Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

4.8
(384 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip shared transfer
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please meet at the Homewood Suites French Quarter for the beginning of your pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Lake Pontchartrain (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
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    Cajun Encounters Tour Company

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No health restrictions, all can enjoy experience.
Supplied by Honey Island Swamp Tours

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Eco Tours
Water Tours
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Carnival
Best Conversion
Involves Animals
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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