New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

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New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation image
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation image
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation image
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation image
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation image
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation image
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation image
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5PM Tour - 3:30PM Pick Up
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12:15PM Tour - 10:15AM Pick Up

Overview

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 that are out and active with an expert local guide. Please note that wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Meeting Point

Voucher Type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Duration

5h 0m

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

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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.
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Duration: 120 mins
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. As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and 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). Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine. 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, your guide returns you to shore.

Inclusion

Free parking on site

Transportation from downtown New Orleans

Life Jackets for guests under 16 years old

Wildlife encounters

Live commentary on board

Professional tour guide

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Processing Fee

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

PLEASE NOTE: tour ONLY picks up from the location listed. Pick ups from any other location cannot be accommodated.

Reviews

4.9

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 5399 reviews

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