Great tour and Ethan was fantastic and had a lot of stories. The bats were a bit anticlimactic in…read moreJuly-according to Ethan they are all pregnant and playing it safe and come August the population doubles. The kayaking was fun and relaxing Bring sunglasses-they give you water Your but will be wet when you leave! Prepare for that!

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.

I have never done kayaking up until this summer…read more We rented a two-seater, renting process was fast, the instructions given were clear, and an instructor helped my clumsy self into a kayak. I was terrified it would flip, but it was fine. ‍ The return was just as quick!

Always pretty easy to find parking and the workers get you out on the water pretty quickly. They…read morehold on to your stuff so you don't have to bring everything with you, and are really helpful in getting you in and out of the vehicle. Views are also always so pretty, you have the skyline on one side and lots of nature on the other.

The guides were friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was comfortable (safe) once we got on the…read morewater. The communication before, during, and after the paddle was very clear and the guides were very knowledgeable too! And it was a legit paddle down the river and back - not just paddle out to the bridge and wait. It was lots of fun and made for some great photos!

Great evening. Would have been better if the guides could have towed our double rafts to the…read morebridge and not just on the way back. It was far more work than what we wanted for a relaxing view of bats. The tow back in the evening was awesome and allowed us to enjoy the views much more!!

I was reluctant to do this today as i have limited resources with me. Like a change of clothes!…read moreDanny was awesome and said your shirts will dry in This Austin Heat! He was right. I needed time to reset and this was perfect. Friendly staff, especially Daniel! Ample parking all around the lake and it's free! Do this. It will rejuvenate the heart, mind and spirit.

A nice, simple spot right on Lady Bird to rent paddleboards and kayaks…read more It's a lot more chill than Zilker. Easy check in and rental process, and they launch you straight on the water. There are lockers to put your stuff in, and they take your ID to make sure you don't run off with the board lol. It's nice that they let you launch there if you own your own kayak / paddleboard - I saw people there doing that. They have a small parking lot too. $18 per person an hour for kayaks, $22 per person an hour for paddleboards.

Awesome time! I strongly recommend it. Tour guide sam provided a lot of interesting history of the…read morelake and fun facts on the bats. I give it 10/10 for sure!! It was beautiful to be on the water at sunset too. Great way to see Austin! Payton was great too.

Paddle board Austin skyline tour? Sign me up! Did this tour…read moreover the summer and had a blast. You can choose from guided or self-guided and we opted for self-guided. We've done a few tours on Ladybird Lake with different companies and never tire of it. Austin Paddle Shack is definitely one of the better outfits around. Safety is extremely important to them. The staff want to ensure you're having a good time without any issues. My coordination is often lacking so that wasn't really anything they could help me with. Other than that, definitely recommend.

This is my favorite boat rental for canoe/kayak in Zilker Park. I have been here throughout the…read moreyears and service is always quick and great. *** You need your ID! & a card on file & need a waiver signed *** I always keep this in mind when going & it saves me time The rental prices is $21 per hour Usually 1 hour is enough and it is a great time

Super welcoming staff! It was helpful that they let us know about a two for one deal before 12pm…read morewhich made for an easy and affordable family group activity. Easy to sign waiver via QR code and lockers were a bit pricy at $5. I would recommend leaving most of your belongings in the trunk if possible. Lovely way to get some fresh air on a spring day.

Sup Dog is the best paddleboarding experience I have ever done! They delivered the boards to a…read moregroup of us on Lady Bird Lake on time. Their prices are even cheaper than rental places you have to wait in line. Fun group of guys and gals for sure! I recommend them to all my friends. They even allow dogs on the boards, and encourage it!

Completely recommend! Friendly, helpful staff. Location with good parking and super convenient to…read morethe lake. Changing areas and bathrooms on site. Awesome experience- definitely plan to return.

Dechlan was an awesome tour guide, this was our second time going and it's always very enjoyable…read moreand fun because it's such a unique experience. You can see everything below you and change the light color, and you paddle all the way to Ivars which is a beautiful atmosphere. It's very relaxed and calm if you're looking for a fun date night or just something new to try with friends!

Cassy was an amazing guide. Very thoughtful and helpful. She made sure everyone had a great time!…read more She was very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts about the river and the bats that have taken up residence in a low bridge. We decided to do this on the 4th of July and were able to view the fireworks which made the trip even more amazing. If all of the guides are as friendly, caring and capable, then you are in for a memorable experience. Can't recommend it enough! -Jane U