Nickajack Bat Cave: Kayak Wildlife Tour Chattanooga

Join our Kayak Wildlife Tour in Chattanooga and explore the Nickajack Bat Cave. Learn about gray bats, osprey, and more while enjoying the scenic beauty of Nickajack Lake. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of thousands of gray bats leaving the cave at sunset.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Macedonia Boat Ramp - This trip operates on Eastern Time.
    Join Chattanooga Guided Adventures for an exciting opportunity to witness endangered gray bats as they embark on their nightly insect hunt! The Nickajack Bat Cave and Wildlife Refuge, located in the Tennessee River, serves as the summer home for up to 100,000 of these fascinating creatures….
What's Included
  • Trip runs on EASTERN TIME
  • All equipment provided
Additional Information

This trip runs on Eastern Time. You will get an amazing 3 mile tour just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee at Nickajack Lake and will learn about gray bats, osprey, cliff swallows, blue heron, and other wildlife. Your guide will discuss how they are all interconnected, what is being done to protect these wild animals, and what impact you can do to help the…

Location
Macedonia Boat Ramp
THIS TRIP RUNS ON EASTERN TIME. Meet us at the Macedonia Boat Ramp in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. https://maps.app.goo.gl/x1twfzVpwh8xNG6v7 Our guides will have kayaks in the grassy area by the boat ramp. Arrive 10 min prior to trip to sign waivers. Gps coordinates 34.9911881, -85.5975727
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Esly_e
Aug 12, 2025
Fun (: - The guys were super fun and helpful! Highly recommend they make you feel super comfortable and the end experience is amazing. Quite a workout though
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Jennifer_b
Aug 11, 2025
Great kayaking tour and... - Great kayaking tour and the bat's flying out of cave with the most beautiful sunset was so amazing. Both the guides were very knowledgeable and gave us an experience that we will not forget !!
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Loribe3671ih
Aug 6, 2025
Great experience, incredible staff, and cool bat viewing - We had a great time. The staff is incredible. We had trouble kayaking and the staff was kind enough to tow us so we didn’t miss anything. The only suggestion is to make the eastern standard start time bolder
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Laura_s
Aug 1, 2025
Highly recommended!! - This was our first time ever kayaking, we had a blast! The instructors were truly amazing!! We definitely recommend!!
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Joshua_h
Jul 30, 2025
Bats on the lake - Definitely a bucket list item. Kayaking in low light is relaxing on return paddle to dock. Thanks also to our guides Brandon and Luke.
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Erin_w
Jul 29, 2025
Beautiful experience. The... - Beautiful experience. The guides were friendly and informative. Even after some thunder delays we still were able to see the emergence.
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Henson
Jul 27, 2025
I almost got emotional - Amazing experience, beautiful setting and kind guides. We traveled from Asheville, NC (about 4 hours) and did not regret it!
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Scadousteau
Jul 23, 2025
Sunset bat cave kayak - No bug spray needed. The bats eat them!! This was a beautiful evening out on the water! Our guide was great and they provide all the equipment. Would highly recommend this! Great activity for everyone!
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Mariah_l
Jul 23, 2025
Watching the sunset on... - Watching the sunset on the water was breathtakingly beautiful. Getting to see the bats fly by was definitely a highlight.
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Ampanmangal
Jul 19, 2025
- When the bats came out everyone on the lake, not just our group became silent. It was surreal watching the bats fly very close to me. We had a sunset blocked by thin clouds which was perfect, as we had the sun glowing on the water making the bats more visible, but not so bright that it was annoying. Everyone was very helpful, guides and participants alike in getting the kayaks in the water and out. The water was very smooth and paddling was easy. I would recommend the guides getting a voice amplifier, because sometimes with the wind, it would be difficult to hear what they were saying.
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From $86
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).