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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.
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.
Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $93 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
From pick up to drop off - we had a great experience. Our guide Al, was laid back, funny, had amazing stories and history of the area. The heat was excruciating but he made sure to check on everyone and kept us entertained. The fact that he was easy on the eyes was just a bonus! Definitely recommend this trip. And will definitely be doing my this again.
Our guide was Terry. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife! We saw a juvenile Osprey, four small gators, and many other birds. We had a great time and really enjoyed our time on the water.
This was an amazing experience. AJ was such a knowledgeable and pleasant guide. I was nervous at first because I have never been kayaking but I’m so glad I did it. I would absolutely take this tour again.
We had a group of 10 people from various countries and have a great time! Our guide, Al, made the trip extra fun with stories of his life on the Bayou. Tge area was beautiful - wide open spaces, as well as paddling through narrow winding waterways. Highly recommend!
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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