Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour with Local Guide
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2h - 3h
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About this experience
Take a 2–3 hour kayak and canoe swamp tour through the historic Manchac swamp. A local Louisiana naturalist guides you through the historic Manchac Swamp explaining historic information and the native ecosystem. Please note that pickup times are 9AM and 12PM, one hour before the tour begins. Please read ticket after booking.
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Downtown Shuttle From Nola: *9AM and 12PM pickup 1 hour before tour start time.* New Orleans kayak swamp tour guided through the historic Manchac swamp.
What's included
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
2-3 hour kayak swamp tour
Detailed itinerary
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You can be picked up at the historic St. Roch Market right outside of the French Quarter or drive yourself the short 30 min drive to the tour location. The group will convene at the trip starting point and an introductory lecture on kayaking the swamp will be given. You will then enter your kayak and follow your guide through the scenic Manchac Swamp, a slow-moving bayou that once was home to the destroyed logging ghost town of Ruddock, LA and served as a passage way for historic New Orleans explorers; Iberville, Biennville, and more.
Stops will be made along the way and your guide will teach you about the swamp's history and wildlife. The tour duration is anywhere from 2-3hrs depending on the groups kayaking experience. Once you return to the launch site you will join the rest of the group to be transported back to the city. If you drive out yourself you can depart as soon as you return to the launch site.
What's not included
Gratuities
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 14 people per booking
For transportation Uber is ok but not recommended
Meeting point
Guests shuttle instructions:
732 N Rampart St. New Orleans, LA
10:15AM tour - pickup is for 9AM
1PM tour - pickup is for 12:00PM
4PM tour - pickup is for 3PM
Important notes
OUR SHUTTLE PICKUP/DROP OFF FROM NEW ORLEANS:
• Ace Hardware 732 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
• Meeting location for guests who will be picked up and dropped off from the city.
• **9AM PICKUP FOR 10AM TOUR**
• **12:00PM PICKUP FOR 1PM TOUR**
• **3:00PM PICKUP FOR 4:00PM TOUR**
DRIVE TO LAUNCH (MUST INFORM US YOU WILL NOT BE TAKING SHUTTLE AHEAD OF TiME)
- Google Wild Louisiana Launch click get directions.
• **ARRIVE 9:45AM FOR 10:15AM TOUR**
• **ARRIVE 12:30PM FOR 1PM TOUR**
• **ARRIVE 3:30PM FOR 4PM TOUR**
We do not recommend taking a cab/uber to our tour location. It is overly expensive and hard to find return rides as our location is in a remote area.
**Turn by Turn Driving instructions for guests driving to our store**
Heading west on I10 from New Orleans drive roughly 20 miles. Take exit 209 for US-51 N towards La Place. (DO NOT TAKE EXIT 208 for I-55) When you exit take a right on US-51. You will pass a Shell Gas Station on the right hand side of US-51. Continue down US-51 for 5 miles. Our launch is on the left hand side.
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ANY INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING PICKUP PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP AT OUR NUMBER ON YOUR VOUCHER
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