Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide
Wild Louisiana Tours LLC
4.8
Lauren_P
20 days ago
If you've never kayaked before they give you extra time to learn the process which is really nice. You get to see many different species of local vegetation. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the different plants in the tour and made sure to let us know what they were. He also made sure we seen some type of wildlife along the way. I would recommend if you book the tour to have aj as your tour guide if you get a choice. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made our experience very enjoyable.
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.
Departure Point
- Guests shuttle instructions:732 N Rampart St. New Orleans, LA10:15AM tour - pickup is for 9AM1PM tour - pickup is for 12:00PM4PM tour - pickup is for 3PM
- Guests shuttle instructions:732 N Rampart St. New Orleans, LA10:15AM tour - pickup is for 9AM1PM tour - pickup is for 12:00PM4PM tour - pickup is for 3PM
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Wild Louisiana LaunchLaPlace, LA 70068You 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.Duration: 2 hoursAdditional 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
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- 2-3 hour kayak swamp tour
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.
Departure Point
- Guests shuttle instructions:732 N Rampart St. New Orleans, LA10:15AM tour - pickup is for 9AM1PM tour - pickup is for 12:00PM4PM tour - pickup is for 3PM
- Guests shuttle instructions:732 N Rampart St. New Orleans, LA10:15AM tour - pickup is for 9AM1PM tour - pickup is for 12:00PM4PM tour - pickup is for 3PM
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Wild Louisiana LaunchLaPlace, LA 70068You 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.Duration: 2 hoursAdditional 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
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- 2-3 hour kayak swamp tour
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Lauren_P
If you've never kayaked before they give you extra time to learn the process which is really nice. You get to see many different species of local vegetation. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the different plants in the tour and made sure to let us know what they were. He also made sure we seen some type of wildlife along the way. I would recommend if you book the tour to have aj as your tour guide if you get a choice. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made our experience very enjoyable.
Nicolas_M
the organizer was really cool, answering questions. very helpful. the kayaking location was beautiful.
Catherine_B
A.J. gave us a great day! Our first time on the bayou and it did not dissapoint. We saw an owl, bald eagle, smallish gator, green heron, baby blue heron, red bellied woodpecker, and a few blue crabs. A very relaxing way to spend the afternoon.
seanhF1594LR
4 of us were in a small boat. Terry was great! He took us deep into the Swamp. He was very knowledgeable. The swamp was Amazing! Highly recommended!
Antje_W
The guide arrived at the pick-up point on time. There was one star for that. Everything else was a disaster. A briefing on the use of the boats, behavior when an alligator comes to the boat or you generally paddle has not taken place. Despite a severe thunderstorm, the tour was not cancelled. There was no help and safety instructions from the guide in the storm. Even when he was told the participant from the group needed help, that was ignored. He did not help empty the full boats, rescue stuck boats or support the weak. Our request to drop us off directly at the hotel as we were totally soaked he did not comply. A degrading situation to walk lightly clothed and soaked through the city. We are glad to have survived the tour unscathed. Our conclusion... absolutely not recommended