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Live Love Paddle

Congress Ave Bridge, Austin, TX 78704
512-804-2122
Ranked #2 of 24 tours in Austin
5.0 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Live Love Paddle offers nightly guided kayak tours to watch the Congress Ave Bridge Bats in Austin, Texas. Live Love Paddle also offers full-day river...... more » Owner description: Live Love Paddle offers nightly guided kayak tours to watch the Congress Ave Bridge Bats in Austin, Texas. Live Love Paddle also offers full-day river kayaking trips on local rivers including the Guadelupe River, the Colorado River, and the San Marcos River. Live Love Paddle also offers overnight kayaking and camping trips and team building activities. All trips are guided to take the stress out of your adventure! « less
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Acton, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We truly enjoyed our kayak on Lady Bird Lake to view the bats' emergence from the bridge. The view of the bats from the water is outstanding - we saw thousands of them! The paddle back in the moonlight was very peaceful on a warm, calm evening. The folks at Live, Love, Paddle treated us with terrific hospitality and we... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I've attempted to see the bats 3-4 times from the bridge and surrounding restaurants and never had any luck - we always assumed they were no-shows. It turns out that the bats fly every single evening but you need to be in the right position to see them - namely, on the water. After a brief intro to kayaks in... More

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houston, texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This was lots of fun! I did this on a Friday night in late April with my college student daughter in a tandem kayak. I was a little nervous since it was my first time - so Casey suggested that my 21 year old and I go together. I was glad he did. It was pretty windy and it was... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Did this tour last week and it was just ok. We kayaked to the bridge and waited for the bats. And waited and waited. They came out late that night, so it was too dark to really see them. The trip took longer than expected (due to all the waiting for the bats) and got kind of boring. No fault... More

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Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

My sister from Oregon, our cousin from Austin, and I from Michigan enjoyed our kayaking adventure. The illuminated Austin skyline and moonlight made the trip a wonderful memory! More

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Brattleboro, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Even for people who have never kayak before this is a must when visiting Austin. I was very nervous about kayaking. I called Casey the week before and he answered all my questions and concerns. He reassured me it would be a great experience. It was! Be prepared to get wet on your bottom, feet and arms. I wore exercise... More

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Langhorne, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This was one of the best things we did while in Austin. Me and my husband did a tandem kayak and we had such a fun experience. We got to see an amazing view of the bats coming out of the bridge and it was definately something that I will always remember. Our guide was very nice and friendly and... More

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Abilene, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

What an adventure!!! kayaking on LB river. Beautiful sunset, an a wonderful host, Casey so down to earth an personable young man, He informed us all on what to expect & where to go on the river for our safety and the respect for others even before we touched the water. Once we got to the Bat Bridge (CONGRESS ST.... More

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Jonesborough, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Casey knew just where to take us to get the best view of the bats! Very friendly and helpful! Loved it! More

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Harlingen, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

My husband and I had never been kayaking before but really wanted to have the best view of the bats @ the Congress Ave. Bridge. Casey was super friendly, informative and supportive. It took us a few tries to get the hang of a tandem kayak but we had a blast. They've just opened up a location at the retail... More

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