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Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin
Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin
Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin
Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin
Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin

Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour in Austin

By Lone Star Kayak Tours
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Overview

Experience the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge!  This colony made up of 1.5 million Mexican free tailed bats is an amazing sight to see and hear. From the meeting point, join your professional guide where you will paddle and observe one of nature’s wonders and learn about how these nocturnal creatures help create a better ecosystem for everyone. The tour lasts 2 hours and food and drinks are not included. 

Activity location

  • Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
    • 100 Congress Ave,
    • 78701-4072, Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • East Avenue
    • East Avenue
    • 78701, Austin, Texas, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPaddle lesson and safety instructions
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLife jacket
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Recommend you wear swimsuit, windbreaker jacket, or lightly layered synthetic clothing
  • Bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, waterproof camera, bottle water, bug repellent, towel, and extra change of clothes

Activity itinerary

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
  • 30m
You will see the world's largest urban bat colony that peaks at around 2 million bats during the peak of the season. The bats take off around sunset and always head towards the eastern part of downtown.
Austin
  • 2h
You will see a number of buildings on the Austin Skyline including the Hotel Van Zandt, The Austonian Tower, and a multitude of residential and commercial buildings.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCongress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
    • 100 Congress Ave,
    • 78701-4072, Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEast Avenue
    • East Avenue
    • 78701, Austin, Texas, United States

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