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
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
12:15PM Tour - 10:15AM Pick Up
Pick Up Time: Pick ups will commence at 10:15am and return is at 3:30pm
Reviews
5,929 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cajun Encounters Swamp Transportation
denisehW4222NL,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cornell was extremely informative on our bus 🚌 we enjoyed going and coming back!
Great Experience
Cruiser41378638955,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cornell got us back and forth from our swamp tour. He did a great job and was very informative about the history of New Orleans. The swamp tour was amazing also. Our Captain Dennis was awesome!
Fun ride to Cajun Encounters!
kmwatson95,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cornell was a great driver on our way to Cajun Encounters Swamp Tour! Funny and personable!
Thank you Cornell!
Curiosity578464,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cornell was awesome! He taught us so much!
Bus ride
andreakW5767RL,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cornell did an amazing job with the bus drive to our destination
Fun time and great instructors!
emmaaV5327HA,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip! Awesome views and really fun time! Our instructor Scott c was really great. Our bus driver Justina was fantastic! Very funny and knowledge.
Enchanting swamp tour
Nichole M,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful and educational experience. Justina was an amazing driver to and from the swamp. Captain Scott c was impressive with his boating skills as well as keeping our attention during the tour.
Loved
lauraoF2677EI,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cornell was a great driver! And the tour was epic - many gators and good times!
You cannot miss this!
Y9145IXdaniellag,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible!!! Friendly, right on time and everyone is very knowledgeable! Such an incredible tour, we had some amazing Cajun encounters! Better than expected! Started out with a great time on our bus with Justina! Learning about New Orleans and the history of the city. Also our capital, Marc was amazing as well! So smoooooooth!
Wonderful
silas89761,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely an outstanding tour. From Justina the driver to Captain Mark, everyone great and very informative. Even Elvis the gator was cooperating.
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