Guided Clear Kayak Tours
Want more than a paddle of your own? Hop into a crystal-clear kayak and let a local guide show you Austin from the water — downtown skyline views, the Congress bridge bats at dusk, and LED-lit night glow paddles you'll never forget.
Guided clear kayak tours are operated by our partner, [Guided Tour Brand Here]. They run the guided experiences; Zilker Park Boat Rentals handles the self-service canoe, kayak & SUP rentals you already know. Two ways to get on the water, one Austin original.
Clear Kayak Day Tour
See straight through to the spring-fed water
A guided daytime paddle in crystal-clear kayaks on Lady Bird Lake and into Barton Creek — skyline views, turtles and herons below you, and a sandbar stop to splash around.
Sunset & Bat-Watching Clear Kayak Tour
Golden hour, then a million bats overhead
An evening clear-kayak paddle timed for the Texas sunset and the nightly emergence of the Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony — one of Austin's most unforgettable sights.
Night Glow Clear Kayak Tour
LED-lit kayaks on a glowing river
A one-hour after-dark paddle in LED-illuminated clear kayaks. The lights turn the water below you electric blue while downtown Austin glitters against the night sky.
Private Group Clear Kayak Tour
Your crew, your time, your route
Book the whole tour for your group — birthdays, team outings, bachelorette parties, or family reunions. Choose a daytime, sunset, or glow experience and we'll tailor the route.
Prefer to paddle on your own schedule? Our self-service fleet rents canoes, kayaks & SUPs by the hour — no tour required.