New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

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New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour

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Experience an unforgettable New Orleans swamp and bayou tour as you journey deep into the scenic wetlands of South Louisiana.

About

Experience an unforgettable New Orleans swamp and bayou tour as you journey deep into the scenic wetlands of South Louisiana. Board a custom-built pontoon boat for a guided Louisiana swamp adventure through winding bayous, cypress swamps, and authentic Cajun fishing villages. Led by a local Cajun guide, this immersive Louisiana swamp boat tour explores the rich history, culture, and wildlife of the bayou. Cruise through the same waterways once used by legendary pirate and privateer Jean Lafitte, who secretly smuggled luxury goods through Louisiana’s hidden swamps and marshes. Along the way, spot wild Louisiana alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, turtles, snakes, and native bird species in their natural habitat. Learn how the region’s coastal wetlands support Louisiana seafood traditions and why these fragile ecosystems are vital to the future of the Gulf Coast.

What's included

  • Only if transportation option is selected.

What's not included

  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • 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.
  • Unfortunately, electrical scooters are not permitted
  • During winter months, wildlife sighting experiences may vary.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • What is included in the price?

    Only if transportation option is selected.

  • What is not included?

    Gratuities

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