{"product_id":"the-driskill-austin-sunset-bat-watching-paddle-board-experience","title":"The Driskill Austin Sunset \u0026 Bat Watching Paddle Board 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE DRISKILL GUEST EXPERIENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTour Only — Meet us directly at the kayak shop on Lady Bird Lake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTour + 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\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen and where to meet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTours meet at \u003cstrong\u003eLive Love Paddle 15 minutes before depature time\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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\u003cstrong\u003e hours in advance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGuided 2-hour paddle board experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLife jacket and required safety equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSafety glow stick for evening visibility when applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eComplimentary bottled water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIndividual storage lockers (not located on the boat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAccess to restroom facilities and changing rooms before departure and upon return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDedicated guide sharing local history, wildlife, and bat information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOne guaranteed group photo per booking party\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAccess to additional photos and videos captured during the tour when available via shared Google Drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 3 miles round trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner friendly and suitable for most experience levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-water paddling on Lady Bird Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants must be comfortable around water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate tours are available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSwimsuit or quick-dry clothing. 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