Nickajack Bat Cave Sunset Kayak Tour

Are you looking for fun things to do in Chattanooga? Then join us 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 March to early October. Enjoy a 3-mile easy scenic paddle to several view points around Nickajack Lake. The grand finale of the trip takes you to the cave entrance during which you may be lucky enough to observe such local treats as a river otter, multiple osprey and the occasional bald eagle. Take in the thrill at sunset as thousands of bats leave the cave at dusk on their nightly hunt for water born insects.

Learn cool facts about these gray bats and the interesting local history of the river and surrounding areas from your guide. 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.