New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

4.3
(1,300 reviews)
New Orleans, USA

1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Nowhere is Louisiana’s wildlife more abundant than in the swamps and bayous of New Orleans. 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.

What's Included

Narrated boat cruise
Local guide
Only if transportation option is selected.
Local taxes
Gratuities
Snacks and refreshments available for purchase on boat
Self drive tour departs from 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067
Transportation not included with the self drive tour option.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hours (approximately)
  • Barataria Preserve (Pass by)

    TRANSPORTATION OPTION: 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. You will travel through the Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system. The preserve offers a taste of Louisiana's wild wetlands, protecting 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes and forests.

    Admission ticket free
  • Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (Pass by)

    TRANSPORTATION OPTION - Barataria Preserve is part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system, which preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Adventures of Jean Lafitte

    Enjoy your swamp cruise narrated by local captain. During winter months, wildlife sighting experiences may vary.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
Supplied by Gray Line New Orleans

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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Bus Tours
Eco Tours
Water Tours
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Carnival
Involves Animals
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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