Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide
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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.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:01 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 63 of the next 120 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 13.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
It can: 63 of the next 120 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
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.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 522 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wild Louisiana Tours LLC.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide | 2–3 hours | 4.8 (522) | $93 | |
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