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6 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in New Orleans Actually Worth Booking

6 reviewed

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour - Your first strokes: tandem kayaks and the included paddle lesson

1.Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 973 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Kayak the Manchac and Maurepas swamps on a small-group tour from New Orleans, with gear, a paddle lesson, and wildlife spotting.

“It was a fantastic trip in the swamp kayaking. Our guide Nick taught us a lot about swamp creatures, especially owls. We were lucky to see a baby crocodile. A very unforgettable experience.”

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Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide - At the Start: Kayaking Intro, Swamp Rules, and Meet Your Guide

New Orleans: Manchac Magic Kayak Swamp Tour

New Orleans: Manchac Magic Kayak Swamp Tour - Price Breakdown: What $90 Gets You on the Water

3.Manchac Magic Kayak Swamp Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 114 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Paddle the Manchac Cypress swamps on an eco kayak tour from New Orleans, with wildlife spotting and local history in about 2 hours.

“Was a great experience, didn't see any gators but regardless it was such beautiful scenery. Only tip is make sure your fitness is up, it is hard on the shoulders!”

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Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup

Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup - The experienced-kayaker style: what that means on the water

New Orleans Self-Guided Kayak Bayou Swamp Tour

New Orleans Self-Guided Kayak Bayou Swamp Tour - Bayou Sauvage: calm water, wildlife, and skyline views

5.New Orleans Self-Guided Kayak Bayou Swamp Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Self-guided kayak through Bayou Sauvage near New Orleans. Calm water, wildlife spotting, and the Swamp Swing, with gear provided.

“We had a great time. The staff was ready when we got there and had us launched pretty quickly after offering us an elevated view of the waters. We got our alligator spotting in and spotted a rare eagle. Fun, quiet day in the bayou after a busy fest weekend.”

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New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Wildlife Kayaking Tour

New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Gear up and learn to paddle fast without guesswork

6.Manchac Swamp Wildlife Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $84Best value

Glide by cypress trees on a small-group kayak through Manchac Swamp. Spot alligators, turtles, and owls with guide-led lessons for $84.

“The tour was excellent! We missed the 9 a.m. tour but were rescheduled for the afternoon tour without additional fees! Stephanie was an amazing guide, and we really enjoyed the tour. It was an absolutely unique and beautiful experience!”

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