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Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans

Overview
Venture into the interior of one of the wildest swamps in America on this guided, half-day tour of Honey Island, Louisiana near New Orleans. Join a professional wetland ecologist on a personalized, narrated tour. This protected nature reserve hosts an abundance of wildlife, from egrets and herons, to otters and alligators. The boats are covered to provide shade from the hot Louisiana sun, and cover when the skies open up. A New Orleans French Quarter hotel pickup and drop-off is included.  Note: this tour only offers pick up and drop off from the French Quarter.
City: New Orleans
Tue 03 Jun
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Starting at $64.00
Tue 03 Jun
Starting at $64.00
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What's Included
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip shared transfer
Live commentary on board
Additional Info
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • PLEASE PROVIDE THE HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS IN THE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.” RESERVATIONS WITHOUT HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS CANNOT BE CONFIRMED
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No heaith restrictions, all can enjoy experence.
What To Expect
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Lake Pontchartrain
Your tour begins with pickup from your New Orleans French Quarter hotel, and includes a narrated scenic tour as you ride along Lake Pontchartrain and the countryside to the swamp.
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Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours
Enjoy this Louisiana Swamp experience — a unique outdoor adventure that is safe, organized, fun, and educational. After a New Orleans French Quarter hotel pickup, travel to the starting location on the West Pearl River, in Slidell, Louisiana. Venture into the gift shop overlooking the Tupelo and Cypress swamp and check in for the tour. Be sure to take a look out of the back window to see if any backyard guests are lurking in the murky waters below. Don’t forget to use the restrooms before embarking on this 2-hour tour throughout nearly 70,000 acres of the Honey Island Swamp, a permanently protected wildlife preserve. While walking down the dock, embrace the excitement of seeing the moss hanging from the gnarled cypress trees and the sweet smell of wild azaleas in the air. There's an undeniable eagerness to explore. Listen intently to the captain’s tales of pirates, Bigfoot, and prehistoric creatures roaming the region while entering the primitive beauty of the Honey Island Swamp. Keep an eye out for alligators, herons, egrets, deer, feral hogs, nutria, raccoons, otters, turtles, and frogs — an abundance of wildlife along the banks and the in the murky waters. Or look up and out for bald eagles, owls, osprey, and other water fowl soaring through the skies. They could be visible one second and gone the next. Those touring Honey Island can easily see why Louisiana is known as the Fisherman’s Paradise. Passing through the Cajun village, where local fisherman reside, see them catching bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, and warmth. Thousands of pounds of crawfish are caught in these waters every season as well. All the tour boats are inspected and approved by the US Coast Guard. These small, custom-built, flat-bottom boats transport approximately 20-24 individuals each. They are operated by experienced local guides who interact with the guests and make the trip both enjoyable and exciting. With the journey back up the river, the captain leads the way to the original departure location. A New Orleans hotel drop-off closes the tour. Note: this tour only offers pick up and drop off from the French Quarter.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (340)
Michael_T
Mar 2025
Captain Hunter (and our driver, Connie) were a hoot! Great company and lovely time on the water. Very knowledgeable hosts and being in the trees and waterways, among the wildlife, was the perfect way to spend our morning. Highly recommend!
Response from Host
Mar 2025
Thanks for visiting us
Naheed_O
Mar 2025
A relaxing and interesting time spent on a boat in the bayou. We also learned about the ecology from our guide.well
Arrin_L
Mar 2025
Captain Roy did a great job teaching us all about the bayou. We saw lots of wildlife and heard great stories from the swamp.

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