Max, our guide, knows the waters so well that you feel completely at home in the bayou. He is so knowledgeable, knows it all: the animals, the climate, the history, the plant life, and how to handle any water difficulties. If you're at all nervous about handling a kayak, don't worry a bit. It's a gently paddle with many stops to look at owls, eagles, snowy egrets, and even a great blue heron. As soon as it was over, I wanted to hop back in and do it again!. This is the tour (and the tour guide) that you want!