and friendly communication. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone. The price, service and views at LBL were wonderful. Next time we'll sign up for the bat viewing tour. Thank you Longhorn Kayak Tours!
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Storyteller366697
Apr 23, 2026
Bad experience - They wouldn't answer their phoneor the message through Viator for 48 hours. They didn't open until noon. I tried to reschedule because of rain and they were inflexible Beyond 24 hours. They basically just took my money. I was glad it was only for $30
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Pamela_j
Mar 24, 2026
Disappointed that this service has to have many people per time slot and then changing our time within hour of arrival - When you’re on vacation you have selected activities and a schedule to go by. We reserved kayaking activity yesterday morning around 9:30 am for a 12 pm -2pm reservation. As preparing to leave I received a text from the instructor at 11:08 am to tell us our reservation has been moved to a later time (2pm-4pm)due to a lack of bookings. Sounded like not enough reservations.Wow . Of course that was unacceptable because there were other activities already planned for that time frame. I immediately sent an email to cancel and to return all monies. It was cancelled but still awaiting refund.
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Jenniferhy3758kt
Sep 12, 2025
SCAM!!! - SCAM! Do not purchase!!! Drove one hour and the guy didn’t even show up. Tried to call him twice. The guy never called us back!! Fortunately Ladybird Lake rentals was right there by the boat ramp. Highly recommend them!!
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Adamcb4929iq
Jul 31, 2025
F’kn Terrible - Terrible, Drove 2 hours just for them to cancel 30 minutes before our time slot because it was hot. it’s as hot as any other day they should’ve gave us an earlier notice. We went to Rowing Dock and Highly recommend them!!
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From $30
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).