Austin Texas Night Clear Kayaking Glow Tour

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Austin, USA

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Swap daytime crowds for an after-dark adventure as you explore Austin’s Lady Bird Lake by kayak. This hassle-free tour includes an LED glow kayak, plus paddles, life jackets, and dry bags—so you can simply show up and set off, rather than having to source your own equipment. Also, to ensure you don’t get lost, a guide leads the way throughout, helping you navigate the lake while looking out for local wildlife.

Atmospheric way to explore Austin—on a night kayaking tour
Special LED glow kayaks help boost visibility
Small group size means a more intimate experience
Enjoy a new perspective of Austin that you’d miss otherwise

What's Included

Equipment including tandem kayaks, paddles, seats, and dry bags.
Safety equipment including lifejackets and whistles.

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

30 East Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Look for our large black trailer!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lady Bird Lake

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Eric_P

Great experience, awesome view from the river. The host did a great job letting everyone getting there bearings and getting the feel for it.

Reviews

4.6

based on 23 reviews

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Epic

Leshaun_A, Feb 2026

My first time in Austin Texas and kayaking.this experience was epic for both me and my wife.The tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable.the kayaking was actually very easy.

Horrible service

Natasha_E, Oct 2025

This was horrible. I booked this activity two hours before and reviewed a confirmation. We followed the directions to the meet up point on 5 East Ave., but no one ever showed up or responded to my messages through the App. This was second time in one day that. Igor failed on the booking with the vendor.

Great experience, awesome...

Eric_P, Jul 2025

Great experience, awesome view from the river. The host did a great job letting everyone getting there bearings and getting the feel for it.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for joining our clear bottom kayak tour in Austin! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the awesome river views. Our guides work hard to make sure everyone feels comfortable and ready to enjoy the adventure, so it’s wonderful to hear that it showed. We’d love to welcome you back for another trip soon!

Glow kayaking

Sierra_W, May 2025

Great tour, wish it were more lights out on the water. The tour guide was nice and easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

I’m glad you had a great time out on our clear bottom kayaks! We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear our guide made the experience enjoyable. Thank you for recommending us — we hope to see you again soon for another adventure!

Fun first time kayaking

Ashley_P, Apr 2025

It was me and my friends first time kayaking and we got off to a rough start. Our guide stayed with us until we got the hang of it. It’s great how everyone can go at their own pace so you can venture off to be alone with your person or take pictures. I recommend you take a camera that works well in low lighting. You will get wet from the waist down, but not soaking.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hi Ashley, Thanks so much for the awesome review of your clear kayak tour on Ladybird Lake in Austin! We love to hear we helped you have a wonderful evening on the water and spend time with your loved ones. Hope to have you back out for another paddle soon!

Disappointed

Ava_G, Apr 2025

The address led us under a dark bridge, no lighting, no one to direct you and as two single women did not feel safe exiting the vehicle and our Uber driver agreed. I did see a black enclosed trailer but that was it Nothing letting us know this was the spot. A waste of money and Very disappointed!!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

There is signage on the sidewalk where we launch as well as lit parking right next to where we launch as well. All confirmation emails include a picture of our trailer as well as directions and an address. Customer arrived 45 minutes late for the tour and we had already departed. We are unable to hold tours and inconvenience the rest of the group for extreme tardiness.

It was a fun experience,...

Asael_C, Apr 2025

It was a fun experience, the guides are great any questions or concerns are addressed before hitting the water. Bring a towel

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience about your clear kayak paddle on Lady Bird Lake! We're glad you had fun and felt well taken care of by our guides — they always aim to make sure everyone feels comfortable and ready before heading out. Great tip about bringing a towel too! Hope to see you again for another adventure soon!

Suvana was super helpful...

Raymond_Y, Mar 2025

Suvana was super helpful and patient since it was mine and my girlfriends first time she’s also good with kids we had a 3 year old and she was good with kids definitely recommend good service and had a amazing night

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi Ray, Thank you so much for the awesome review of your clear kayak paddle with us on Ladybird Lake. We are so happy to hear we were able to make your night special and be a part of making memories. Hope to see you soon!

Amazing Experience

Samantha_W, Feb 2025

Had so much fun! Would definitely recommend! Patrick our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful Will do again

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for the awesome review of your clear kayak tour on the Ladybird Lake in Austin! We’re thrilled to hear you had so much fun and that Patrick made your experience even better with his knowledge and helpfulness. We can’t wait to have you back for another adventure! Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Perfect tour!

Hannah_N, Nov 2024

Perfect night, beautiful scene, awesome tour! Would definitely recommend and do this again! Nelly was great!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Hi Hannah, Thanks for the great review of your clear kayak glow tour on Ladybird Lake. We really think its such a cool and unique way to see Austin at night. Hope to have you out for a special occasion soon!

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