Honey Island Swamp Tour

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Overview

Venture into the interior of one of the wildest swamps in America on this guided, 2-hour tour of Honey Island, Louisiana near New Orleans. Join a professional wetland ecologist on a personalized, narrated tour. This protected nature reserve hosts an abundance of wildlife, from egrets and herons, to otters and alligators. The boats are covered to provide shade from the hot Louisiana sun, and cover when the skies open up. Please arrive to departure location 30 minutes prior to scheduled tour time.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Meeting Location

Meeting point

41490 Crawford Landing Rd, Slidell, LA 70461, USA

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Please arrive to departure location 30 minutes prior to departure time. Address: 41490 Crawford Landing Road Slidell, LA 70461

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours

Enjoy this Louisiana Swamp experience — a unique outdoor adventure that is safe, organized, fun, and educational.Upon arrival at the starting location on the West Pearl River, in Slidell, Louisiana, venture in to the gift shop overlooking the Tupelo and Cypress swamp and check in for the tour. Be sure to take a look out of the back window to see if any backyard guests are lurking in the murky waters below. Don’t forget to use the restrooms before embarking on this 2-hour tour throughout nearly 70,000 acres of the Honey Island Swamp, a permanently protected wildlife preserve.While walking down the dock, embrace the excitement of seeing the moss hanging from the gnarled cypress trees and the sweet smell of wild azaleas in the air. There's an undeniable eagerness to explore. Listen intently to the captain’s tales of pirates, Bigfoot, and prehistoric creatures roaming the region while entering the primitive beauty of the Honey Island Swamp.Keep an eye out for alligators, herons, egrets, deer, feral hogs, nutria, raccoons, otters, turtles, and frogs — an abundance of wildlife along the banks and the in the murky waters. Or look up and out for bald eagles, owls, osprey, and other waterfowl soaring through the skies. They could be visible one second and gone the next.Those touring Honey Island can easily see why Louisiana is known as the Fisherman’s Paradise. Passing through the Cajun village, where local fisherman reside, see them catching bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, and warmth. Thousands of pounds of crawfish are caught in these waters every season as well.All the tour boats are inspected and approved by the US Coast Guard. These small, custom-built, flat-bottom boats transport approximately 20-24 individuals each. They are operated by experienced local guides who interact with the guests and make the trip both enjoyable and exciting.With the journey back up the river, the captain leads the way to the original departure location to close out the tour.NOTE: This option does NOT include transportation to and from New Orleans. Please select "Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pick-up from New Orleans," should you need hotel pick up.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-27459P1

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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 699 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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