Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing plus Oak Alley Plantation Combo Tour

Location:New Orleans, Louisiana
Duration:2 days
TOUR Code:3780COMBO

From USD $106.99 View price calendar

Enjoy the flexibility of combining the Swamp and Bayou Tour and the Oak Alley Plantation Tour and SAVE! Travel across the Mississippi by coach for a boat trip deep into the Louisiana bayou and experience a bygone era at At Oak Alley Plantation.

Highlights

Oak Alley Plantation Louisiana
New Orleans swamp tour
Combine the Swamp and Bayou tour and the Oak Alley Plantation tour
Take a boat trip into the swamps and bayous
Marvel at the unbelievable quarter-mile long alley of 28 oak trees, each over 250 years old

Swamp and Bayou Tour: After a short motorcoach ride across the Mississippi River, take a boat trip into the swamps and bayous to experience the timeless beauty of Southern Louisiana. Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps and bayous and the Cajun "joie de vivre". Hear how Cajuns turned soup into gumbo, the washboard into a musical instrument, and the swamps of Louisiana into a paradise.

See the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and snakes. Be treated to a Bayou Nature Wildlife Show by a local naturalist with snakes, alligator snapping turtles, and raccoons among the animal guests. Learn about the efforts made to preserve and restore Louisiana's vanishing wetlands. Tour is approximately 3.75 hours.

Oak Alley Plantation Tour: Feel the gentle breeze of Southern hospitality on a tour that takes you back to the glory of the Old South! Marvel at the unbelievable quarter-mile long alley of 28 oak trees, each over 250 years old. Perhaps the most photographed plantation ever, Oak Alley, built in 1839 has been the setting for such motion pictures as "Interview with a Vampire", "Primary Colors" and the daytime soap opera, "Days of our Lives".

Your guided tour will reveal the fascinating stories of the home and its history. View the majestic cypress trees in Louisiana's swamps bordering the Mississippi River. You can purchase a snack in the cafe and ice cream parlor to enjoy at the picnic tables (not included). Tour is approximately 4.5 hours.

Important Note: Tours must be taken on different days.The Swamp and Bayou and Oak Alley Plantation Tour both operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. At checkout, select the date of your Swamp and Bayou Tour and then fill in the date you want to take the Oak Alley Plantation Tour in the special requirements box.

Schedule Details

Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing

Departs:

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Departure Point: Tour departs from the French Quarter Departure Time:

Swamp and Bayou

11:00am (March 1 to November 25)
1:00pm (January 1 to December 31)

Oak Alley Plantation

12:30pm (January 1 to May 31)
12:00pm (June 1 to December 31)

Duration:

2 days

Return details:

Returns to original departure point

Tour and Pricing Options

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Transport by air-conditioned coach
Local guide
Narrated boat cruise
Guided tour of plantation home
Local Taxes

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Additional Info:

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. If the wheelchair is a scooter, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
Important Note: Tours must be taken on different days.The Swamp and Bayou and Oak Alley Plantation Tour both operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. At checkout, select the date of your Swamp and Bayou Tour and then fill in the date you want to take the Oak Alley Plantation Tour in the special requirements box.

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Local Operator Information:

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