The guides were friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was comfortable (safe) once we got on the water. 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! read more

Great evening. Would have been better if the guides could have towed our double rafts to the bridge 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!! read more

Very nice staff and experienced. If you are looking for a more mellow peaceful paddle do not go on this trip. It was just too many people going at once. So if you want a group experience this is a perfect trip . Cheers! read more

Nice long paddle before gathering for the event. The team efficiently handled the large group size. Entertaining commentary along the way with good bat information. read more

The man's attitude was off putting to my sister and I. He was unnecessarily loud and domineering until hubby walked in.

great!!! highlight of our Austin vacay. Last year we came and did the bats and we knew that no matter what we wanted to go again. read more

Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals - our floatilla waiting to see the bats - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We had a great time paddling on Lady Bird Lake (aka Town Lake) in downtown Austin, with Live, Love, Paddle! Friendly, helpful staff, and I love that if you go slightly over your hour, you don't get charged for another full hour - they charge in 15 min increments. This is different than any other kayak rental we've ever experienced. There's a lovely cove /island area near the launch point where we saw lots of wildlife - tons of turtles, a blue heron, a green heron, and some ducks. It was really a great experience! read more

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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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Professional, efficient, great tour (interesting information shared in an upbeat and fun way). The paddle back to the dock is not structured which gave a chance to appreciate the peacefulness of paddling on the water. Especially wonderful under the stars and with the city lights of downtown. read more

Guides were fantastic, beautiful paddle. was expecting more of a "swarm" of bats - it was hard to see because it was so dark when they finally emerged; it was more of a small steady stream than a swarm read more

Such a great experience. About the same price as renting a kayak for 2 hours - but comes with so much knowledge about bats and Austin. Our guides were great - and brought the red lights - unlike any of the other tours. Highly recommend! read more

Fun experience - night kayaking with cool bats and a great ATX skyline view, plus the staff was nice. But I will say it was a bit different than expected: 1) it was actually a longer, harder ride than a chill paddle (we were exhausted after the long ride back) 2) the view of the bats weren't AS clear or insanely amazing as photos make it seem - there are a lot of them but they're tiny and far 3) there were a lottt of people on this tour, more than there maybe should be. Overall still good and worth doing once, imo! Def a better view than if you were just standnig on the bridge. read more

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

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

My Daughter had to be rescued by the Austin Rowing Club and the Austin PD. I was lost on the water by myself in pitch black area for an hour. I've never been on a tour where the guide didn't make sure all the guests made it back to the starting point. read more

Very nice staff and plenty of parking. Great vibes. Standard kayaks and paddles boards

Excellent activity and evening. Our family had a blast. Great, thoughtful, humorous service from beginning to end, including instructions, tips, free water, changing room, to the actual kayaking tour. Both our guides were knowledgeable, made the kayaking fun and were having a good time themselves. Gorgeous views of downtown Austin, very cool to see hundreds/thousands of bats, and kayaking back in the dark was cool, relaxing and fun. Highly recommended. Rahul read more

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

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

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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So fun and easy! The area is not super crowded and very peaceful. They also help get you in and out of the kayak :)

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

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

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

Very friendly 's up staff in em territory! Easy going paddle guides made everyone feel at home with good conversation throughout the outing. Family of 5 had a great time. Kids really enjoyed themselves and got some outside exercise to boot. Money well spent. Thanks Live Love Paddle for hosting and Boats & Bats for guiding. As a fellow Texan, I love seeing small businesses team up and help each other succeed! We will be back for another excursion next time we visit Austin! read more

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

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

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 place to kayak, with views of nature and the Austin skyline. It's extremely affordable as well - highly recommended!

The boats and bats tour was so unbelievably cool! It's easily one of the most surreal natural events I've ever witnessed, and being on the boat truly is what makes it. Shout out to our tour guide Ross for giving us all the info on the bats too just before they came out. That really enhanced the experience. read more

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

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

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.

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

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

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