The Driskill Austin Sunset & Bat Watching Paddle Board Experience

An experience on Lady Bird Lake, tailored exclusively for guests of The Driskill.

THE DRISKILL AUSTIN SUNSET & BAT KAYAK EXPERIENCE

Experience one of Austin's most remarkable evenings from the best seat in the city—the water.

Tailored 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.

As 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.

Then, as the city begins to light up around us, we'll paddle back through downtown Austin and return to the kayak shop.

After 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.

THE DRISKILL GUEST EXPERIENCE

This 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.

Choose:

Tour Only — Meet us directly at the kayak shop on Lady Bird Lake.
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.

When and where to meet

Tours meet at Live Love Paddle 15 minutes before depature time, unless your operator communicates a different time. The exact meeting time will change with the season. Paddle board seats must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.

What's Included

Guided 2-hour paddle board experience
Life jacket and required safety equipment
Safety glow stick for evening visibility when applicable
Complimentary bottled water
Individual storage lockers (not located on the boat)
Access to restroom facilities and changing rooms before departure and upon return
Dedicated guide sharing local history, wildlife, and bat information
One guaranteed group photo per booking party
Access to additional photos and videos captured during the tour when available via shared Google Drive

Important Information

Approximately 3 miles round trip
Beginner friendly and suitable for most experience levels
Flat-water paddling on Lady Bird Lake
Participants must be comfortable around water
If something comes up, participants must reschedule or cancel 72 hours before the tour’s meeting time for a refund. Cancellations less than 72 hours out respectivly and no shows are nonrefundable. If we cancel because of weather, you’ll receive a refund or have the option to rescheulde.
This paddle board is a giant 15' x 5' paddle board that you will be on with your guide. Participants will paddle the first half, and enjoy a ultra quite electic motor ride back during the second half. Individual paddle boards are not available
Private tours are available

What to Bring

Swimsuit or quick-dry clothing. Your butt and feet will get wet for sure.
Change of clothes and towel to leave in the lockers
Water-friendly footwear
Sunscreen / bugspray
Dry bag or waterproof phone bag.
Phone or camera if desired

Before Booking

Paddling and other Echos of Texas events carry the risk of a great time, continuous smiling, and memorable experiences, but also injury, death, and the loss of personal property. By booking this tour, participants understand these risks and release Echos of Texas, its affiliates, contractors, partners, and members from all liability. In addition, each participant will be required to sign a waiver prior to the event.

Beyond the guide book,

-Echos Of Texas

Echos of Texas is an Austin-based outdoor experience company built around a simple idea: the best way to know Texas is to get out in it.

Our guides combine local knowledge, storytelling, natural history, and a genuine love for the outdoors to create experiences that go beyond sightseeing. We want you to understand a little more about the places you explore, notice things you might otherwise pass by, and leave with a great story to tell.

From Austin's waterways and wildlife to the wild places beyond the city, we're here to show you a side of Texas you won't find from a tour bus.

Ready When You Are