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Swamps and Bayous of Southern Louisiana From New Orleans

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    Approx. 3 hours 45 minutes (includes travel time)

  • Start time

    Different timeslots available (choose while booking)

  • Meeting Point
    Make your way to the Gray Line “Lighthouse” Ticket Office located at Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River (at the Steamboat Natchez Dock), only 1 block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter.
    Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
  • Ending Point

    same as starting point

Key Highlights

  • Explore the swamps and bayous of Southern Louisiana on a tour from New Orleans
  • Experience the timeless beauty of the Barataria Preserve in a custom-built swamp boat
  • Observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and many species of snakes
  • This thrilling tour has been featured on Showtime, Fox Sports, and Entertainment Tonight
  • Enjoy entertaining live commentary by your native guide on the mysteries of the swamps
  • Fabulous photo opportunities so don’t forget to carry your camera with you!
  • Transportation from New Orleans included in the package

Overview

Discover the wild beauty of Louisiana’s swamps and bayous on this immersive Swamp & Bayou Tour. Board a custom-built swamp boat and glide through the Barataria Preserve in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, a region teeming with wildlife and rich in Cajun heritage.


Led by expert local guides, spot alligators, egrets, raccoons, and more in their natural habitat. Learn about the delicate ecosystem, coastal erosion, and efforts to restore these vital wetlands. Capture stunning photos of the cypress trees, moss-draped bayous, and abundant wildlife.

Departing from the French Quarter, this tour includes a scenic coach ride to the swamps, with snacks and drinks available for purchase on board. A must-do adventure for nature lovers!

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • 1 hour 30 minute swamp cruise on a pontoon boat
  • Narration from a local captain
  • Local taxes

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food  and beverages(Available to Purchase)
  • Gratuities

Please note

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

In the event of bad weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed, or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat. The tour operates rain or shine, and ponchos are available for purchase at the swamp.

Please wear comfortable, casual clothing suitable for the weather, and consider bringing sunglasses. Be aware that you might get wet, and the company is not responsible for any personal items that get splashed.

The minimum age for participants is 5 years, and children cannot sit on laps. The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, and all passengers must be able to board the airboat without staff assistance.

Pets are not allowed, and for the safety of the animal, service animals are also not permitted. The tour is not recommended for individuals with neck or back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart conditions.

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Donna Davidson - Canada 22 Feb

The actual swamps tour was awesome!! Getting my voucher online so I could actually go on the tour was an absolute nightmare!!!!!...

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