
Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour
- Location:New Orleans, Louisiana
- Duration:4 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3780SWAMP
New Orleans has abundant wildlife, and nowhere is it more apparent than in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana. Take a boat ride through these swamps and you may see alligators, raccoons, snakes and native birds. You'll hear stories of the local Cajuns and how they created gumbo, now a New Orleans tradition.
Highlights
- New Orleans Swamp Tour
- Bayou tour
- Take a boat ride through these swamps and you may see alligators, raccoons, snakes and native birds
- See a Bayou Nature Wildlife Show by a local naturalist
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After a short motorcoach ride across the Mississippi River, take a fascinating boat trip into the Louisiana Swamps and Bayous.
- Experience the timeless beauty of Southern Louisiana in a custom built, all weather swamp boat.
- Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps and bayous and the Cajun "joie de vivre".
- Hear how the Cajuns turned soup into gumbo, the washboard into a musical instrument, and the swamps of Louisiana into a paradise.
- 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.
- You will be treated to a Bayou Nature Wildlife Show by a local naturalist. Snakes, alligator snapping turtles, raccoons and nutria will be among the animal guests.
- Learn about the efforts made to preserve and restore Louisiana's vanishing wetlands.
- Bring your camera to capture the "bon temps" (good times) on the bayou.
Schedule Details
Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour
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- 11:00am
- 1:00pm
4 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Narrated boat cruise
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Local guide
- Local taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Snacks and refreshments available for purchase on boat
- 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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This trip was great. Had a good time wathching gators and the Captain-Guide was very nice ... Read more ›
Swarup S, January 2012
What a relaxed trip. We spent a lovely afternoon on the river, saw loads of gaters and were kept ... Read more ›
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