New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Wildlife Kayaking Tour New Orleans: Manchac Swamp Wildlife Kayak Tour
ID: GYG819721-1324409
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the natural beauty of the Manchac and Maurepas swamps on a guided kayaking tour from New Orleans. Paddle with high quality equipment thorugh lush landscapes of cypress forests and wetlands.
Venture beyond New Orleans to the wilds of Louisiana's bayous on a group kayaking tour of the Manchac and Maurepas swamps. No kayaking experience is necessary, as a guide teaches you everything need to know to enjoy this southern-style adventure.
Select the option of being picked up and transported to the launch site from the French Quarter of New Orleans or choose the option of meeting the group at the launch site. Get set up with your well-maintained kayak, paddle, and life vest.
Listen as your guide gives you step-by-step paddling instructions during a safety briefing. Embark on your kayaking journey through shallow and narrow waterways that are impossible to reach with a motorized vessel.
Learn about the history and importance of this crucial ecosystem. Look for wildlife that is native to these wetlands like alligators, turtles, and owls. Return to your meeting point at the end of your tour.
Highlights
- Search for an array of wetland wildlife like alligators, turtles, and owls
- Glide through narrow spaces that you can't reach with a motorized boat
- Enjoy calm waters that are ideal for both beginners and adventure seekers
- Feel the tranquility of paddling through a dense forest of cypress trees
- Learn the basics of paddling from your guide and use high-quality gear
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Kayaks have a maximum load of 400 pounds
This tour will take place in rain
If the weather is potentially dangerous, the tour supplier will reach out to reschedule the trip
If the tour is cancelled due to severe weather and you are not able to reschedule, a full refund will be provided
Gulf weather is notoriously hard to predict and impossible to forecast, so it is recommended to wear light layered breathable, synthetic clothing/swimsuits during the warm months and a warm thermal cover in the winter
Please bring sandals or athletic shoes that you don’t mind getting wet or dirty
Don't forget to bring water
YOU MUST ARRIVE 1 HOUR & 15 MIN PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR START TIME.
9am tour (pick-up 7:45a)
11:30a tour (pick-up 10:15a)
2pm tour (pick-up 12:45p)
4:30p tour (pick up at 3:15p)
All tours pick up in front of the "Rampart Treehouse" at 740 N. Rampart St., right across from the Armstrong Park Archway.
INCLUDED
- Transfer (depending on option selected)
- Kayak and paddle
- Guide
- Paddling lesson
- Life vest
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
