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
12:15PM Tour - 10:15AM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 10:15am and return is at 3:30pm
2:45PM Tour - 1:15PM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 1:15pm and return is at 6:00pm
5PM Tour - 3:30PM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick up will commence at 3:30pm and return is at 8:15pm.
9:30AM Tour - 8:00AM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 8:00am and return is at 12:45pm
Reviews
5,790 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great time
S1058DJelizabethn,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Capt. Jacob was full of knowledge and enthusiasm. A great experience.
A great experience
S1058DJelizabethn,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful, entertaining, Cpt. Jacob was awesome.
New Orleans adventure
jlyna2026,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Derek is an amazing tourist ambassador. His knowledge and dedication to his job left us a great impact in our journey. We will definitely come back for more adventures and recommend it to our friends and family.
Awesome tour and wildlife!!
Amy B,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great! Super organized and the guide Hunter was excellent! He had a ton on knowledge and we got to see so many alligators, different birds and wildlife. Would definitely recommend this tour. The only thing is you are waiting around in the shop before and after the tour done awhile.
Great experience highly recommend
saharsM1343AH,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The whole experience was wonderful. Our driver Cornell and our boat tour guide Hunter were exceptional! Very knowledgeable, funny and engaging.
Swamp tour
Departure50880,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Cornell is a charismatic and knowledgeable driver. Captain Xander is a great guide on the swamp tour.
Mother/Daughter Adult trip!
jennifergks,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Berry’s was the Best! 10/10 Tons of wildlife and weather was perfect!
Super awesome
H6421GIsamantham,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time it was definitely worth it i mr Wade as my captain he was so cool then I had ms amber as the driver she was super sweet and is a amazing driver
Cajun Tours
H1213NSkatrinam,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our bus driver Amber was awesome! Mr. Wade did a great job making sure we could see all kinds of animals!
Great Experience. Highly recommend
WB1997,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended, Great Experience. Captain Tony was knowledgeable, witty and made the excursion very enjoyable. Answered all our questions. Great trip. Would do it again
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