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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
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
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please be outside the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 North Rampart Street at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly.
9:30AM Tour (Picks up at 8:00AM)
12:15PM Tour (Picks up at 10:15AM)
2:45PM Tour (Picks up at 1:15PM)
5:00PM Tour (Picks up at 3:30PM)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
All tours depart from the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 N. Rampart St.
Hotel pickup is NOT available for this tour/activity. This tour ONLY picks up from the locations listed above. Pick ups from any other location cannot be accommodated. Please reconfirm your pickup with the local operator after booking , as they will provide specific pickup instructions.
What to expect
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Lake Pontchartrain
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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Honey Island Swamp
2 hours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- PLEASE NOTE: tour ONLY picks up from the location listed. Pick ups from any other location cannot be accommodated.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
Can I cancel New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Please be outside the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 North Rampart Street at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly.
What's included?
- 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
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Lake Pontchartrain, Honey Island Swamp.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Cajun Encounters Tour Co.
