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New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
New Orleans, United States, United States
2 hours
10 reviews
Tour code: 6953SWAMPTRANS
Meet your guide for pickup in downtown New Orleans and head for a 2-hour boat tour in Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana. Visit a Cajun village only accessible by boat; learn about the animals and plants in the lush swamps; and get close to wildlife with an expert local guide.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
After pickup in central New Orleans, it's a short drive across Lake Pontchartrain to Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
Stop At: Honey Island Swamp, Parish Governing Authority District 13, LA 70461, USA
Your guide welcomes you aboard a custom-made 22-passenger flat-bottom boat. The smaller sized, quiet boat can fit through narrow passages in the swamp foliage so that you see more and get closer to wildlife. It’s the ideal way to take in the lush environment of Cajun country.
As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for resident wildlife including alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and many other bird species. Get a close look at some wild gators as your guide shares facts about the toothy beasts, who can weigh up to 1,000 pounds (453 kg). Their ancestors once roamed the earth with the dinosaurs and scientists estimate that they have existed for more than 150 million years.
Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine from your guide. You even see an authentic Cajun village that is only accessible by boat. Gain an understanding of why the wetlands are slowly disappearing and about the efforts being made to preserve Louisiana's natural treasures.
After a fascinating 2-hour boat tour on Honey Island Swamp, your guide returns you to shore. You can either take the coach back to your New Orleans hotel or make your own way to your next destination, depending on the option you have chosen when booking.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
After pickup in central New Orleans, it's a short drive across Lake Pontchartrain to Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
Stop At: Honey Island Swamp, Parish Governing Authority District 13, LA 70461, USA
Your guide welcomes you aboard a custom-made 22-passenger flat-bottom boat. The smaller sized, quiet boat can fit through narrow passages in the swamp foliage so that you see more and get closer to wildlife. It’s the ideal way to take in the lush environment of Cajun country.
As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for resident wildlife including alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and many other bird species. Get a close look at some wild gators as your guide shares facts about the toothy beasts, who can weigh up to 1,000 pounds (453 kg). Their ancestors once roamed the earth with the dinosaurs and scientists estimate that they have existed for more than 150 million years.
Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine from your guide. You even see an authentic Cajun village that is only accessible by boat. Gain an understanding of why the wetlands are slowly disappearing and about the efforts being made to preserve Louisiana's natural treasures.
After a fascinating 2-hour boat tour on Honey Island Swamp, your guide returns you to shore. You can either take the coach back to your New Orleans hotel or make your own way to your next destination, depending on the option you have chosen when booking.
Duration: 2 hours
Schedule details
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Departure Dates:
Departure Point:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans, 300 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Departure Time:
Duration:
2 hours
Return Details:
Returns to original departure point
Pricing information
Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.
Pick Up Time: Hotel pickups commence at 8:00am and return is at 12:45pm
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USD $62.04
Pick Up Time: Hotel pickups commence at 10:15am and return is at 3:30pm
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Pick Up Time: Hotel pickups commence at 1:15pm and return is at 6:00pm
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Pick Up Time: Pick up will commence at 3:30pm and return is at 8:15pm. Tour picks up from 135 Decatur St.
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USD $62.04
- Transportation from downtown New Orleans
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- PLEASE NOTE: tour ONLY picks up from the location listed. Pick ups from any other location cannot be accommodated.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Voucher Info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Reviewed by: Anne, February 2021
Captain John did a great job. He knew what he was doing and kept us all safe. We saw lots of alligators, raccoons, turtles, birds and birds.
Reviewed by: Tiffany, December 1969
This was the best experience by far here in the NOLA. Stephen was a super great captain, he was funny and kept us safe. You were able to get a close look at the animals but with a safe distance. I highly recommend the swamp tour and I will do it again when I return to New Orleans.
Reviewed by: Emmanuel, December 1969
Awesome. Stephen definitely made the experience much better. Also Kimberly was our bus driver. Very informative! Pleasant. Would recommend
Reviewed by: Agnieszka, December 1969
We were lucky to see few smaller alligators despite visiting the swamps in December .We saw wild pigs swimming in swamps as well. Our tour guide was fantastic . The experience was good and I would recommend it specially for families with children.
Reviewed by: Nakeia, February 2021
CaptaIn John was EXCELLENT! We could not have asked for a more personable tour guide. Great communication! Gave us a full swamp experience. We were able to see alligators, boars, birds, etc!
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