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‘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
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.
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
5,258 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Captain Marc was great!...
Brett D,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Marc was great! Such a fun experience. Highly recommend this. Would be perfect for a family too.
New Orleans swamp excursion
JamesR O,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Everyone of the 13 members of our group really enjoyed the tour. Captain Steve gave us a very interesting tour of the swamps. He also had a great speaking voice - I understood everything he said.
We had a really great...
Marlane P,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a really great time. The bus driver Tyrone the extraordinaire was great. Captain Steven was awesome. Very knowledgeable and great at his job.
Great wildlife tour!
Katherine G,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Tony was great and made sure we saw everything the bayou had to offer. Alligators, raccoons, wild pigs, and so many birds!
Fun trip seeing the alligators where they live.
Reba R,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The driver to and from the swamp was great. He drove through a good rain storm and was really compatant handling the large vehicle. Very nice guy. The tour was fun. Our guide was funny and the others we encountered along the way all seemed to have a good time. We saw a few raccoons who knew they would get treats. A mother and baby showed up for a few treats also. Very cute. The whole trip was great. Yes, we even saw alligators. Thanks for a fun trip.
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Operated by Cajun Encounters Tour Co.