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90-Minute Jean Lafitte Swamp and Bayou Tour

Overview
Experience the full magic of Louisiana's bayous on the closest swamp tour to downtown New Orleans. Journey down the bayou on a 90-minute Cajun adventure through the heart of Southern Louisiana on a relaxing and shaded pontoon boat ride in the protected Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve.

As you and your family glide along swamp waters, observe native plant and exotic life in a delicate yet powerful landscape that has both changed and defined Louisiana culture. View moss-covered cypress trees, evading yet beautiful water hyacinths, gators, egrets, and many more interesting creatures that call the swamp their home. Tour guides born and raised in the bayou will reveal the mysteries of the bayou as well as exclusive facts about its ecosystem. Join us and "laissez les bons temps rouler!"
City: New Orleans
Thu 17 Oct
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Starting at $29.00
Thu 17 Oct
Starting at $29.00
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What's Included
Narrated tour on restroom-equipped boat
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 24 hours prior to departure will NOT be considered. This includes missing the attraction for any reason. However, your ticket is transferable and valid for up to one year.
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
What To Expect
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Native guides will lead you through the meandering bayou in a shady, spacious pontoons boat under a relaxing breeze. Learn about the swamp's ecosystem and all of its mysterious lore while viewing the gators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and snakes that call the swamp their home. If you are coming from New Orleans and need a hotel pick up, Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour offers pick-ups/drop-offs at select hotel locations for an additional fee. Please call for exact pick-up time/location options and to reserve your transport. All pickups are 1 hour prior to tour. There's a lunch option available for the 10 a.m. where you will dine at Restaurant Des Familes after your swamp adventure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (308)
Ellisa_Ju
Dec 2022
Highly recommend. Great experience. Value for money and nice people. Saw amazing wildlife - including lots of gators - even in mid December. Unlike most other tours the boats have restrooms and even have snacks/drinks for sale on board. You can walk around on the boat as well which was great.
Olivia_R
Dec 2022
Amazing tour with an amazing guide! We got tons of information about the local environment on a comfortable and fun 90 minute ride. We saw tons of local wildlife and our guide expertly spotted, pointed out, and got the boat close to all sorts of local critters. This was an amazing tour, and I can’t wait for more out of town family to come visit so I can take them to Jean Lafittes!
Shandy_H
Dec 2022
Tour guide was excellent - very knowledgeable and fun guy - the gators and other wildlife were active, due to good weather. The tour route, amongst swamps and marshes, was beautiful. I’ve been on other swamp tours and think this was the best.

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