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Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour from New Orleans

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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
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                                4 hours (approx.)

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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.

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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

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Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour from New Orleans

Now that's a big gator....

Lots of gators to been seen....

Photo by: George G
04 2013
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A sweet little gator....

Lynn from Escondido, CA holding a baby gator....

Photo by: George G
04 2013
Gator!

Spooky!

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08 2012
Holding the reptiles

This was the highlight of the tour for our children!!

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08 2012
viewing deck

The view from our tour!

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08 2012
Swamp Tour - August

our swamp tour

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08 2012
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Aligator

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04 2012
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Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour

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Crocodile

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Baby Crocodile

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Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour

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Crocodile!

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10 2011
Swimming

An alligator in the water

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USA, 09 2011
Alligator in the grass

The alligator came up the bank looking at the cat that lives there.

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USA, 09 2011
Taking over the swamps

This plant is taking over the swamps. It's hard to get rid of.

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USA, 09 2011
An old bayou building

This is an old bayou building

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USA, 09 2011
The bayou

Looking at our route through the bayou

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USA, 09 2011
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Wildlife on the swamp

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Australia, 09 2010
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Now that's a gator!!

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Australia, 09 2010
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Australia, 09 2010

What You Can Expect

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.

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Andrew M
Ireland

5 star rating: Highly Recommended June 2013

Great tour. Really enjoyable.

Brice B

5 star rating: Highly Recommended June 2013

Very great day and a good experience.

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Departure point

Tour departs from the French Quarter

Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Return details
Returns to original departure point

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Inclusions

Narrated boat cruise
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Local guide
Local taxes

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Snacks and refreshments available for purchase on boat

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the bus
Electrical wheelchairs are permitted, but special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 72 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
Unfortunately, electrical scooters are not permitted
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat

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Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour from New Orleans

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