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.