Overview
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 incredible endangered gray bat.
We throw in a little history of the Tennessee River and how it became what it looks like today. With a grand finale of watching 100,00 gray bats leave the cave at sunset.
This trip runs on Eastern Time.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
This trip runs on EASTERN TIME. All equipment provided.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please Note THIS TRIP RUNS ON EASTERN TIME.
Meet us at the Mapleview Recreation Area in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Our guides will have kayaks laid out in the grassy area next to the boat ramp and swimming beach. Please arrive 10 min before trip departure time to get checked in and sign waivers.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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200 Mapleview Rd
THIS TRIP RUNS ON EASTERN TIME.
Join Chattanooga Guided Adventures to see endangered gray bats begin their nightly hunt for insects! The Nickajack Bat Cave and Wildlife Refuge in the Tennessee River is the summer roost for up to 100,000 of these animals. These tours run from late April to early October. Enjoy a 3-mile paddle around Nickajack Lake to the cave entrance during which you may be lucky enough to observe such local treats as osprey and bald eagles. Take in the thrill as thousands of bats leave the cave at dusk. Reflect with your new friends about the dangers white-nose syndrome poses to the bat population and its impact on the ecology of other species in the area. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the sights on this bat cave kayak tour. This trip is a fun way to meet new friends or get your old friends off of the couch to try something new.
This trip runs on Eastern Time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Nickajack Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures
Can I cancel Nickajack Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Please Note THIS TRIP RUNS ON EASTERN TIME. Meet us at the Mapleview Recreation Area in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.
What's included?
- This trip runs on EASTERN TIME. All equipment provided.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Chattanooga Guided Adventures
