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    Lone Star Kayak Tours

    4.7 (58 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Bat watching on Lady Bird Lake

    Cool experience. Paddle boarding to see the bats. The guides were cool. Gave info on not only the bats but also what to do in the area.

    Morning skyline from Lady Bird Lake
    Jonathan S.

    Ok, so here's the thing, beautiful lake surrounded by super cool skyline, leisurely paddling, along in a super stable sit on top kayak. All while Connor you're young hip guide tells stories, history and well placed dry witted comedic relief. It was an absolute blast. We went out in the morning for a City tour and came back for a second trip in the evening to watch the bats emerge from the bat bridge. The bat tour is definitely the best way to go see the bats. It's a combination sunset cruise, Eco tour. Now stop what your doing and make an appointment to go get ya some.

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    Shiv B.

    This Kayak place was awesome and great for your first time learning! You get to learn how to kayak before you do it, and it is super fun! The place we kayaked at was Lady Bird Lake. Our guide was JT and he was super nice! He taught us how to kayak and showed us all the cool things! On the way there, my arms got SUPER tired, so on the way back, he tied my kayak to his paddleboard, got in the kayak, and rowed me back while I sat on his paddleboard. He was the best, and I even took a picture with him. I recommend going to this place. If you do go, have fun!

    Kayaking on Lady Bird!
    Deb J.

    Great afternoon on the lake with Mitchell as our guide. Great way to stay cool on these hot Austin days. We even were lucky to be Mitchell's only 2 guests! We were here in August and were able to hear the bats under congress bridge. Recommend to others! Thank you for the amazing tour.

    Kari L.

    Carlo, Collin and I am blanking on the last name, but all guides were great! It was very relaxing being out on the water at sunset and watching the bats. They had good knowledge and recommendations of the city along with some fun humor. Would recommend them to anyone for a unique experience!

    Suzanna R.

    We were visiting from out of town and I had booked the 2 hour Kayak tour for our family ahead of time. We had an absolute blast. It was the first time for my boys on Kayaks and they did amazing. Our tour guide, Rives, was great and super knowledgable about the area. He was very friendly and made us all feel at ease. I would definitely recommend this tour. It was beautiful way to see the city!

    Stacy S.

    We had so much fun on this tour. The guides, Rives and Maggie were so sweet and fun to talk to. They were knowledgeable and responsible in making sure that we all stayed together as a group. The bats did not disappoint! I would highly recommend this tour!

    Spectacular View from the rental location.
    Laura L.

    Easy access to booking, waivers, and payment. Super friendly staff. Great location! Quick and easy entry to the lake with amazing views of the Austin skyline. Will definitely be back for some more fun.

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    The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. The kayaks filthy and the life jackets were disgusting. But overall, we had fun.

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    I went to cancel due to windy conditions. I only got a 50% refund loosing $200. This is theft.

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    A lot of fun. I highly recommend this place. Affordable and all that. Cool Austin experience.

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    Rowing Dock

    4.6(419 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Today was such a great experience out on the water. Riley & Alex were so helpful and made my friend…read more(first timer) feel supported!

    Are you the adventurous type? I am...within limits. If you want to test your limits, go on a…read morekayak run. The Rowing Dock is a kayaking rental business located along Lady Bird Lake. If you are like me, you probably have this record playing in your head, "What it the kayak cap side, what it flips over and I swallow moss or something else?" Probably just me...the over thinker! Just face your fear and do it! The worst thing that could happen is that you get wet. No big deal! Of course, you should not do any water sports unless you know how to swim. Once you are in the kayak, you can enjoy the beauty and majesty of Lady Bird lake, Austin's skyline and the nearby green space. You can kayak towards downtown or go in the direction of the multi-million homes on Lake Austin. Pro tips: Ensure all valuables in your car have been removed from plain sight. City of Austin highlights an increase in thefts. Also, take a Ziploc bag for keys and other things you do not want to get wet. Renting the equipment was easy and straightforward. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, providing clear instructions and a welcoming atmosphere. The Rowing Dock focuses on all experience levels and offers a range of offerings, from solo kayaks to two-person boats and group activities. The process was smooth and everything went according to plan. The operation was well organized, prices are reasonable, and the experience amazing!

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    Austin Rowing Club

    4.5(276 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Buyer beware. Booked this because it said "good weather…read morerequired." It was raining steadily and they still ran the tour. When I asked about it, they said they only cancel for lightning... which is not what the listing says. That's misleading, plain and simple. Even worse, they wouldn't work with us at all after the fact. No flexibility, no effort to make it right. Plenty of other kayak options in Austin... I'd go with one that's actually upfront about their policies.

