Austin Sunset Bat Watching and City Tour
Experience a Scenic Sunset Cruise and Bat Watching Adventure on Lady Bird Lake Austin
Texas
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Experience a Scenic Sunset Cruise on Austin's Lady Bird Lake
- • Enjoy a 2.5 Hour Evening Tour Including Bat Watching and Sightseeing
- • Witness One of the World's Largest Urban Bat Colonies at Congress Avenue
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the magic of Austin like never before with the Small Group Night Tour featuring the Famous Austin Bat Boat Cruise. As the sun sets over Lady Bird Lake, prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with stunning views, fascinating wildlife, and local insights. This unique tour combines the thrill of witnessing one of nature's most incredible spectacles with the comfort of a small group experience, perfect for those looking to explore the city in a personal and intimate way.
Your adventure begins on the serene waters of Lady Bird Lake, where guests will embark on a relaxing sunset cruise. Watch as Austin’s vibrant skyline transforms under the golden hues of twilight. Between March and October, feel the excitement build as the famed Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony comes into view. With approximately 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats taking flight just after sunset, this breathtaking natural phenomenon is one you won't want to miss. After the boat cruise, guests will enjoy a narrated drive in a luxurious, air-conditioned van, stopping at iconic landmarks and learning fun facts and stories about Austin from a knowledgeable guide. The intimate setting ensures everyone has a chance to connect and soak in the beauty around them.
This Small Group Night Tour is perfect for anyone looking to create lasting memories, making it an ideal gift for friends, family, or even a special treat for oneself. Whether celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or simply the love for exploring, this incredible experience in Austin promises adventure and awe. Don’t miss out on the chance to see the city from a whole new perspective while enjoying the company of fellow adventurers!
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Experience Overview:
Austin Small Group Night Tour With Famous Austin Bat Boat CruiseBegin your small group evening tour at dusk on Austin's Lady Bird Lake with a stunning sunset cruise where you will enjoy watching the colorful & changing skyline. If you happen to book our Scenic Austin Night Tour between March and October, you are in luck because this is the very best time to witness Austin's world-famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats! Join your guide on a bat watching excursion to witness fabled Mexican (or Brazilian) Free-Tailed Bats take flight from underneath the Congress Avenue Bridge where an unimaginable large colony of 1.5 million bats reside—one of the biggest colonies of urban bats in the world!
Next, hop back into one of our air-conditioned Mercedes Metris vans to enjoy a narrated driving tour with stops at several iconic landmarks. Your guide will narrate and provide ongoing highlights and local insights about the surrounding area along the drive.
What's included:
- Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in Downtown Austin.
- Sunset Boat Cruise (Bat watching March - October)
- All attraction admission fees included
- Local Tour guide - fully narrated tour experience
- Luxury Transportation in air-conditioned Mercedes Metris van
- Skip the ticket line entry - avoid large crowds and wait times
- Small group tour (max 7 guests)
- Narrated drive passing multiple points of interest
Not included:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and Beverages not included
What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
First Street Bridge, Lady Bird Lake, Austin, 78701, Texas
Begin your small group evening tour at dusk on Austin's Lady Bird Lake with a stunning sunset cruise where you will enjoy watching the colorful & changing skyline.
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Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
100 Congress Ave, , Austin, 78704-4072, Texas
If you happen to book our Scenic Austin Night Tour between March and October, you are in luck because this is the very best time to witness Austin's world-famous Congress Avenue Bridge Bats! Join your guide on a bat watching excursion to witness fabled Mexican (or Brazilian) Free-Tailed Bats take flight from underneath the Congress Avenue Bridge where an unimaginable large colony of 1.5 million bats reside—one of the biggest colonies of urban bats in the world! With speeds of 60 miles per hour, flying across the colorful evening sky, you will be awestruck & delighted at the sight of these bats with their fascinating and erratic flight patterns.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Tripshepherd USA
Product SKU: US-3613-0051
Google Business Profile: See Sight Tours USA
Austin Sunset Cruise and Bat Watching Tour
Texas
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Experience a Scenic Sunset Cruise on Austin's Lady Bird Lake
- • Enjoy a 2.5 Hour Evening Tour Including Bat Watching and Sightseeing
- • Witness One of the World's Largest Urban Bat Colonies at Congress Avenue
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