Amazing trip, guides were helpful. Special thanks to Chris, Ross, and John. must try.

This was an amazing experience from start to finish. Staff was professional and friendly. Highly recommend!

The guides were really helpful in getting us all into the kayaks and helping those who have never kayaked. They were also very knowledgeable about the bats and provided a ton of information on the mating and migration process. This was a really fun adventure and I am really glad we did it!! read more

Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals - Skyline at night! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Austin, Texas

Signed up for the bat tour and it did not disappoint!! John was a great guide and very approachable and friendly! Great storytelling throughout the tour with fun facts! I'd highly recommend this if you want to be in awe of the 1.5 million bats that Austin's known for! A good 3 hours out and back. Be aware that there are large amounts of moss/seaweed/plantlife that can get stuck on your paddle but it is easy to remove if you dunk in the paddle and back out. read more

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Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Easy kayak down the lake with lots of info about Austin and the bats as we made our way to get the best spot to see the bats! If you are in Austin , you must see the bats and you must see them from the water. read more

Everyone at Live love Paddle is super friendly and helpful! Enjoyed the time with friends on the water

Super kind, efficient experience. I love how they meter their timing - this just seems like a business that has their priorities in line.

The kayaking on board/off board went really well. But the guided portion of the tour wasn't really significant. I'm not sure I'd recommend this to future visitors. read more

We had a great experience doing the evening bat watching kayak trip. I highly recommend doing this. Even if you're a local, it's great to bring people to do this when they are visiting. We brought my parents from Arizona and they loved it. read more

John was amazing I recommend doing this if you're visiting Austin! Thank you to everyone that made the experience amazing

The check-in process was very easy, as was parking, and they provided free water. Our guide John was great, he was both funny and personable and very informative. We would recommend this excursion! Being on the water so close to the cityscape and then also having the experience of seeing the bats...it all added up great! Honestly, the most unique things we did during our Austin trip, and one of the most unique things we've ever done as a couple! read more

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Great information shared, perfect spot to stop and see the bats, and a gorgeous Austin skyline to take in for the kayak trip back!

Super fun experience! Staff was so helpful and made us feel very welcomed. Definitely will highly recommend Live Love Paddle!

Easy to book, friendly staff, beautiful day! The owner is very knowledgeable and gave great info! read more

Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals - Kayak on lake - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great time! Loved all the wildlife we saw. Perfect Sunday activity. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

Ease of rental, beautiful place to boat. Friendly staff. Boats need to be wiped down more often. read more

Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals - Downtown Austin skyline - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great time paddling around Lady Bird Johnson Lake and the Colorado River Friendly staff, easy access and free parking! Great price for rentals. Will be back! Live & Love well read more

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great experience and good staff, very glad i made the choice to get out . found a nee hobby of mine and look forward to using their service again. read more

Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great guides, great views and very cool bats! Definitely appreciated the bat pre-flight details on the history of the bridge and the bats.

Staff at the office was awesome, she was so helpful and kind. Staff that sent us out on the water were great too. The paddling itself was so fun and relaxing. Just make sure to be hydrated, bring a hat and sunscreen bc there is no shade unless you hang out by a bridge. The view was so cool too, I wish I took more pictures! I would bring a water-proof pouch for my phone next time, the type that has a strap to hang around my neck. We will definitely be using their services again! read more

My daughter and I had an amazing time. We learned so much about the bats, enjoyed the group, tour guide Aaron, Nathan, Mike, and everyone! They were helpful, kept us safe, took great pictures and had so much information to share. Highly recommend! read more

Had an AMAZING time on the bat tour! Learned so much and truly had a ball. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and the scenery and skyline were unmatched in beauty! I highly recommend to all visiting Austin. read more

Amazing experience, couldn't ask for a better Austin evening . Got to see huge swarms of bats coming from under the S Congress bridge right from our kayaks. Great information shared by the guide and highly recommended activity. read more

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Casey & Dave were excellent in their respective jobs. Casey was very informative & fun in the shop and Dave was very helpful with explaining the procedure with the kayaks and what to expect. Would definitely recommend this relaxing, and fun event. read more

Just an amazing, relaxing time out of the water. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about bats and Austin. Got to see thousands of bats. Well worth it. read more