    Idk what the fuck the deal with Austin Rowing Club is, but are all Austin people assholes?…read more I arrived with my dog, knowing their sign literally says they are dog friendly. My friend even did her due diligence by calling ahead. When we arrived, the desk people were so nice. In fact Lauren, who we had a lovely conversation with, assisted us. Since I had my dog with me and his life vest on, we weren't sure if we needed a single or a double. I paid $25 for a double per the suggestion of the desk people. Get to the dock, one girl helps my friend out in the single. Now me? You best believe I was sober enough to not let someone speak to me the way it went down. Scene or no scene, people around or not. As soon one of the staff members assists a customer with a double, I walk over and get asked if I need a paddle board. I said "no, I'm getting a double". All of a sudden, what I thought was going be a smooth assistance on the kayak, I get confusion from the staff member, which leads to an argument on the dock. Apparently a double kayak for a single person and a dog would be soooo difficult. (It's manageable. I better be fucking JACKED for the amount of paddling I had to do) If I'm put in a single, then I'm tight squeezing it with my dog and paddling. At the time, it was just me on the dock with my dog and the girl. She starts giving me an attitude and has a tantrum. That's when I realize something ain't right. I told her to turn around, asked for her name. I had to call out her problem with me because ain't nobody, young or old should be this rude. She starts getting heated and yells at me. So I said, "you know what, what's your name? I need to speak to someone." Lo and behold her name is Rachel. "If you're looking for the manager, you're talking to her" - Rachel And I said "ok, then who's you're manager" If Rachel is the so-called the manager, all she had to do was give me her expertise. Don't get promoted to manager if you can't even be kind enough to tell me that I need an alternative. I asked if it would be better to be in a single than a double and get the difference. She said, "WHATEVER YOU'RE COMFORTABLE WITH."' A $5 difference doesn't even cover a fucking latte, so please be kind and just suggest what best suits me and my dog. She keeps calling me "ma'am", and so I just politely tell her, "you can call me Nancy. I'm not that much older than you." And she starts yelling about how she was born and raise in Austin and was taught to say "ma'am or sir". Well Rachel, your parents taught you to say "ma'am or sir", but they didn't teach you kindness. I talked to my friend about it and we weren't sure if that was some type of racist comment, but hold up. Girl, I'm born and raised in Texas too. But I can also read the room and know that how to address people. I'm guessing she don't know Houston. From the corner of my eye, I see Lauren walking on the dock and I yell "HEY. PLSSSSS Help me" And thank god Lauren was there to witness Rachel being an ASSHOLE. So you know what? I got all day and I'll wait for a supervisor to talk about Rachel any day. Cause how is Rachel a manager and yelling at me with a tantrum. She's lucky other patrons didn't take out their phone to record, because in this day and age, she would've gotten cancelled. I met Aubrea, the manager and gave her the whole spiel. Yes, I can buy my own equipment, but I'm not going to use it all the time since I don't live here. Supporting local clubs helps significantly. While everything did get settled (full refund of $25), everyone BUT Rachel was kind to me, Austin continues to disappoint me with snobby people that I've encountered.

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    Waller Creek Boathouse

    4.2(19 reviews)
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    This is a great place to rent kayaks. Unlike other rental locations, you start off right next to…read moreCongress Bridge, home to the biggest urban bat colony in the US. Especially during the summer, you can see ribbons of bats emerge from under the bridge around sunset. You can head east to Bird Island or west to Red Bud Island if you want a work out. If you are interested in rowing, there is a great 1-month intro course (unlike kayaking or SUP, one cannot attempt rowing on one's own). The Austin Rowing Club is a non-profit so you become part of a community.

    Perfect spot, great access to the river but has racks of filthy life jackets and a staff that needs…read moreto lighten up. We came here to rent SUPs for an hour before heading to the airport keeping our luggage at the hotel. We filled out the waivers and gave them our credit card but the front desk REFUSED to rent us SUPs without both of our ID's. They claimed "it's the law." I'm still unable to find this law. We tried giving them our phones or credit cards as collateral but they couldn't risk "breaking the law." I'd advise your staff to lighten up a little bit, people are trying to enjoy this beautiful spot. Also their life jackets are filthy, they don't even hose them down throughout the day after multiple people use them.

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