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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $29.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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

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)

C7799JNcarold

Jan 2020

Went for a second trip because we enjoyed the first one so much. Had captain Jason again, whom is very knowledgeable and really tries to make it the best experience for everyone on his boat. He even helped me surprise my mom with flowers he hid in his closet for me. My little almost 2 year old son gets so excited when we see the gators and other wildlife. Especially when he got to touch the little one Jason brought out for people to hold. Was once again a great tour I would highly recommend for anyone of any age.

19tcs84

Jan 2020

We went on the swamp tour boat and we did not see any alligators or crocodiles. We saw 1 pelican. When we came back we asked other people and it seemed like everyone on the airboats saw lots of gators and crocs. Not sure if we had a bad tour guide or the swamp tour boat was the bad choice. Either way, this wasn’t worth my time.

myoungpsu11

Jan 2020

If you've never been on the Louisiana bayous before, this is an awesome first-time tour. Learned a lot of interesting facts about the wildlife and the swamps, and despite it being a chilly day (mid 50's and windy) we saw several alligators. One was a biggie -- about 12 feet long by our estimates! The boat was comfortable and there were lots of opportunities to take great photos. It was easy to Uber down to this place from the French Quarter. And, we got to hold a baby alligator -- wasn't expecting that - pretty cool! No need to worry, they're very docile.