Explore the bayous and byways of southern Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans!
If you are searching for a gorgeous, natural and picturesque Kayak Swamp Tour – This Tour is For You! Paddle through dense cypress forest, expansive wetlands, and an array of wildlife on a tour that is ideal for beginners and adventure seekers alike!
Kayak tours are fully guided and last between 2 to 2.5 hours. The duration of the full tour will be up to 3 hours, with a 45 min drive from New Orleans.
Posted By : DeeTwinMom
We had a great time. Alex was a fantastic guide. My daughter and I ended up the only 2 on the trip with him. He was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer any questions that we had. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 17:54:42 
Posted By : Luca_K
My guide AJ was super helpful and knowledgeable about the ecosystem we traveled through. This trip was absolutely gorgeous, and the highlight of my visit to New Orleans. Thank you!!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 21:47:44 
Posted By : Amari_J
The atmosphere and the serenity it’s beautiful informative and great arm workout! The small group portion is amazing feels more intimate and peaceful
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 19:14:39
Posted By : J8693PXoliviaa
This was the best. I am so glad I choose kayaking over boating; more personal, quite, you really get to see the bayou and the animals in their more natural setting (sorry, no feeding gators with marshmallows as other boat tours do… absolutely terrible for the animals, btw). We saw so many critters and our guide had all of the information. Would have loved to be out on the water all day!
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 08:53:21
Posted By : eTom58
Kayaking in the Manchac marshes was a great experience.
We'll pick you up in town to take you to the marshes, meet birds, turtles and alligators 🦅🐢🐊
(Luckily from Little Specimens 🐊😅)
A 2-hour stroll just for the pleasure of the eyes 👀
Our guide was charming and explained everything about the marsh fauna, a big thank you to her and the whole team 👍🏼
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 00:39:41
Posted By : Z5536SPjennys
The tour was great. The scenery was beautiful. We got to see some alligators from afar as well as birds. Our tour guide Michelle was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and friendly and had a lot of appreciate for the swamp and its importance in the ecosystem.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 09:39:20
Posted By : Nicole_K
I had so much more fun on this tour than I thought I would. I went as a solo traveler and was made to feel comfortable and part of the group, which comprised of all people on a work trip together. As an avid birder and kayaker, this was the perfect excursion for me. AJ our guide was patient with my endless questions and really filled us in on the specifics of the wetlands and eco system. Definitely a must do while in NOLA if you are into nature and adventure. He even sent us all recommendations for his favorite local spots, which aren’t the normal tourist grabs. What a great day!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 15:46:43
Posted By : Z7602KLjulier
Highlight of our NOLA trip! Kids aged 10 and 12 loved it. Felt safe the whole time, loved kayaking into the areas that bigger boats just wouldn’t make it into. Kids managed it though you do have to work harder to make up for them, if they were older/teenagers then they would maybe manage a single kayak but we went in doubles. Loved seeing the gators in their natural environment. Defo recommend!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 10:53:58
Posted By : muthecaren
If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of NOLA, take a trip to the beautiful Manchac Swamp and get your sanity back!
MJ was our phenomenal driver and our brilliant kayak tour guide.
She's knowledgeable about all things ecologically related to Louisiana, and she shares her knowledge generously and enthusiastically.
WE LEARNED SO MUCH ON THIS TOUR!
When we arrived at the swamp, MJ gave us a quick lesson on how to kayak, and we launched ourselves into the lazy waters of Manchac Swamp. (We definitely weren't white water rafting here!)
We saw gators and learned about their life cycles, we saw herons and egrets and even a huge owl!
We saw snakes swimming by, and we learned all about how important the bald cypress trees are to the Louisiana ecosystem.
There were delicate spider lilies and invasive water hyacinths and stately water tupelo trees.
MJ taught us about them all!
It was a beautiful day with a cool breeze and hardly any humidity...just perfect!
I am a 67 year old woman, and the paddling was easy enough for me to thoroughly enjoy it.
DON'T HESITATE, GO ON THIS LOVELY, MELLOW, FASCINATING SWAMP TOUR NOW!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 20:59:30
Posted By : I1605SVtracyt
I did the Manchac Swamp Wildlife Kayak Tour with MJ and she was a great knowledgeable guide who went above and beyond. I've visited NO many times and this was one of my favorite activities. I ended up going solo and my friends were sorry they missed it. MJ made me feel comfortable even though I was on my own.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 18:33:10
