Wild Louisiana Kayak Swamp Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana 70113
About the Business
Wild Louisiana Kayak Swamp Tours is a travel agency located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The Manchac Magic kayak swamp tour is one of the best eco swamp tours in the area, perfect for beginners and open to all ages. Explore the swamps near New Orleans by kayak with a local guide, away from the large crowded boats. This unique tour uses a mud boat called a “Go Devil” to reach areas of the swamps that even air boats cannot access.
For landscape photographers, the cypress swamp photography tour is a must-do, just 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans. Bayous and Byways tour combines swamp and plantation country adventures, with a stop at Oak Alley plantation. Birders and photographers can join a guided trip to the Louisiana Marsh and swamp, while fishing enthusiasts can enjoy the best inshore kayak fishing in Louisiana.
Wild Louisiana Tours also offers a 7-day photo excursion into the old-growth cypress swamps, focusing on landscape swamp photography. As one of the first kayak outfitters in Louisiana, the family-run company prides itself on providing high-quality tours with knowledgeable guides. Visitors can expect informative tours, great customer service, and a memorable outdoor experience.
Guests rave about the peaceful and majestic experience, seeing abundant wildlife and enjoying the serenity of the swamps. The knowledgeable and friendly guides make the tours easy and fun, catering to beginners and experienced kayakers alike. Pickup locations are convenient, including Ace Hardware in the French Quarter. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the beautiful swamps of Louisiana with Wild Louisiana Kayak Swamp Tours.
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Contacts
611 Okeefe Ave Loft B, New Orleans, LA 70113, United States
Hours open
Monday:
08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 20:00
Friday:
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 20:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 20:00
Reviews
"Such an amazing experience with such wonderful tour guid, Zach! He was supper patient and helpful. Amazing scenery and if you want to go see alligators come during the spring. Great for beginners. Would totally recommend!"
"Our guide, Zack, was very helpful and explained some of the flora and fauna on the way. He pointed out wildlife while also giving us the opportunity to enjoy it in silence at points at well. He was very friendly, the shuttle was clean, and it was a really fun kayak trip!"
"I love to book kayaking experiences for our travels, and this one gave us yet another unforgettable experience outside of the city with alligator, egret, and anhinga sightings in the bayou. Our tour guide, Josh, clearly has a wealth of local knowledge as a New Orleans native and he made sure to accommodate everyone in the group so we all had a great and comfortable time out there. Come prepared for quite a bit of time out on the water."
"We went on the Manchac Swamp kayak tour. Josh, as a local and our licensed tour guide, explained some of the history and ecology of the area on the shuttle ride up. When we got to the water, our tour guide helped us into our kayaks, and made sure we were all feeling comfortable and safe on the water before venturing forth, so beginners should feel welcome on this tour. It was the first warm day in a while in January, so we didn't end up seeing any alligators, but the birds, bayou plant life, and general scenery were well worth it, and we got lots of great photos. Josh would point things out as we saw them, and we would occasionally huddle up in our kayaks for him to explain some more about the swamp and its inhabitants, and he was happy to answer more questions. On the shuttle ride back, our tour guide told us about some restaurants, jazz spots, and other attractions to see in New Orleans. This was great since this was the beginning of our vacation, and after going to check out several of his suggestions, I can say he gave great recommendations! When we got back into town on the shuttle, Josh went out of his way to show us some more New Orleans info in Basin Street Station. Josh brought a level of knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to the tour that made for a very enjoyable and memorable experience."
"We had an amazing time. We didn't want a crowded motor boat tour so opted for a Kayak Tour. Was able to see a decent amount of wild life even if it was a cloudy December day: alligators, owl, other birds and a raccoon. Josh, our guide and a local, was both funny and knowledgeable. He was friendly and was able to find us all the good location for pictures and owl sighting!!!"
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