Glide at dusk to witness thousands of gray bats and hear local river history from your guide
2 Hours
Kayak, Lifejacket, Guide
Paddle Nickajack Lake at sunset to witness thousands of endangered gray bats emerge from Nickajack Bat Cave. Enjoy an easy 3-mile kayak tour with a guide who shares local history and bat ecology.
Ages 7+; minors under 18 must join with an adult and all participants must sign a waiver. Trips run on Eastern Time. Inform your guide of relevant medical conditions and bring an epi-pen if you have severe allergies.
Cancel up to 14 days before for a full refund. Between 13 and 4 days, refund minus $20 per person. 72–49 hours before, 50% refund. No refunds within 48 hours. You may reschedule up to 48 hours before start at no cost. No-shows are not eligible for refunds or reschedules.
Product ID: 8AEUEU
Eastern Time.
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Great experience! Due to thunderstorms we weren’t able to go into the bat cave but I know that safety comes first. The girls were amazing at keeping us safe and having fun
Sandra Sorto
August 13, 2026
Great experience! Due to thunderstorms we weren’t able to go into the bat cave but I know that safety comes first. The girls were amazing at keeping us safe and having fun
Sandra Sorto
August 13, 2026
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