New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

From $37.75 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 9 travelers in total.

Adult (12-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 9

Child (0-11) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9

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

9:30AM Day Swamp No Pickup

2 Adults x $37.75

$75.50

Approx Total

$75.50

If driving, please arrive 30 minutes early. Drive to Cajun Encounters at 55345 HWY 90 in Slidell, LA. No pick up or drop off.

2:45PM Day Swamp No Pickup

2 Adults x $37.75

$75.50

Approx Total

$75.50

If driving, please arrive 30 minutes early. Drive to Cajun Encounters at 55345 HWY 90 in Slidell, LA. No pick up or drop off.

12:15PM Day Swamp No Pickup

2 Adults x $37.75

$75.50

Approx Total

$75.50

If driving, please arrive 30 minutes early. Drive to Cajun Encounters at 55345 HWY 90 in Slidell, LA. No pick up or drop off.

5:00PM Day Swamp No Pickup

2 Adults x $37.75

$75.50

Approx Total

$75.50

If driving, please arrive 30 minutes early. Drive to Cajun Encounters at 55345 HWY 90 in Slidell, LA. No pick up or drop off.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Professional guide
Live commentary on board

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transportation is NOT included

Overview

Take a short drive from New Orleans to visit Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana, during a 2-hour boat tour. Visit a Cajun village only accessible by boat; learn about the animals and plants in the lush swamps; and get close to wildlife with an expert local guide. This tour does not include transportation.

Meeting points

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lake Pontchartrain (Pass By)

From New Orleans, take a short drive to Slidell and you'll reach Lake Pontchartrain and the Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
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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. It’s the ideal way to take in the lush environment of Cajun country. As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for resident wildlife including alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and many 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). Their ancestors once roamed the earth with the dinosaurs and scientists estimate that they have existed for more than 150 million years. Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine from your guide. 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 on Honey Island Swamp, your guide returns you to shore. You can then make your own way to your next destination.

2 hours

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Free Cancellation

February 28100% refund

March 01No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Philly to the Swamp

Published on Jan, 2025

Captain Dustin was Great! Very informative and best of all he was able to show us the cute and the strong animals throughout the tour.

Abundant Wildlife Close Up!

Published on Jan, 2025

Zander was an awesome guide! Knowledgeable, entertaining and very personable! Definitely the highlight of our trip to NOLA! Three alligators, turtles, a snake and a whole family of raccoons!

Great tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Great trip! The guide was knowledgeable and fun. Lots of interesting information about the area, nature, animals, and history.

Wonderful

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour was fantastic. We saw alligators and got to feed raccoons all while being entertained by our tour guide. Highly recommended!

Amazing Bayou Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Tour guide was amazing. Very informative with the history of the bayou and rivers. Ensure we got to see multiple species of wildlife and plants despite that they might be resting due to the cold.

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