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)

lex81

Jan 2020

Cruising through the scenic bayous with Captain Jason was a highlight of my trip to Louisiana. The boat felt completely safe, the scenery was amazing, we saw lots of wildlife, even in December, and our captain was knowledgeable and funny. And I got to hold a baby alligator that they were rehabilitating due to a missing foot. It was so cool.

sabrinak136

Jan 2020

Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours provided us with a wonderful adventure!! Drive up tours are $29.00 for adults and $12.00 for children ages 3-12. If you are visiting from out of town transportation can be provided. The cost is $52.00 for adults and $26.00 for children. Captain Louis provided us with a fun filled tour that was educational as well as enjoyable. He truly has a vast amount of knowledge regarding alligators and the swamp. In addition, he has a great sense of humor and good rapport with the guests. I never realized how intriguing of an ecosystem exists in the swamp until I ventured out for a swamp tour. We were fortunate enough to have an opportunity to see an eagle’s nest, a variety of turtles, birds, and of course alligators. We saw one alligator that had to be very old due to its size and weight. The ecosystem is fascinating and provides an excellent opportunity to practice your photography skills if you desire. Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours is an adventure worth taking for both young and old. Also, no two tour will ever be alike so if you have been once do not hesitate to return. I loved the Cajun music upon our return to the dock. Also, there is a bonus surprise but I don’t want to ruin it so I will leave that surprise for your imagination. Once your tour is completed and if you are hungry there is an amazing restaurant that is close by called Restaurant des Familles’. We were able to enjoy a great lunch with a view of the bayou after our tour. This swamp tour was a wonderful way to end our 2019 with one final adventure. Thanks Jean Swamp Tours for delivering another amazing adventure!

rkmanchi

Dec 2019

This tour is very efficiently organised. Tickets can be booked online and if you are staying closer to the French Quarter, there are many convenient pick-up stops. A bus will pick you and the swamp is around 30 minutes away. If you have never had an experience of the swamps, then this will be a quiet and nice experience. If the weather is warm, you will surely have several alligator sightings. There are benches to sit on and enjoy the one hour swamp tour. Else you may stand too. The narrator and the “captain of the ship” was excellent too. He kept us entertained all through the tour with his one-liners.