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Whitney Plantation and Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour Combo

Whitney Plantation and Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour Combo

Overview

A Rich Cultural and Ecological Experience of Louisiana!

The Swamp Kayak Tour, Cajun Food, Plantation Tour Experience:
• Transportation to and from New Orleans
• Intermediate Paddle through Manchac Swamp
• Perfect for Groups looking for a great time
• Learn the history and importance of this unique ecosystem
• Paddle past Cypress and Tupelo groves
• Stop at B&C Seafood Restaurant for Cajun cuisine (Option to Purchase Food)
• Guided Tour of the beautiful Whitney Plantation
• Visit the Museum, Baptist Church, and Gift Shop
• Take photos of the Live Oak corridor that leads up to the “Big House”

City: New Orleans

Wed 03 Sep

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Starting at $199.00

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Wed 03 Sep

Starting at $199.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Kayak guide, gear, and paddle lesson

Self-guided tour of Whitney Plantation and Museum

Round-trip transportation from New Orleans

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Whitney Plantation

The Whitney Plantation offers you an opportunity to experience the story of plantation life in Louisiana from the perspective of those enslaved. It does a good job of not glorifying the ownership. The 45 min drive home gives you a quick chance to nap prior to hitting the town.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (35)

Christine_G

Nov 2022

This was a great tour. The guide, Alex, was wonderful. Easy check in and comfy van. The kayaking was in double kayaks which worked well for kids. The Whitney exhibits were informative and moving. Our pants and shoes got plenty of dribbles from the paddle so I do recommend bringing dry clothes to change into at lunch just for comfort’s sake.

RanneG

Nov 2022

If you like paddling and want to slow down and appreciate the rhythms of the bayou, this kayak swamp tour will be a perfect fit. Manchac was eerily beautiful in November and we had the great fortune of seeing two alligators, turtles, an owl, an assortment of other birds and even a snake. Our guide Nick was wonderful! He was extremely knowledgeable about the swamp’s many creatures as well as the environment itself, and he contributed greatly to our appreciation of the area. The Whitney Plantation tour was excellent. It was an audio guide given from the slaves’ perspective. It included some firsthand accounts from those who had been children on the plantation. Very sobering and important tour. My husband and I came away with a deeper understanding of the horrific conditions endured by slaves.

michanneh

Jun 2022

If you only have time for one plantation, this is the one you'll want to visit. Whitney plantation doesn't glorify the slave masters, instead it gives you an experience from the enslaved person's perspective. The audio tour is really well done, so be sure to do that and take the time to reflect on the magnitude as you read all of the names and listen to 1st-person accounts. It takes about an hour and 30 minutes for the entire visit.