Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide
Description
Take a 2–3 hour kayak and canoe swamp tour through the historic Manchac swamp. A local Louisiana naturalist guides you through the historic Manchac Swamp explaining historic information and the native ecosystem. Please note that pickup times are 9AM and 12PM, one hour before the tour begins. Please read ticket after booking.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You can be picked up at the historic St. Roch Market right outside of the French Quarter or drive yourself the short 30 min drive to the tour location. The group will convene at the trip starting point and an introductory lecture on kayaking the swamp will be given. You will then enter your kayak and follow your guide through the scenic Manchac Swamp, a slow-moving bayou that once was home to the destroyed logging ghost town of Ruddock, LA and served as a passage way for historic New Orleans explorers; Iberville, Biennville, and more. Stops will be made along the way and your guide will teach you about the swamp's history and wildlife. The tour duration is anywhere from 2-3hrs depending on the groups kayaking experience. Once you return to the launch site you will join the rest of the group to be transported back to the city. If you drive out yourself you can depart as soon as you return to the launch site.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- For transportation Uber is ok but not recommended
Reviews(501)
Kayaking on Manchac is magical. The calm of the water, the quiet of the surroundings, watching wildlife in its element was a treasure. We had a smaller alligator within about 2-3 feet from our canoes, completely unfazed by our presence. Our guide, AJ, was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive throughout our tour. It was nice to step away from the bustle of the city and surround ourselves in the wetlands.
The guide was very knowledgeable, we learned so much. The day was a very fun adventure. I would recommend.
Absolutely beautiful day on the bayou, with AJ who was an awesome experienced and local guide. He spotted many gators and birds and plants for us, and shared so much information on the local history. Highly recommend!
Quiet walk with layas in the swamp. The truth being so “intimate”, meaning small boats, we thought it would be more entertaining. We only got to see two lizards and nothing else. They didn't give us much information during the experience either.
We had a great trip with our guide, AJ, who gave us an insightful and entertaining tour, especially in the narrow channel through the forest. Lots of birds and wildlife. Highly recommend.
Gerald was an amazing guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and also local so knew all the lore and ghost stories of the Louisiana Bayou.
We had the best time on our kayak tour. Gerald was our guide and he was highly knowledgeable and super friendly.
Although the weather wasn’t as hot as we had hoped, we had a great time on our tour! The guide made it fun, and pointed out a lot of wildlife. It was easy going. Highly recommend!
Kayaking was just wonderful, and our guide AJ was fantastic. Highly recommend!! Best activity we have done in New Orleans
Odd leaving a review because we got thunder/lightening stormed out and it was cancelled. I can not say enough about the communication and thought for our wellbeing that went into the decision to cancel. I highly respect the people running this tour. Our money was returned within an hour. We will try again next time in NOLA.
