All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-16| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with PickupOur pick | US$ 90 per person | 2h 30m | 4.88★ · 994 | free | — |
 New Orleans: Self-Guided Bayou Kayak & Alligator SpottingBest value | US$ 40 per person | 1h–2h | 4.58★ · 12 | free | — |
 New Orleans: Maurepas Swamp Kayak Tour & Private BayouPrivate option | US$ 49 per person | 1h 30m | 4.96★ · 28 | free | — |
 New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide | US$ 93 per person | 2h–3h | 4.84★ · 519 | free | — |
 New Orleans: Whitney Plantation & Manchac Swamp Kayak Combo | US$ 199 per person | 8h | 4.96★ · 45 | free | — |
 Manchac Swamp: 4-Hour Kayak Tour & Cypress Forest | US$ 175 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 39 | free | — |
New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours 6 options
New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with PickupFeel the quiet of Louisiana’s cypress swamps near New Orleans by kayak, spot wildlife up close, and enjoy small-group transport from the French Quarter.★ 4.88 (994)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local GuidePaddle through Louisiana's Manchac Swamp with a naturalist guide. 2–3 hours, small groups, pickup from French Quarter or self-drive. Includes guide, transport, and gear.★ 4.84 (519)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
New Orleans: Whitney Plantation & Manchac Swamp Kayak ComboFull-day tour from New Orleans with kayaking through Manchac Swamp, Cajun lunch at B&C Seafood, and Whitney Plantation Museum. Includes guide, gear, transportation. 8–9 hours.★ 4.96 (45)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Manchac Swamp: 4-Hour Kayak Tour & Cypress Forest4-hour kayak tour in Manchac Swamp near New Orleans with naturalist guide. Includes kayak, paddle, life jacket, and hotel pickup. For experienced paddlers.★ 5.00 (39)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
New Orleans: Maurepas Swamp Kayak Tour & Private Bayou1.5-hour guided kayak tour through Maurepas Swamp on private property. Cypress trees, bayou folklore, and wildlife. All fitness levels. Includes gear and lockers.★ 4.96 (28)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
New Orleans: Self-Guided Bayou Kayak & Alligator SpottingSelf-guided kayak tour on Bayou Bienvenue near French Quarter. Paddle past alligators, herons, turtles. Includes kayak, paddle, lifejacket. Launch minutes from downtown.★ 4.58 (12)1h–2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours at a glance
- Our pick: New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Pickup, US$ 90 (2h 30m, 4.88★ · 994).
- Best value: New Orleans: Self-Guided Bayou Kayak & Alligator Spotting, US$ 40 (1h–2h, 4.58★ · 12).
- Private option: New Orleans: Maurepas Swamp Kayak Tour & Private Bayou, US$ 49 (1h 30m, 4.96★ · 28).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 40–US$ 199 (median US$ 90). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 2 kid-friendly, 1 private and 6 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Pickup is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.88 out of 5 across 994 reviews.
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