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Kayak Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Kayak Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Overview

Experience the full story of the wetlands in a eco-friendly low impact way. Kayak through a true swamp surrounded by large cypress tree covered in Spanish Moss . Our top rated kayak guides will stop along the way to tell you all about the diverse ecosystems in south Louisiana.

Follow our guide down a natural bayou through a natural Louisiana swamp. Along the way your guide will pause to give detailed info about the bayous, swamps, and Louisiana’s wetland eco systems. At the mid way point, we will enjoy stop and enjoy the surroundings. Depending on the season wildlife consists of ibises, egrets, herons, eagles, alligators, turtles, and more. Woodpeckers and assorted song birds are seasonal visitors to the living and dead cypress trees visible from the bayou.

Reservations are required, if you do not use our transportation detailed driving directions will be emailed in the confirmation email. We currently use a public launch near Laplace, La.

City: New Orleans

Tue 08 Apr

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Starting at $99.00

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Tue 08 Apr

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Waterproof bags for larger items (purses, backpacks, etc.)

Kayaks and all paddling equipment

Air-conditioned vehicle

Water is provided but feel free to grab a snack at the rest stop before the paddle begins.

Waterproof cases for phones or compact cameras

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Per paddler weight limit of 240 lbs

What To Expect

Fontainebleau State Park

An immersive kayak tour experience through the Louisiana wetlands guided by Louisiana Master Naturalists paired with a laid-back style snack at a family restaurant serving local favorites. The end of the tour is marked with a sweet treat from a local ice cream shop. This experience is for anyone who wants to immerse themselves into Louisiana ecosystems and natural history told through the eyes of a Certified Master Naturalist. Small Family Business - Small Tour Size – Master Naturalist Guides – Local Snack & Sweet Treat Included A Truly Unique Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts Drive Time is about 40 minutes from New Orleans

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (27)

samuells1604

Jun 2023

We enjoyed this tour a lot. Brandon (or Brendon?), our main guide, is an absolute class act. He was friendly, funny, available, clearly loved the outdoors (and animals) and knew a whole bunch about the flora and fauna. He is also an all-around legend - 190 pounds of long-haired, well-muscled, blue-eyed, swamp-dwelling ruggedness. He showed us a video of him coolly manhandling and releasing a pretty big gator that had caught itself on his fishing line - a savvy marketing move, but also a super fun moment. Our secondary guide, Matt (he was with us at the bayou, but Brandon is the one who drove us there and back and took us out to lunch) was also very competent and lots of fun to be around. We talked about our kids, wildlife, conservation - I really valued these seemingly genuine interactions. My only gripe is that I wish the paddling part had been longer. By signing up for the longer, more expensive tour (supposed to be 5-6 hours), we figured we'd get to spend almost a full day in the bayou and cover lots of ground. In reality, the tour was closer to four hours, including a long, leisurly meal at a snack bar near the trail head. The stretch of river we paddled was about a mile (so two miles there and back) and we gathered by talking with our guides that it was exactly the same itinerary as the 'shorter', more economical tours. The extra money is basically for the privilege of a lunch-date with Brandon - worth every penny, in this case, because Brandon is a real prince. Still, if I go again, I'd go for the more affordable 3-hour evening tour (paddle one way by daylight, come back by twilight, with all the nocturnal animal activity and sounds). All in all, though, I would warmly recommend this outfit to anyone, particularly beginners.

dhruvw2017

May 2023

We enjoyed our time on the water with Matt. His knowledge made the scenery twice as interesting. His genuine love for the outdoors made you appreciate the rich wildlife and history that New Orleans has to offer beyond music and food. We highly recommend spending time with him outdoors.

ameliasplackta

May 2023

Really wonderful trip. It ended up just being me and my husband so we appreciated having a private tour. Matt and Byron were so knowledgeable and passionate which really made the trip special. We saw tons of wildlife and lucked out with beautiful weather. Lunch was tasty too! Would highly recommend.