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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

Mon 09 Jun

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Starting at $99.00

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Mon 09 Jun

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)

kathywX3379DP

Feb 2020

Many thanks to Hannah for a fun, informative and relaxing kayak trip to the Manchac Swamp. We appreciated her good nature, expert knowledge and passion for the wetlands. This trip is well organized and we highly recommend this to other visitors!

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Kathy, Thank you so much for the kind words about Hannah! We strive to keep our trips organized and informed for everyone involved. Come back anytime!!

Peter B

Feb 2020

Great swamp tour from experienced outfitters with an efficient operation. Matt and Hannah were such friendly, knowledgeable guides. Even got some king cake as a bonus during Mardi Gras!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Hey Peter, Thank you so much for the kind review! We love eating King Cake this time of year and loved sharing it with you! We appreciate you taking some time to write this up. Hope you had a great rest of your time in New Orleans.

LATieszen

Feb 2020

My adult daughter and I really enjoyed our trip with Canoe & Trail Adventures. From the first communication, this group was clear and responsive, including messages about potential inclement weather. Hannah taught us a lot about the swamp plantings and wildlife, and was attuned to the needs of the group. We saw alligators, Great egrets as well as a Bald Eagle. Thank you! The trip was a bit longer than I expected: 10:00 AM-12:30/1:00 PM (I don't know exactly) vs 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. This was a treat for us, but it would be good to let them know if you are on a tighter schedule than we were. (And, in fact, there was a small group that left when we did, on a tighter schedule.)

Response from Host

Feb 2020

LATieszen, Thank you so much for this awesome review of your paddle with us! With the weather starting to warm up, all the critters are getting active and we love finding them too. We do like taking our time while out and it can be up to 3 hours if we are having a great day. We will do our best to make it more known and ask if anyone is on a tight schedule. Thank you for the tip and we hope to see you again one day.