Whitney Plantation and Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour Combo

5.0 (45 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

45 reviews

5.0

For best availability, price and refund policy book direct through us, not tripadvisor/ viator. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Whitney Plantation and Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour Combo, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A Rich Cultural and Ecological Experience of Louisiana!

The Swamp Kayak Tour, Cajun Food, Plantation Tour Experience:

Transportation to and from New Orleans
Intermediate Paddle through Manchac Swamp
Perfect for Groups looking for a great time
Learn the history and importance of this unique ecosystem
Paddle past Cypress and Tupelo groves
Stop at B&C Seafood Restaurant for Cajun cuisine (Option to Purchase Food)
Guided Tour of the beautiful Whitney Plantation
Visit the Museum, Baptist Church, and Gift Shop
Take photos of the Live Oak corridor that leads up to the “Big House”

Day Trips Full-day Tours Private and Luxury Plantation Tours Audio Guides Kayaking Tours Water Tours Small Group

At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–8
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Kayak guide, gear, and paddle lesson
Included: Self-guided tour of Whitney Plantation and Museum
Included: Round-trip transportation from New Orleans

Not included

Not included: Gratuity is not included in kayak tour price. Your guide works hard to ensure your safety and well-being, please let them know if you had a good time.
Not included: Price of lunch (own expense)

Itinerary

Stop 1

2 hours

Explore the Manchac Swamp, the second biggest cypress swamp in North America in tandem or single sit-on-top kayaks (think stable and easy).

As you adventure through the Spanish moss laden cypress swamp, a knowledgeable guide will share stories and give an overview of the benefits and trials the swamp is currently facing.

We do NOT feed the wildlife and the animals; alligators, turtles, birds are non threatening.
Stop 2

one hour

After our kayak tour, we head to B & C Seafood where we stop for an opportunity to experience some Cajun food. (You have the option to purchase food.) Step out of your comfort zone and try some fried alligator, gulf oysters, crawfish, soft shell crab, frog legs or keep it simple and get the smoked rabbit gumbo. If you don't want to push your palate, then I suggest the red beans and rice. A southern staple! After a fun lunch, we venture off to the Whitney Plantation.
Whitney Plantation

2 hours

The Whitney Plantation offers you an opportunity to experience the story of plantation life in Louisiana from the perspective of those enslaved. It does a good job of not glorifying the ownership.

The 45 min drive home gives you a quick chance to nap prior to hitting the town.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please be waiting outside the Rampart Tree House 740 N RAMPART STREET at 7:45am

End point

Please be waiting outside the Rampart Tree House 740 N RAMPART STREET at 7:45am

Using your ticket

WHAT TO BRING

Change of clothes. Swimsuit or light layered synthetic clothing, windbreaker/fleece if cooler, change of clothes, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunglasses retainer, waterproof camera, water. Gratuity is not included in Plantation/Kayak tour price. Your guide works hard to ensure your safety and well-being, please let them know if you had a good time.