{"product_id":"the-driskill-austin-sunset-bat-kayak-experience","title":"The Driskill Austin Sunset \u0026 Bat Kayak Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE DRISKILL AUSTIN SUNSET \u0026amp; BAT KAYAK EXPERIENCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience one of Austin's most remarkable evenings from the best seat in the city—the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailored especially for guests of The Driskill, your evening begins with a relaxed paddle along Lady Bird Lake as your Echos of Texas guide brings the city around you to life—from Austin's history and the ecology of the river to the remarkable story of the Mexican free-tailed bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs sunset approaches, we'll make our way beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge and settle in on the water. During peak season, as many as 1.5 million bats call the bridge home, forming the world's largest urban bat colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, as the city begins to light up around us, we'll paddle back through downtown Austin and return to the kayak shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eAfter the emergence, we'll paddle beneath the downtown lights back to the kayak shop, where you'll have access to restrooms and anything you left securely stored before the tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE DRISKILL GUEST EXPERIENCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis experience has been tailored specifically for guests of The Driskill, with dedicated booking options and the choice to add round-trip transportation between the hotel and the kayak shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Tour Only — Meet us directly at the kayak shop on Lady Bird Lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Tour + Transportation — Round-trip transportation between The Driskill and the kayak shop is included, so we'll take care of getting you there and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Approximately 2.5-hour guided kayak experience\u003cbr\u003e• Kayak and paddle\u003cbr\u003e• Life jacket\u003cbr\u003e• Glow stick for the paddle back after sunset\u003cbr\u003e• Complimentary bottled water\u003cbr\u003e• Complimentary locker for valuables\u003cbr\u003e• Photos from your experience\u003cbr\u003e• Restroom access before, during, and after the tour\u003cbr\u003e• Experienced Echos of Texas guide\u003cbr\u003e• Optional round-trip transportation from The Driskill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT TO BRING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome dressed for an evening on the water. We recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing\u003cbr\u003e• Shoes or sandals that can get wet\u003cbr\u003e• Sunscreen\u003cbr\u003e• Sunglasses\u003cbr\u003e• A hat, if desired\u003cbr\u003e• A light layer on cooler evenings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may get a little wet while kayaking, so avoid bringing anything onto the water that shouldn't get wet. Complimentary lockers are available at the kayak shop for phones, wallets, bags, hotel keys, and other valuables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOOD TO KNOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo previous kayaking experience is required. This experience is beginner friendly, and your guide will help get everyone comfortable before heading onto the lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestrooms are available before launching, during our time near the Congress Avenue Bridge, and again when we return to the kayak shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe return paddle takes place after sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBat emergence varies with season, weather, and other natural conditions. Because the bats are wild animals, the number of bats, exact emergence time, and visibility cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: Approximately 2.5 hours\u003cbr\u003eDistance: Approximately 3 miles round trip\u003cbr\u003eExperience Level: Beginner friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the Austin everyone comes to visit—and discover the side of it you can only find from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the guidebook.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echos of Texas","offers":[{"title":"Tour Only","offer_id":54139459436655,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tour + Transportation","offer_id":54139459469423,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/2471\/8447\/files\/1787715423390_y67aoicv_b05eca50-8516-47ef-beeb-7071ae519e52.jpg?v=1787842061","url":"https:\/\/echosoftexas.com\/products\/the-driskill-austin-sunset-bat-kayak-experience","provider":"Echos of Texas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}