New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
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About the Activity
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.5 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
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
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 22 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
Lake Pontchartrain(Pass By)
, New Orleans, United StatesAfter 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.View Location1
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. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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) View Location
End point
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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) View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketAll 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.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Chicago time to receive 100% refund.
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