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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
Fri 11 Jul
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Starting at $64.00
Fri 11 Jul
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)
H6345NAamandaw
Mar 2022
Captain hunter was amazing he was very informative and gave us an awesome tour today we really enjoyed it and will be back when we have more family in town
Response from Host
Mar 2022
We look forward to seeing you. Glade you had a great time. Thanks Paul
Michelle_K
Mar 2022
Our guide was so knowledgable and spotted so much of the wildlife that an inexperienced eye might miss. Very organized and enjoyable!
Response from Host
Mar 2022
Thanks very much, Paul
Dina S
Mar 2022
My 28 & 25 year old daughters and I visited NOLA the week after Mardi Gras. What a great time to visit. The crowds were nonexistent. But enough about the time of year, let’s talk about Honey Island Swamp Tours. Just outstanding, from the price, which included hotel pickup from OUR hotel, not a hotel where many people were meeting, to the punctuality of the driver, the great knowledge of the area the driver shared on our way to the swamp, the staff at the tour starting point, the captain, everything! The captain made every effort to find as much wildlife as possible. We saw an Eagle’s nest, many different kinds of birds, snakes in trees, which were very difficult to see, but our guide was super patient until everybody said they saw it, four small alligators, and, the highlight for me, about seven raccoon that our guide coaxed out by whistling. So much fun. Would highly recommend this company. Sure wish I could remember the guide’s name, as he was quite humorous and knowledgeable even though he’d had a rough night the night before. Ha
Response from Host
Mar 2022
Thanks for the wonderful review, so glad y’all had a great time. Thanks Paul

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