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Manchac Swamp Tour: Explore with a Local Naturalist
4.8
439 Ratings
New Orleans
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.
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.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wild Louisiana Launch - You can be picked up at the historic St. Roch Market right outside of the French Quarter or drive yourself the short 30 min drive to the tour location. The group will convene at the trip starting point and an introductory lecture on kayaking the swamp will be given. You will then enter your kayak and follow your guide…
- Wild Louisiana Launch - You can be picked up at the historic St. Roch Market right outside of the French Quarter or drive yourself the short 30 min drive to the tour location. The group will convene at the trip starting point and an introductory lecture on kayaking the swamp will be given. You will then enter your kayak and follow your guide through the scenic Manchac Swamp, a slow-moving bayou that once was home to the destroyed logging ghost town of Ruddock, LA and served as a passage way for historic New Orleans explorers; Iberville, Biennville, and more.
Stops will be made along the way and your guide will teach you about the swamp’s history and wildlife. The tour duration is anywhere from 2-3hrs depending on the groups kayaking experience. Once you return to the launch site you will join the rest of the group to be transported back to the city. If you drive out yourself you can depart as soon as you return to the launch site.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- 2-3 hour kayak swamp tour
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- 2-3 hour kayak swamp tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- For transportation Uber is ok but not recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- For transportation Uber is ok but not recommended
Location
732 N Rampart St
North Rampart Street
Guests shuttle instructions:
732 N Rampart St. New Orleans, LA
10:15AM tour - pickup is for 9AM
1PM tour - pickup is for 12:00PM
4PM tour - pickup is for 3PM
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(439 Ratings)
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Kmcalifornia
Oct 24, 2024
Beautiful, fun kayak tour! - My friends and I had a terrific time with guide Gerald on our Manchac swamp kayak tour. Gerald is friendly, fun, and an expert wildlife biologist, giving us interesting information about the plants, birds, animals and ecology of the swamp. I highly recommend this tour of a beautiful, unspoiled swamp.
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Andrew_b
Oct 19, 2024
Beautiful nature up close, guided so well! - Guide was so knowledgeable on animals, bird, plants and history of area! Throughout the trip he peppered us with interesting facts and stories. We saw 4 gators, turtles, bunches of birds like eagles, hawks, herons and many up close!
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Sean
Oct 7, 2024
Fun kayak tour by a wildlife biologist - Fun kayak tour by Gerald, who is a wildlife biologist who grew up near the bayou. Great to see a gator as well! Excellent knowledge of the plants, birds, and history.
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Kenderia_d
Aug 12, 2024
Nice ! - Highly recommend, a good experience. My arms got a little tired but I still had a good time indeed!!
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Alessandro_m
Aug 4, 2024
Well organized pick up,... - Well organized pick up, outstanding experience in the swanks of Louisiana - Terry and his helpers made sure to give us an unforgettable and delightful experience. The tour took around 3 hours total, it was worth each dollar spent.
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Nicole_p
Jul 15, 2024
A must do adventure! - This was the highlight of my first trip to Nola, and I can’t recommend it enough! The scenery and wildlife are breathtaking.
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773romainv
Jul 4, 2024
Great kayak tour - Great tour with Josh and Zack!
We saw alligators and many birds. So much pleasure getting deeper into the bayou and start hearing all the noises!
Very pleasing experience.
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Jennyadams22
Jun 19, 2024
Best Tour of the Swamp - I'm a professional photographer, and I went out on the Photo Tour at sunset. I didn't expect to love it so much. We saw almost no other boats, but incredible nature, from rare birds to alligators. Our captain, Josh, was really knowledgable and friendly. He took us to some really cool spots and I got the shots I needed. Would absolutely do this again
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John_g
Jun 15, 2024
Fantastic swamp tour - Fantastic experience with our tour guide Al. Our family (2 adults and 2 children) had a great time seeing nature and animals. Al provided fascinating insights about swamp history, animals, and vegetation. Highly recommend!
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471heddis
Jun 10, 2024
Very cool tour of the swamp! - This kayaking tour was fantastic. It was so cool to see a totally different aspect of Louisiana, and our guide, Josh, was excellent. He was very informative about the region and the wildlife. We would highly recommend this trip!
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