Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

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Overview

This combination tour combines the best of the best! The best swamp tour with the best plantations along River Road. See a variety of wildlife on a swamp boat ride and explore an authentic southern plantation on this tour from New Orleans. See alligators, egrets, raccoons and snakes during your ride around a private Louisiana swamp. 9am and 11am departure times tour Oak Alley Plantation and are 7 hours and 45 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 4:45pm and 6:45pm respectively. 1pm departure time tours Destrehan Plantation and is 5 hours and 30 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 6:30pm.

Meeting Point

Voucher Type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Duration

7h 45m

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

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Duration: 120 mins
9am & 11am Departures - 7 1/2 Hour Tour Your 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience will include a docent guided tour of the plantation home, a self guided tour of the grounds and many photo opportunities along the way. Save room for a Mint Julep or refreshment from the snack bar.
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Although called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.
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View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Duration: 90 mins
This privately owned wildlife refuge ensures that you won’t encounter any other boats during your peaceful journey into the swamp. Local Cajun captains share personal tales of their own swamp explorations and fascinating information on the plants and wildlife you'll encounter. The primitive beauty of moss draped cypress tress and abundant wildlife guarantees some amazing pictures! Enjoy a beverage and snack from the open air pavilion.

Inclusion

Tour of either Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation

Swamp Boat Tour

Round trip transportation

Narrated by a local guide

Exclusion

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

In order to help protect the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point -- just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.

Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.

9am & 11am = Oak Alley Plantation

1pm = Destrehan Plantation

Oak Alley Plantation is a Smoke Free Facility

Reviews

4.8

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Based on 3303 reviews

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