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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $29.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $29.00

Make a reservation

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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

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)

412momokenmare

Oct 2019

We had a great tour with a great assortment of folks to an older person in a wheelchair. Boat accommodates all kinda. Captain knows his waters and where to see the wildlife. Boat turns enough so all sides get a view. Saw herons, alligators, old hinting blinds. Thoroughly enjoyed the ride and the 90min flew by. Would recommend to all.

MJkicnski

Jul 2019

We took the 10 am swamp tour. We had a great time. We saw many alligatores. We got to hold and pose with a baby alligator ( mouth taped closed). Capt Brent made the trip a fun time for all. I recomend getting there early. The best spots for viewing are the 2 corners opposite the captains wheel. The morning tour has the best chance for viewing the gators before it gets warmer and the alligators seek a cooler spot.

Bryan_B

Jul 2019

It would have been great but we parked and took pictures with a baby alligator and that took 30-40 min. We would have preferred to keep riding and see more of the marsh.