Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup

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New Orleans, USA

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5+ bookings last month.

6 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Skip beginner-level tours and join experienced kayakers at Manchac Swamp
Avoid the hassle of public transport with New Orleans transfers included
Explore a Louisiana swamp in a more active way than many other tours
All your equipment, including life jacket, is conveniently provided

What's Included

kayak, paddle, life jacket
Air-conditioned vehicle

Food/ Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

740 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
in front of 10 pizza. We meet 1hr15 minutes prior to tour time here. Refunds will not be given for late arrivals.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Maurepas

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 38 reviews

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We had a blast

Louise_V, Mar 2026

We just came back from this tour and it was so much fun, what a great day. The swamp and all the wildlife were amazing and Stephanie our guide was a sweetheart and super knowledgeable about it all We’d do this one again for sure

A beautiful and memorable experience!

Mery_M, Jun 2025

I just finished the extended kayaking tour of Manchac Swamp and it was absolutely amazing! Our guide Stephanie was super friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the swamp and its wildlife. I really appreciated how she tailored the tour to the group and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. Paddling through the serene waters, surrounded by cypress trees and Spanish moss, felt like stepping into another world. I loved seeing and hearing so many different birds. It was the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and learning. Highly recommended!

Wonderful trip

Alex_F, Oct 2024

Our guide nick was so full of knowledge about the local wildlife. I learned so much and had a great time

Hot but good time

Krista_W, May 2024

This was a great time. Nice long and hot tour of the swamp. We were able to see alligators and other wildlife. Was casually guided so not like typical tours where you are forced into a small group. AJ did point out several interesting areas. Recommend that you are experienced and prepared for 4 hours on the water!

Great day on the water

Sarah_B, Apr 2024

This was the highlight of my trip. We saw a lot of animals and it was slightly overcast so it wasn't too hot. There weren't mosquitos out either (I went mid/late April). We saw baby alligators in the nest up close and a baby owl (plus the mothers)! AJ the guide was awesome!

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