Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

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New Orleans, USA

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4 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Nowhere is Louisiana’s wildlife more abundant than in the swamps and bayous of New Orleans. Take a boat ride through these swamps and bayous and be on the lookout for alligators, raccoons, snakes, turtles and native birds. Hear stories from your guide about local Cajun culture and the mysteries of the swamps and bayous.

What's Included

  • Narrated boat cruise
  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks and refreshments available for purchase on boat
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Gray Line New Orleans, Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Barataria Preserve (Pass By)

After a short coach ride across the Mississippi River, embark on a fascinating 2-hour boat trip through the swamps and bayous of New Orleans. You will travel through the Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system. The preserve offers a taste of Louisiana's wild wetlands, protecting 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes and forests.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (Pass By)

Barataria Preserve is part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system, which preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
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Adventures of Jean Lafitte

Enjoy your swamp cruise narrated by local captain. During winter months, wildlife sighting experiences may vary.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

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-3780SWAMP

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4.32
1,200 reviews

Average 4.32 out of 5 stars based on 1,199 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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731
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260
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111
2 stars
53
1 star
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Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity’s local time.
  • This activity 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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