Manchac Swamp Small-Group Kayak Tour with Local Guide
by Wild Louisiana Tours LLC
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$186Overview
This small-group kayak tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours and explores the Manchac Swamp near New Orleans. A local Louisiana naturalist leads the group through the swamp by kayak, providing information about the area's history and native wildlife. The tour starts with a meeting near the French Quarter at the historic St. Roch Market, where guests are picked up or can arrive by car for the 30-minute trip to the swamp. Before launching, the guide gives an introductory talk about kayaking in the swamp. Once on the water, you paddle through the slow-moving bayou known as Manchac Swamp. Along the way, the guide stops to explain the swamp’s historical significance, including its connection to the logging ghost town of Ruddock, LA, and its use by early explorers such as Iberville and Bienville. The pace of the tour depends on the group’s kayaking experience, ranging between two and three hours. After returning to the launch point, the group is transported back to New Orleans unless you have driven yourself, in which case you may leave upon return. Pickup times are set for 9 AM and 12 PM, each about one hour before the tour starts. The tour includes a professional guide, transport from designated meeting points, and the kayak swamp trip itself. Gratuities are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and group sizes are limited to 14 participants. While Uber is allowed for transportation, it is not recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Manchac Swamp Kayak Launch and Tour
Participants meet near the historic St. Roch Market outside the French Quarter for pickup or drive themselves to the tour location, about 30 minutes away. The group receives an introductory kayaking lecture before setting out on the water. The kayak trip passes through Manchac Swamp, a slow-moving bayou once home to the logging ghost town of Ruddock, LA, and a route taken by explorers like Iberville and Bienville. The guide stops occasionally to explain the swamp's history and wildlife. The total kayaking time ranges from 2 to 3 hours depending on group skill. After returning to the launch site, participants are transported back to New Orleans or may leave if they drove themselves.
120 min
Meeting point
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
End point
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Manchac Swamp Small-Group Kayak Tour with Local Guide
by Wild Louisiana Tours LLC
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$186Overview
This small-group kayak tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours and explores the Manchac Swamp near New Orleans. A local Louisiana naturalist leads the group through the swamp by kayak, providing information about the area's history and native wildlife. The tour starts with a meeting near the French Quarter at the historic St. Roch Market, where guests are picked up or can arrive by car for the 30-minute trip to the swamp. Before launching, the guide gives an introductory talk about kayaking in the swamp. Once on the water, you paddle through the slow-moving bayou known as Manchac Swamp. Along the way, the guide stops to explain the swamp’s historical significance, including its connection to the logging ghost town of Ruddock, LA, and its use by early explorers such as Iberville and Bienville. The pace of the tour depends on the group’s kayaking experience, ranging between two and three hours. After returning to the launch point, the group is transported back to New Orleans unless you have driven yourself, in which case you may leave upon return. Pickup times are set for 9 AM and 12 PM, each about one hour before the tour starts. The tour includes a professional guide, transport from designated meeting points, and the kayak swamp trip itself. Gratuities are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and group sizes are limited to 14 participants. While Uber is allowed for transportation, it is not recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Manchac Swamp Kayak Launch and Tour
Participants meet near the historic St. Roch Market outside the French Quarter for pickup or drive themselves to the tour location, about 30 minutes away. The group receives an introductory kayaking lecture before setting out on the water. The kayak trip passes through Manchac Swamp, a slow-moving bayou once home to the logging ghost town of Ruddock, LA, and a route taken by explorers like Iberville and Bienville. The guide stops occasionally to explain the swamp's history and wildlife. The total kayaking time ranges from 2 to 3 hours depending on group skill. After returning to the launch site, participants are transported back to New Orleans or may leave if they drove themselves.
120 min
Meeting point
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
End point
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.