Nowhere is Louisiana’s wildlife more abundant than in the swamps and bayous of New Orleans . After crossing the Mississippi River, take a boat ride through these swamps and bayous and be on the lookout for alligators, raccoons, snakes, turtles and native birds. Hear stories from your guide about local Cajun culture and the mysteries of the swamps and bayous.
Highlights
- New Orleans swamp and bayou sightseeing tour
- Take a 2 hour boat ride through swamps and bayous and watch for alligators, raccoons, snakes, turtles, birds and more
- Learn all about Cajun culture from your guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour from New Orleans
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Now that's a big gator....Lots of gators to been seen....Photo by: George G04 2013 -
A sweet little gator....Lynn from Escondido, CA holding a baby gator....Photo by: George G04 2013 -
Gator!Spooky!Photo by: Anonymous08 2012 -
Holding the reptilesThis was the highlight of the tour for our children!!Photo by: Anonymous08 2012 -
viewing deckThe view from our tour!Photo by: Anonymous08 2012 -
Swamp Tour - Augustour swamp tourPhoto by: Anonymous08 2012 -
New Orleans 2012 112AligatorPhoto by: Eduard K04 2012 -
Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing ...Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing TourPhoto by: Anonymous10 2011 -
Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing ...CrocodilePhoto by: Anonymous10 2011 -
Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing ...Baby CrocodilePhoto by: Anonymous10 2011 -
Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing ...Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing TourPhoto by: Anonymous10 2011 -
Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing ...Crocodile!Photo by: Anonymous10 2011 -
SwimmingAn alligator in the waterPhoto by: Dan MUSA, 09 2011 -
Alligator in the grassThe alligator came up the bank looking at the cat that lives there.Photo by: Dan MUSA, 09 2011 -
Taking over the swampsThis plant is taking over the swamps. It's hard to get rid of.Photo by: Dan MUSA, 09 2011 -
An old bayou buildingThis is an old bayou buildingPhoto by: Dan MUSA, 09 2011 -
The bayouLooking at our route through the bayouPhoto by: Dan MUSA, 09 2011 -
Swamp tourWildlife on the swampPhoto by: SherbetAustralia, 09 2010 -
Swamp tourNow that's a gator!!Photo by: SherbetAustralia, 09 2010 -
IMGP2693Photo by: SherbetAustralia, 09 2010 -
Useful Information
Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour
After a short coach ride across the Mississippi River, embark on a fascinating 2 hour boat trip through the swamps and bayous of New Orleans! Watch the timeless beauty of Southern Louisiana unfold as you travel through the bayous and swamps in a custom built, all-weather boat.
Your local guide will reveal the mysteries of this iconic Louisiana terrain as you observe the nesting grounds of native wildlife. Discover how the seafood from the bountiful waters provides a wide assortment of delectable local dishes! Observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and many species of snakes. Some wildlife are more numerous during the warmer months of the year.
Along the way, learn all about Cajun culture and ingenuity — hear how Cajun people turned soup into gumbo, a famous Louisiana dish; the washboard into a musical instrument; and, of course, the swamps into a natural paradise. Your guide will also explain how these lush, untamed swamps and bayous are slowly disappearing. Learn about the efforts made to preserve and restore Louisiana's vanishing wetlands for future generations to enjoy. You'll return safely from the bayous with a return coach ride to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
Your local guide will reveal the mysteries of this iconic Louisiana terrain as you observe the nesting grounds of native wildlife. Discover how the seafood from the bountiful waters provides a wide assortment of delectable local dishes! Observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and many species of snakes. Some wildlife are more numerous during the warmer months of the year.
Along the way, learn all about Cajun culture and ingenuity — hear how Cajun people turned soup into gumbo, a famous Louisiana dish; the washboard into a musical instrument; and, of course, the swamps into a natural paradise. Your guide will also explain how these lush, untamed swamps and bayous are slowly disappearing. Learn about the efforts made to preserve and restore Louisiana's vanishing wetlands for future generations to enjoy. You'll return safely from the bayous with a return coach ride to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Lynne T, April 2013
great trip.very relaxing.
Reviewed by Kathleen E, April 2013
Wonderful tour- operator was so informative
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