New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Meet your guide for pickup in downtown New Orleans and head for a 2-hour boat tour in Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana. Visit a Cajun village only accessible by boat; learn about the animals and plants in the lush swamps; and get close to wildlife that are out and active with an expert local guide.
Please note that wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PLEASE NOTE: tour ONLY picks up from the location listed. Pick ups from any other location cannot be accommodated.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Pontchartrain
After pickup in central New Orleans, it's a short drive across Lake Pontchartrain to Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
Your guide welcomes you aboard a custom-made 22-passenger flat-bottom boat. The smaller sized, quiet boat can fit through narrow passages in the swamp foliage so that you see more and get closer to wildlife. As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and other bird species. Get a close look at some wild gators as your guide shares facts about the toothy beasts, who can weigh up to 1,000 pounds (453 kg). Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine. You even see an authentic Cajun village that is only accessible by boat. Gain an understanding of why the wetlands are slowly disappearing and about the efforts being made to preserve Louisiana's natural treasures. After a fascinating 2-hour boat tour, your guide returns you to shore.
What‘s Included
Free parking on site
Transportation from downtown New Orleans
Life Jackets for guests under 16 years old
Wildlife encounters
Live commentary on board
Professional tour guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
A processing fee of 7.9% will be added to your payment
Options
5PM Tour - 3:30PM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick up will commence at 3:30pm and return is at 8:15pm.
2:45PM Tour - 1:15PM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 1:15pm and return is at 6:00pm
12:15PM Tour - 10:15AM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 10:15am and return is at 3:30pm
9:30AM Tour - 8:00AM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 8:00am and return is at 12:45pm
Reviews
5,695 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great ride
S2075LQbeckys,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cornell made the ride fun and had a lot of interesting info about New Orleans while we travelled. Very personal and upbeat
Captain Tony was...
Catherine N,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Tony was knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. First boat out for the day and we saw plenty of critters of all kinds.
This was an overall great...
Larry f,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an overall great experience. From picking up the bus to being dropped back off later, everything was planned and executed perfectly. Our guide Wade G was excellent and we saw many alligators, raccoons, and other wildlife. Would highly recommend.
The best swamp tour.
Joseph D,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cat. Aaron was fantastic. His knowledge of local flora and fauna was superb. He was friendly and witty.
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celluver,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with Wade G. Trip started with our bus driver Regina who did a great job supplying Info we needed and a great driver. Definitely worth the trip!
Excellent experience with the family!
yevgeniyas2026,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved our trip with Justina. The drive was nice and easy and she shared lots of cool stories and history of New Orleans. Swamp tour was also a blast! We saw lots of gators, raccoons, snakes, blue herons and even otters and ospreys! Excellent trip for a family- our 3.5 and 6.5 y.o. Loved it!
Wonderful Tour!
Inspiration325473,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic tour. Steve was the captain and Regina pilot of the bus. Both were excellent, very friendly, informative, and just a great few hours.
Brian with the transportation in was AWESOME!
djk490,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’re so excited for the swap tour! But the transportation to the tour with Brian was emotional, informative, and moving! He did such a great job welcoming us and explaining the rich culture of New Orleans on the ride in. This was an amazing unexpected bonus which we are grateful for!
Swamp boat tour
655waynes,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with driver Mber and Captain Aaron
Great driver!
Lucyfurtks,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricky was a great driver!! Great tour. All worked very well.
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