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Giant Glow Paddleboarding the Downtown Skyline with Bats

Boats and Bats
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Juan_F
71 days ago
If you’re looking for something fun to do in Austin, check out Boats and Bats! It’s an amazing experience — perfect for families and kids who’ll love every moment. The guides are super helpful and make it easy for everyone, even beginners. As the sun sets, you’ll get to watch hundreds of bats flying out from under the bridge — a sight you’ll never forget. It’s fun, simple, and full of Austin charm!

This specific tour is really similar to the kayaking with the bats or giant Paddleboarding with the bats only its more of a VIP experience. You start after most people, stay out longer than most, and you get more photos of your group and you're after dark photos should be amazing. You are welcome to start early with the other tours to catch more of the sunset and still stay out late to play with the glow lights. Sometimes if the Glow bookings are small, we'll ask you to start early.

Departure Point

  • You'll get a link with all the info you need once you book. Read that info! But in short, we meet UNDER the interstate 35 bridge on the north side of the river. Be there 15 minutes early. Start times updated weekly so check the link below!!
Return Details
  • You'll get a link with all the info you need once you book. Read that info! But in short, we meet UNDER the interstate 35 bridge on the north side of the river. Be there 15 minutes early. Start times updated weekly so check the link below!!
Duration2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • We provide the Giant Paddleboards, paddles, life jackets, and a dry empty cooler that you can use as a storage and captions seat. Of course, we also provide the glow lights.
Redemption InstructionsWatch this video which shows you where to park and where to find me. The video is VERY HELPFUL.https://www.boatsandbats.com/tonightWe will be under the highway bridge at the water's edge. I have a white truck and white trailer and a lot of boats already in the water. Reminder to watch the meet up video! Because this is a sunset based tour and because the bats' habits adapt to the current weather, the actual start time of your tour should be considered approximate. You need to be flexible by + or - 30 minutes and the actual start time will be updated daily in the google docs link below.This link tells you everything you need to know about tonight's tour and will be updated daily to reflect the start time and photo link for the night.You can read it now to get an understanding of how it works and then read it again the day of your trip to get the up to date info:https://www.boatsandbats.com/tonightThe link includes tonight's start time, a google maps link of where to park, the video tour of where to meet, FAQ, my favorite things to do in Austin and much more. Just open it already!You need to be about 15 minutes early. If you are not there 10 minutes after the scheduled departure, you will be left without a refund. Think of this as a cruise ship leaving the harbor!If you booked this tour within 3 hours of the start time, please text us at (512) 800 - 0145 so we don’t miss your reservation while we are preparing the gear.ATTENTION BIG GROUPS: if you booked this kayaking tour for a group of 3+ you should consider switching to the the giant paddleboard version of the same trip.Here’s why: https://tinyurl.com/SwitchtoPBIf you want to switch, just email us your name and what date you booked and we can take care of it. Boatsandbats@gmail.comDon’t forget to check the same link the morning of your tour for up to date start times and photo links! See you soon.See you soon,Boats and Bats(512) 800 - 0145Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Juan_F
If you’re looking for something fun to do in Austin, check out Boats and Bats! It’s an amazing experience — perfect for families and kids who’ll love every moment. The guides are super helpful and make it easy for everyone, even beginners. As the sun sets, you’ll get to watch hundreds of bats flying out from under the bridge — a sight you’ll never forget. It’s fun, simple, and full of Austin charm!
Jami_N
So fun and guide was very knowledgeable about the bats! Very thorough information on the website and they send you a link with a video so you can easily find them.
Sunshine20180479006
This was a wonderful tour! Well worth the time - We are so glad we went. It was my first time on a paddle board but the guides were all very helpful, friendly, and funny! We got to have a nice, do it at your own pace, sunset paddle on the river and learn more about the famous bridge bats. The guides made sure to check in with us throughout the trip and offered some good photo opportunities. A big thank you to our guides! I would definitely recommend this tour if you're looking for a fun and relaxing activity in Austin!

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