Kayak Swamp Tour: Paddle Through Louisiana's Bayous

Embark on a thrilling kayak tour through the enchanting Manchac Swamp in Louisiana. Discover the beauty of the wetlands, encounter diverse wildlife, and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old U.S. 51 - Experience the beautiful swamps of Southeastern Louisiana by kayak. Alligators, turtles, owls, and other wildlife are in abundance along the cypress lined banks of the Maurepas Swamp.

We are able to access shallow and narrow waterways that are impossible to reach with a motorized vessel.

What's Included
  • Paddle lesson
  • All necessary gear and equipment
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on an exploration of the marshes and routes of Southern Louisiana, a stone’s throw from New Orleans!
On the lookout for an enchanting, untouched, and scenic Kayak Swamp Tour? Look no further! This Tour is Tailored Just for You! Navigate through thick cypress forests, vast wetlands, and encounter a variety of wildlife in a journey that caters to…

Location
740 N Rampart St
North Rampart Street
Departure Point: IF YOU ARE TAKING OUR SHUTTLE, PLEASE MEET AT THE PICKUP ONE HOUR AND 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED TOUR TIME... Address: The Rampart Tree House 740 N Rampart Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth
Oct 23, 2025
Nice trip in the bayou. - I was on a cruise & my wife arranged this trip because I like kayaking in different places. There was only two other people with me. The leader was very informative and we saw alligator & other animals. The weather was warm. Enjoyed the bayou.
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857shylab
Oct 21, 2025
A highlight of our NOLA trip! - Ryan was a phenomenal tour guide. He was very patient with us and we never felt at all rushed. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and took the time to thoroughly answer all of our questions. I highly recommend requesting Ryan as the guide for this kayaking tour!
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Jet50986535718
Oct 17, 2025
Kayaking the byou - River was an excellent tour guide. And the tour was beautiful. Because all were in agreement we spent a little extra time on the water paddling. Saw a few small gaters some turtles and birds.
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Jodie
Sep 9, 2025
Kayaking Wonder! - Host very knowledgeable of the environment. Very peaceful and enjoyed every inch of the swamp including the mischievous -berry- seeking raccoon!
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661maellej
Aug 24, 2025
Great exploration lead by Alex ! - We had such a great experience with my family kayaking through the Manchac swamp and Bayou. Alex was an amazing guide and shared local stories about the nature and story of the ecosystem. Thank you ! Perfect experience for beginners kayakers !
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F7573gbmelissam
Aug 14, 2025
Best swamp tour I can recommend! - This was the BEST experience and we had an amazing guide!! Originally my group of 6 wasn't sure which swamp tour to book. We ultimately picked this one because their was a pickup option and we wouldn't need to rent a car. However, what we enjoyed most was the the responsibility of Kayak Swamp Tours: they were very focused on providing eco-tours and advocating for social responsibility (please don't feed alligators marshmallows!!). It was also amazing that we kayaked ourselves compared to being driven around in a boat. Would highly highly recommend this tour! It was beautiful and an awesome morning trip away from the city.
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Kevinrv995vw
Aug 11, 2025
Great experience - Stephanie is a awesome guide very knowledgeable and patient with beginner. She explained the entire process. Stopped along the way to point out different wildlife and explain the history of the swamp
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Excursion55795862777
Jul 17, 2025
Great tour - Excellent tour, saw lots of wildlife - alligators, birds and a very chill owl - and the guide (Nick) was very knowledgable and engaging.
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Joycefh4771ab
Oct 22, 2025
Too close to traffic but the alligators don't mind - Kayaking is definitely the best way to see the swamp but this tour is near a busy highway and you can hear the traffic almost the whole time. We saw lovely alligators but very little other wildlife. If you have time to go further from civilization it's likely worth it.
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Paradise636751
Sep 29, 2025
Do NOT waste your time or money - I initially booked the unguided tour was called and told that he would not recommend. We were switched to the guided tour with ease which made me believe the tour would be great. I emailed the morning of asking for an updated addressed. I went to the address listed in the email, which lead me to a dead spot off the side of the interstate. Then I called and was given a totally different address in another city and was told they would wait on us on the side of the road in a white van. Upon arriving at that address, there was no one there. The individual who was allegedly waiting stated there was no suggestions she could give and would speak to the manager. Needless to say, don’t waste your time or money. We wasted an entire day trip for this.
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From $90
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).