Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour: Explore Louisiana's Wetlands
4.9
894 Ratings
New Orleans
Embark on a thrilling kayak tour through the enchanting Manchac Swamp in Louisiana. Discover the beauty of the wetlands, encounter diverse wildlife, and create unforgettable memories.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old U.S. 51 - Experience the beautiful swamps of Southeastern Louisiana by kayak. Alligators, turtles, owls, and other wildlife are in abundance along the cypress lined banks of the Maurepas Swamp.
We are able to access shallow and narrow waterways that are impossible to reach with a motorized vessel.
What's Included
- Paddle lesson
- All necessary gear and equipment
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on an exploration of the marshes and routes of Southern Louisiana, a stone’s throw from New Orleans!
On the lookout for an enchanting, untouched, and scenic Kayak Swamp Tour? Look no further! This Tour is Tailored Just for You! Navigate through thick cypress forests, vast wetlands, and encounter a variety of wildlife in a journey that caters to novices and thrill-seekers alike!
All kayak tours come with a guide and last approximately between 2 to 2.5 hours. The total tour time is up to 3 hours, including a 45-minutes drive from New Orleans.
- Bring swimsuit or light, layered synthetic clothing, windbreaker/fleece if cooler, change of clothes, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunglasses retainer, waterproof camera, and water
- Minimum age is 6 years
Location
740 N Rampart St
North Rampart Street
Departure Point: IF YOU ARE TAKING OUR SHUTTLE, PLEASE MEET AT THE PICKUP ONE HOUR AND 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED TOUR TIME...
Address: The Rampart Tree House 740 N Rampart Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(894 Ratings)
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Debrasr5518cn
Apr 12, 2024
Kali our tour guide is amazing - Kali! You are amazing and very knowledgeable! Us gals had a wonderful time. Sun came out, wind died down and we saw an amazing array of wild life.
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Gretchen_g
Apr 3, 2024
Fascinating, educational, & peaceful - MJ was super knowledgeable and educated us as we explored the beauty of the swamp. Lots of gators 🐊 which was a bonus! Ask for MJ! Her love of the swamp is infectious.
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Cyoung2790
Mar 31, 2024
An amazing experience - Communication was great. Always felt safe. Our guide, Nick, was super knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for the swamp as he would stop the tour to talk about a rare bird sighting. Saw several alligators and overall the scenery and weather was perfect. I definitely recommend the tour and if your guide is Nick, you’ll be in good hands. Btw, they recommend taking a towel or change of clothes in the confirmation email. I ignored it and it was fine but you do get wet. I wasn’t soaked or anything but some people were more wet than others so just keep that in mind!
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Renee
Mar 30, 2024
Blissful getaway on the water - Our tour with Nick was excellent. He was professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about paddling. We thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful paddle. Highly recommend!
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Marianne_d
Mar 25, 2024
Loved it. - We had a great guide and saw a few Alligators, rare birds and a turtle 🐢 🧡
Not for beginners though - some Kayak experience is necessary 👌
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Cortneyv333
Mar 25, 2024
Excellent wildlife watching - AJ was a great tour guide. We met him on the side of a highway. The kayaks were all ready to go and we were on the water in no time. He pointed out local wildlife (a barred owl, swallow tailed kite, and lots of alligators) and was respectful to maintain distance so as not to disturb the animals. The tour was a little over 2 hours with just 1 strenuous segment of paddling through extremely thick duckweed and hyacinth.
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Sanjose692
Mar 25, 2024
Respect the swamp and its inhabitants - A tour that was about appreciating and respecting the natural environment. Being in a kayak was a great way to experience the swamp as it allowed us to go into small areas and was very peaceful. Our guide was knowledgable and helpful.
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779rakeshb
Mar 24, 2024
Would recommend! - Allie was really passionate, knowledgeable and gave us really good info about the swamp and the wildlife around. We got to see alligators and owl as well! It was a serene experience away from the hustle!
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Jeffrey_w
Mar 19, 2024
Kayak Swamp Tour - This was excellent experience! Our tour guide Ali was fun to be around and very knowledgeable about the area.
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David_t
Apr 1, 2024
Could have been better - This might have been more fun if it wasn’t raining. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. One concerning part was this: due to the first van having mechanical issues we were put into another van that didn’t have enough seats because they were removed (because it was used as a moving van by another tour guide).This resulted in one poor guy sitting on the floor. This was not only unsafe for him, but for all of us if there had been an accident. Worrisome to say the least.
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