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
  • Transportation from the French Quarter
  • 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!
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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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Thomasgerardb
Apr 8, 2026
Pure Bliss - One of my best kayaking experiences ever! MJ, the tour guide, was exceptional! Michelle, at the office, likewise. I call it the "Garden of Eden", or, "Paradise Kayak Tour". A must do (if you're a kayaker!)!
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Erika_m
Apr 5, 2026
Highly recommend - Our tour Gide (River) was great and knowledgeable. We Had so much fun! I high recommend. Will definitely return.
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Krystle_b
Mar 26, 2026
I highly recommend this... - I highly recommend this swamp tour if you like to kayak! It was a really easy tour through the swamp and it was beautiful! We saw lots of alligators, birds, and wild foliage. Great tour!
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G6442ezmeganm
Mar 24, 2026
A new world! - This was our first time kayaking in Louisiana. We loved it. Nick was our guide and he was wonderful! We saw a lot of wildlife and really appreciated that he pointed out so many birds to us. Fantastic time. Highly recommend. very easy paddling. Good for the whole family.
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Elena
Mar 23, 2026
Small group tour - The tour was a really fun experience. The guide was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and we had the opportunity to see lots of animals during the tour. The guide was also very flexible about transportation and helpful when we asked for recommendations! 10/10 recommend for a more relaxed attraction!
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Jethpe
Mar 14, 2026
Not to be missed. - Fantastic trip, Josh was a fabulous guide. Very small group and we were so lucky with the weather. Saw turtles and alligators and a variety of birds, and paddling through the swamp was an experience not to be missed. Highlight of our time in NOLA.
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Daytrip09206023436
Mar 6, 2026
9AM Swamp Kayak - Amazing experience! Stephanie is very attentive and shares lots of interesting information. We were also lucky to see turtles, a stork, several large birds, as well as snails and a small alligator resting on the shore. Everything felt safe :) We highly recommend it - it’s definitely worth it!
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Usffrank
Feb 23, 2026
Loved kayaking the Louisiana bayou - On my trip to New Orleans, I had wanted to try out a swamp kayak tour. Up to this point I've only kayaked in North Carolina, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Bought the tour with the pickup/return option and was picked up & returned not too far from my hotel's location. Our guide Nick was awesome from start to finish. He explained everything about the Louisiana bayou in great detail. We saw alligators, turtles and birds. It was rather peaceful once you got further away from the highway. This will be a must do again on my next New Orleans trip.
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923jennifer
Jan 6, 2026
Fabulous Kayak tour of Manchac Swamp - We were picked up on time from the French Quarter. Stephanie mentioned many sights while we drove to the the swamp. Once we starting paddling Stephanie pointed out the the turtles, cardinals, redwing black birds, warblers, and 3 types of woodpecker. We also saw 4 or 5 alligators sunning themselves and later we had a close up look at a Bard Owl and Great Blue Heron. Stephanie was very knowledgable about the history, ecology and knew the birds calls which helped us sight so many wonderful animals and birds in the water. She is a a wonderful guide that I would highly recommend.
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Todd_f
Dec 28, 2025
Guide was awesome and... - Guide was awesome and extremely knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the tour. Would definitely recommend and do it again.
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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).