On a whim, my husband and I signed up for this tour just one day in advance. What a treat! On a lovely day, we were picked up by Max, co-owner (with his son) of this business. Friendly man with a lifelong love and deep knowledge of this region's history, flora and fauna. We kayaked out (no previous kayaking experience necessary) from a roadside beach and entered a magical world of cypress trees, turtles and birds. For a couple of hours, we learned about swamps and bayous and New Orleans history, gliding along serene water. Do bring sunscreen and/or a hat and a water bottle and wear clothes that you don't mind getting damp. The tour itself is 2-3 hours but leave yourself more time for the travel to and from the swamp. This trip is suitable for anyone but very young children. We highly recommend this tour.