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New Orleans Swamp Tour
1.5 hours
New Orleans, USA
About this activity
Experience the Louisiana bayou outside of New Orleans on this airboat ride near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Learn about the historic swampland, a short ride outside the city, teeming with wildlife through your guide’s commentary.
Highlights
- Multiple departure times and transportation options
- Learn about the swamp’s history, environment, & wildlife from your guide
- Pontoon boat is available to all ages
Full description
Set out on a 20,000-acre (8,095-hectare) tract of tidewater cypress swamp close to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Your flat-bottomed boat is leisurely guided through the shallow marshes. Discover bayous lined with mossy cypress and tupelo-gum trees as your captain points out a stunning variety of wildlife. Enjoy a fully narrated tour by a local guide.
Prepare to see plenty of alligators in the warmer months (and warmer days in winter), some of which may be out sunning themselves on logs! Your guide may even feed the gators, affording you amazing photo opportunities. Also keep your eyes open for turtles, snakes, egrets, herons and ibis. You may even catch sight of a hawk, owl or bald eagle. In the cooler months, look for white-tailed deer, raccoons and the large rodents known as nutria. Be sure to check out the indoor exhibits of alligators — including an albino alligator — before making your way back to downtown New Orleans.
Included / Excluded
- Swamp Tour
- Local guide
- Hotel drop-off (If tour option with Transport is selected at the time of booking.)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Adventures of Jean Lafitte, Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Reservations booked separately will not be guaranteed to be on the same boat
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Know before you go
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.