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Small-Group Manchac Magic Kayak Swamp Tour with Local Guide

Small-Group Manchac Magic Kayak Swamp Tour with Local Guide

Overview

Take a 2–3 hour kayak and canoe swamp tour through the historic Manchac swamp. A local Louisiana naturalist guides you through the historic Manchac Swamp explaining historic information and the native ecosystem. Please note that pickup times are 9AM and 12PM, one hour before the tour begins. Please read ticket after booking.

City: New Orleans

Mon 01 Dec

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Starting at $93.00

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Mon 01 Dec

Starting at $93.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

2-3 hour kayak swamp tour

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 14 people per booking
For transportation Uber is ok but not recommended

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (440)

Vacationista7

Jul 2018

We opted to get picked up at St. Roch's market, where we ate breakfast before our tour guide/driver arrived -- he came in the market to get us. I packed a drawstring back pack with water, sunscreen, bug spray, my ID, and I put my cell phone in a ziplock bag. You can leave items in the van (which is just parked along the side of road, and they had one extra cell phone bag for anyone who didn't bring something to store their phones in. I also wore a hat to shade myself. The heat index was over 100 degrees on this late June tour, and while I had a bottle of water for myself, I drank it all by the time we got to the turnaround point. Luckily on the way back to the market there's a spot to get water, but I'd recommend if you're going in hot temperatures, pack extra water! I also reapplied sunscreen to my arms and face once, but forgot to re-coat the tops of my thighs, which got a little burnt. There weren't any mosquitoes, but there were plenty of dragonflies and little frogs, and a few small spiders. One large spider landed in our boat, but thankfully my partner got it out before I saw it. We also saw an alligator and a few fish, and all kinds of birds. The most interesting part was listening to our tour guide, who knew a lot about the area, and the plants and animals. We had no issues kayaking, although the water was pretty low in some areas, so we had to power through some muddy/root/branch areas. It's a great way to see Louisiana outside of the city!

orionteal

Jun 2018

This is the way to see the swamp if you appreciate nature. Our tour guide Max was not only very personable and entertaining, but offered a wealth of knowledge about this unique ecosystem built from a lifetime of exploring the swamp and an education in wildlife conservation. We opted to be picked up in New Orleans at the St. Roch Market, which is a great spot to grab a snack or meal before the tour. The ride out to the kayak launch site was informative as Max had many entertaining stories about the area to share. After a quick orientation, we were off on a three-hour, leisurely paced exploration of the swamp. We enjoyed the opportunity to soak up the beauty of this gorgeous landscape without all the noise of an airboat engine or large tour packed onto a pontoon boat. Thanks to Wild Louisiana for offering an informative and pleasurable tour.

cosimo m

Jun 2018

Wonderful adventure in the Manchac swamp with Louisiana Tours / Manchac Magic. Beautiful scenery, and a great tour guide in Tim. Let us choose between tandem and single kayaks. Good length of trip. Bring sunscreen! Really glad we did it. Group of 8 and very accommodating.