Louisiana Bayous And Byways Kayak Tour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Louisiana Bayous And Byways Kayak Tour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Duration: 6 hours

Overview

Explore the enchanting Louisiana bayous on an extended kayak tour, complete with scenic paddling, authentic swamp cuisine, and a visit to a historic plantation. Perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable adventure.

🛶 Paddle through the scenic bayous and byways of Louisiana on an extended kayak tour

🏞️ Stop at picturesque locations like Lake Maurepas and other hidden gems of the swamp

🍽️ Enjoy a meal of authentic swamp cuisine at a local eatery

🏛️ Visit a historic Louisiana plantation such as Oak Alley, Whitney, or Evergreen

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 9:00am

Full description

Dive deep into the enchanting world of Louisiana’s bayous and byways on this extended kayak tour. Perfect for those who want to spend more time exploring the water, this tour takes you further into the mysterious and beautiful reaches of the swamp. Paddle through longer, more detailed routes, stopping at scenic spots like Lake Maurepas and other picturesque swamp locations.

After 2-4 hours of paddling through serene waterways and taking in the rich flora and fauna, the adventure continues with a stop at a local eatery to savor authentic swamp cuisine. The tour wraps up with a visit to one of Louisiana's iconic plantations, such as Oak Alley, Whitney, or Evergreen. This tour combines the thrill of kayaking with the cultural and historical richness of the region, making it an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
Experience level: All levels are welcome

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: ~6 hours (Tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour)
What’s included: Guided kayak and canoe swamp tour, lunch at Oak Alley Plantation
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (up to 10 people).
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservation.
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos, photos are encouraged.
Specific rules to follow: Need to follow the guide’s rules.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
Parking: You may park your car at the shuttle pickup location
What to wear: Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes
What to bring: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks/drinks, raincoat (if raining)
- Info on space for personal belongings and restrictions if any: Not specified
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but bathroom breaks will be provided.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

Guide gratuity is not included. A 20% gratuity is considered baseline/standard in the tour guide industry.
It is a good idea to allot at least 1 hour between the end of the tour and your next scheduled engagement of the day. Tour beginning and ending times can fluctuate due to guests' paddling experience and traffic to and from the city. Fridays and Saturdays are particularly bad traffic days.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.