Austin Kayaking 8 options
Clear Kayak Paddling San Marcos: Glow Lights at NightPaddle illuminated clear kayaks on San Marcos spring-fed river at night with a guide. Glow lights reveal fish.Every day · First departure 18:15, last 20:45 · From age 6★ 4.91 (321)1h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Austin: Sunset Bat Kayak Tour on Lady Bird Lake & Congress BridgeFeel the buzz of Austin at sunset as you kayak under Congress Avenue Bridge, watch 1.5 million bats emerge, and paddle Lady Bird Lake with a local guide, gear included.Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 18:15 · All ages★ 4.73 (266)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Austin Sunset Kayak Tour: Congress Avenue Bridge & 1.5M BatsPaddle downtown Austin at sunset, watch 1.5 million bats emerge from Congress Avenue Bridge, see the skyline light up after dark. 2.5 hours, photos included.Every day · 17:00 and 17:30 · From age 3★ 4.87 (260)2h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Austin Congress Avenue Bridge: Evening Bat Kayak TourFloat beneath Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset, watch the bat colony take flight, and see city lights from your kayak. Includes gear and guide.Every day · Season until 4 Nov · From age 5★ 4.91 (85)2h 30m–3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 53per person
San Marcos Clear Kayak Tour: Wildlife & Spring SwimmingClear kayak tour on San Marcos River with guide, wildlife spotting, and spring swimming. Includes equipment, sunscreen, bug spray. Half-day adventure near Austin.Fri and Sat · 16:15 · Season until 28 Nov · From age 6★ 4.99 (71)1h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Austin: Lady Bird Lake Kayak Rental & Congress BridgeKayak rental on Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin with paddle, life vest, and 2-hour self-guided paddle. See Congress Avenue Bridge, skyline, and Barton Springs.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 18:00 · From age 5★ 4.68 (19)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Kayaking on San Marcos River: Clear kayaks with Olympian guideKayak the San Marcos River in clear 2-person kayaks with paddling tips from an Olympian guide, starting at the spring source and floating downriver for two hours.Next departure: 8 May 20272hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Austin: 2-Hour Kayak Lesson & Rental on Lady Bird LakeKayak rental on Lady Bird Lake with lesson, equipment and life jacket. See Congress Avenue Bridge, downtown skyline and wildlife. Self-paced exploration.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 16:00 · From age 12★ 3.63 (35)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-24| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Kayak Paddling San Marcos: Glow Lights at NightOur pick | US$ 70 per person | 1h 15m | 4.91★ · 321 | Every day · First departure 18:15, last 20:45 | English |
| Austin Congress Avenue Bridge: Evening Bat Kayak TourBest value | US$ 53 per person | 2h 30m–3h | 4.91★ · 85 | Every day · Season until 4 Nov | English |
| San Marcos Clear Kayak Tour: Wildlife & Spring SwimmingTop rated | US$ 65 per person | 1h 15m | 4.99★ · 71 | Fri and Sat · 16:15 · Season until 28 Nov | English |
| Austin: Sunset Bat Kayak Tour on Lady Bird Lake & Congress Bridge | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.73★ · 266 | Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 18:15 | English |
| Austin Sunset Kayak Tour: Congress Avenue Bridge & 1.5M Bats | US$ 59 per person | 2h 30m | 4.87★ · 260 | Every day · 17:00 and 17:30 | English, Spanish |
| Austin: Lady Bird Lake Kayak Rental & Congress Bridge | US$ 40 per person | 2h | 4.68★ · 19 | Every day · First departure 09:00, last 18:00 | — |
| Kayaking on San Marcos River: Clear kayaks with Olympian guide | US$ 50 per person | 2h | — | Next departure: 8 May 2027 | English |
| Austin: 2-Hour Kayak Lesson & Rental on Lady Bird Lake | US$ 30 per person | 2h | 3.63★ · 35 | Every day · First departure 10:00, last 16:00 | — |
Austin Kayaking at a glance
- Our pick: Clear Kayak Paddling San Marcos: Glow Lights at Night, US$ 70 (1h 15m, 4.91★ · 321).
- Best value: Austin Congress Avenue Bridge: Evening Bat Kayak Tour, US$ 53 (2h 30m–3h, 4.91★ · 85).
- Top rated: San Marcos Clear Kayak Tour: Wildlife & Spring Swimming, US$ 65 (1h 15m, 4.99★ · 71).
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 30–US$ 70 (median US$ 53). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly and 7 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.