Swamp Tour vs. Canoe Question

We%26#39;ve done several swamp tours in Jean Lafitte and also rented canoes to go around the canals on our own. We enjoyed both very much, but preferred getting out there in a canoe.

We%26#39;re going down in May and were considering doing the Honey Island Swamp. We know there are tours, but does anyone know if you can also rent canoes and go out by yourselves?

Thanks.

Swamp Tour vs. Canoe Question

I had a great time paddling around on my own (one other guy) in the Atchafalaya swamp. You get closer to the environment that way. But that was 15 years ago. We went just a few days ago on a tour from Annie Miller%26#39;s Sons, and that was actually pretty good. But you don%26#39;t get as close, and you don%26#39;t have the option (not for very long) of going on land. And you don%26#39;t see as many alligators. So if you can find pirogues to rent, I%26#39;d say it would be worth it. Just get a good map from them so you don%26#39;t get lost.

Swamp Tour vs. Canoe Question

I live near the Honey Island Swamp and do not know of a company that rents canoes here.