Bat tour was so much fun and very informative! Our tour guide, John, was super knowledgeable about the lake, city, and bats! read more

Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Austin, Texas

Perfect! Everyone was great! Super accommodating for a last minute reservation- above and beyond service. Highly recommended! What a great nig read more

Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals - Bats! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So amazing! You get to park in their lot, which is a huge plus. They have spots just for patrons. Their prices are much better, $15.00 for on hour and then the rest of your time is prorated based on the same rate. So if you go over 15 minutes you don't have to pay for another hour. And you will go over! The weather was extremely hot but on the water it was lovely. So cool even with the hot sun. I wish I could go every week! The gentleman at the doc itself was very patient and kind and he even took our picture and gave us photos for free. You will love this place read more

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I really hate to give this spot a low rating as we had a great time but here is why: The guy taking working the register had all these jokes about a double kayak. I get it. He is trying to be funny but instead of trying to be funny he should be telling clients that if you are going to take anything like cellphones, to not put them in your pocket as they will fall out as soon at you get in the kayak. That should have been his focal point. Not all the jokes. Then we you get down near the water to retrieve your kayaks they lady doesn't mention anything about that. She should have told us " hey if you have anything in your pockets be mindful as they will fall out " nope. Dropped my iPhone 14 Pro Max in the water as soon and I sat in the kayak. She even told us this happens all the time. Well if you see this happen all the time why not warn the clients before they get in? She said in the summer them retrieve phones all the time. Why not just warn the client to remove any and all things from your pocket. One star. read more

I've been wanting to do this tour for three years while living in Austin--and I finally made it happen! Totally worth the wait. The check-in process was super easy and well organized. Our guide, John, was fantastic--funny, personable, and full of great info about the bats, the city, and the river. He made the whole experience feel both relaxed and really engaging. Being out on the water at sunset, with the city skyline as a backdrop, was beautiful on its own--but then getting to see the bats emerge just topped it all off. Such a unique and memorable way to experience Austin. Highly recommend this excursion for locals and visitors alike! read more

It was fun. Love being on the water. On that level, it's really great! HOWEVER, the Cyanobacteria has made us ill. It made my partner very ill. I was sick as well. This was caused by small splashes of water with bloom toxin in them, which is all but guaranteed to happen from hours of paddling in the water. The issue is that you don't properly warn about the danger from the water. If you did, then it would 100% be our responsibility. Your company should verbally warn (as well as it being in the disclaimer, if it is not already in the disclaimer.) The failure to warn could cause liability to attach to the company. It's also the right thing to do. You should warn. What if someone underlying health issues, this could potentially make it much worse. In sum, we are pretty disappointed. Glenn read more

Everyone was great. The people who help you get on the kayak as well as the staff in the building where you sign up. Process was super easy and the location is great. 10/10 would do again! read more

These folks were amazingly helpful and very patient with me as it had been a while since I'd paddleboarded, and I was certainly a noob. Very easy to park, pay, rent, and get to the water. I think this was the highlight of my Austin trip! I highly recommend it. The best way to see Lady Bird Lake! read more

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We had a great experience! The female staff who helped us was the cutest little thing and so helpful. She gave great local recommendation too! Easy check in and short walk to river/lake to get your gear. Staff was helpful and friendly at the equipment. Clear directions of where to go and what to enjoy while on the water. We only needed a little over an hour and hit both directions. Definitely recommend. read more

Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Everyone was very kind and helpful as a first timer. The lake was quiet and peaceful. I did paddle boarding for my first time. Eventually I was able to stand and paddle. It was a great experience I would definitely go again! read more

It was so fun! A nice paddle to get to the bridge and watching the bats was neat! The guide was great, lots of info and very friendly

Great customer service. Fun, low-cost, peaceful way to experience Austin! Will definitely come back again when we visit Austin.

the check in process was smooth. The volunteers were friendly and the experience was great. The view of Austin down from the lake was pretty amazing. read more

Amazing! Employees are all so nice and helpful and we got some amazing views! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Austin, Texas

John Vaughn was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about bats. Plus we saw 2 bard owls perched in the trees on return trip. We had so much fun. A definite recommend for out of towners like us. J&G L read more