New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour
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Overview
Experience an unforgettable New Orleans swamp and bayou tour as you journey deep into the scenic wetlands of South Louisiana. Board a custom-built pontoon boat for a guided Louisiana swamp adventure through winding bayous, cypress swamps, and authentic Cajun fishing villages. Led by a local Cajun guide, this immersive Louisiana swamp boat tour explores the rich history, culture, and wildlife of the bayou. Cruise through the same waterways once used by legendary pirate and privateer Jean Lafitte, who secretly smuggled luxury goods through Louisiana’s hidden swamps and marshes. Along the way, spot wild Louisiana alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, turtles, snakes, and native bird species in their natural habitat. Learn how the region’s coastal wetlands support Louisiana seafood traditions and why these fragile ecosystems are vital to the future of the Gulf Coast.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (2) Options Available
Option(s)
Self Drive NO Transportation
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Starting point: 5145 Fleming Park Rd, Lafitte, LA 70067, USA
Starting from
$15
Option(s)
Swamp Tour with Transportation
Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes Starting point: Gray Line New Orleans, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Starting from
$32
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per traveler
What's Included
- Narrated boat cruise
- Local guide
- Only if transportation option is selected.
- Local taxes
What's not Included
- Gratuities
- Snacks and refreshments available for purchase on boat
- Self drive tour departs from 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067
- Transportation not included with the self drive tour option.
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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In order to help preserve 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
- Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the bus
- Electrical wheelchairs are permitted, but special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 72 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
- Unfortunately, electrical scooters are not permitted
- During winter months, wildlife sighting experiences may vary.
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