Top Louisiana Kayaking Tours

Embark on a private kayak and canoe small-group tour through Louisiana's historic Manchac Swamp. A local naturalist guides you, providing explanations of historical information and the native ecosystem. Paddle through this slow-moving bayou, once home to the ghost town of Ruddock, and a passage for historic New Orleans explorers. Discover the swamp's rich history and diverse wildlife, creating an immersive and educational outdoor experience.

Experience the mysterious beauty of the Louisiana wetlands on a guided kayak tour through the legendary Maurepas Swamp. Voodoo Swamp Tours offers an immersive paddle through towering cypress trees, winding bayous, and one of the region’s most ecologically rich wetlands.

Venture beyond New Orleans to the wilds of the Louisiana bayous on a small-group kayaking tour of the Manchac and Maurepas swamps. Climb aboard a tandem kayak and paddle through a lush landscape of cypress forests and wetlands teeming with wildlife. No kayaking experience is necessary, as a guide teaches you everything need to know to enjoy this Southern-style adventure.

Being in a kayak or canoe on Caddo Lake is the most amazing way to experience this magical place! Caddo Lake is a hidden gem nestled between Texas and Louisiana. The largest Bald Cypress Forest in the world is a magical place that has the be experienced. You will have a hard time believing this place is real!

Explore New Orleans’ diverse ecosystem along the Bayou Bienvenue by kayak for a unique and memorable experience in nature. See what makes the nature surrounding the Crescent City so special as you paddle through the swampy waterways surrounding the city. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, alligators, turtles, and more wildlife.

Discover the natural landscape and history of Southern Louisiana on a combo tour to the Manchac Swamp and Whitney Plantation. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides more information about the swamp and its ecosystem. Stop at B&C Seafood Restaurant for Cajun food (own expense), then finish off the day with a self-guided tour of the Whitney Plantation.

Explore Louisiana’s bayou landscape–and avoid a basic, beginner-friendly itinerary–on this kayaking tour of Manchac Swamp, designed for experienced paddlers and including round-trip transfers from a central meeting point in New Orleans. Spend four hours on the water with a local naturalist guide, keep a lookout for wildlife, and learn about the local wetland ecosystem along the way.

Experience the wild beauty of Louisiana's historic Atchafalaya floodplain on a 2.5-hour guided kayak adventure through towering cypress forests. Led by lifelong local guide and LSU-trained wetland scientist Capt. Albert "Al" Wilson, this small-group eco-tour offers an authentic look at one of Louisiana's most remarkable wetland ecosystems. Quietly paddling through secluded bayous allows you to experience the swamp as few visitors ever do. Along the way, you'll learn about Cajun culture, the natural history of the region, and the ecology that makes these wetlands so unique. Keep an eye out for alligators, turtles, wading birds, owls, bald eagles, nutria and countless other native species in their natural habitat. Tour offers a peaceful and immersive experience with no previous kayaking experience required. All kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and safety equipment are provided, and tandem kayaks are available upon request.