Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Tour overview

Join our naturalist guides on a kayak tour into the heart of Manchac Swamp in search of wildlife! Located 25 miles west of New Orleans, Manchac swamp is part of the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area which protects one of the largest examples of Louisiana's iconic bald cypress-tupelo swamp. This expansive wetland ecosystem provides habitat to a wide range of species including alligators and birds. We love our Manchac tour to escape the city into the serene peace and quiet of the swamp, with a focus on observing wildlife and the natural environment.

The tour is a 3-4 mile round trip paddle down a combination of scenic waterways, with stops along the way for your guide to share information about the flora, fauna and natural history of the area. On this tour, we put a focus on spotting any wildlife we can find, everything from alligators, turtles and birds to raccoons and insects! The still or very slow moving water is ideal for both beginner kayakers and adventure seekers alike. Our two hour tours utilize tandem kayaks for all group pairs (we may be able to accommodate requests for solo kayaks if tour size is small). If you are looking for a natural and engaging way to see the swamps of Louisiana, this is your tour!

Our Manchac swamp tours are a delight for birders! On any given day, we can potentially spot egrets, herons, ibis, barred owls, ospreys, bald eagles, anhingas, woodpeckers and prothonotary warblers.