Manchac Swamp Wildlife Kayak Tour

Paddle through the tranquil channels of Manchac Swamp, part of the largest bald cypress swamp in the world, with naturalist guides who point out the area’s bald cypress-tupelo forests and native wildlife. This 3–4 mile round-trip tour emphasizes wildlife viewing—alligators, turtles, a wide variety of birds and occasional rare species like roseate spoonbills—while stopping to share natural history and ecology. The still or slow-moving water makes this outing suitable for beginner kayakers, and tandem kayaks are used for all pairs with occasional solo-kayak requests considered when group size allows.