Swamp and Bayou Tour

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The Swamp and Bayou Tour will take you on a motorcoach ride as you cross the Mississippi River through parts of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, where you'll be cutting through the wetlands on a custom swamp tour into the famous bayou of Louisiana that is sure to make your New Orleans vacation a blast.

The nature and history of the Louisiana bayou will come to life before your eyes as your guide takes you for an educational and entertaining ride. They'll explain the mysteries of the area and tell a variety of fascinating stories. The guide's narration will also include facts explaining the steady disappearance of the wetlands caused by man-made interferences, coastal erosion, and solutions to maintaining and rebuilding this habitat for the animals. Learn how the seafood from the waters provide a huge assortment of amazing and delicious local cuisines.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

 Stop at  Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Experience the timeless beauty of Southern Louisiana in a custom built swamp boat as you travel through the Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps, bayous and the Cajun "joie de vivre." Observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and many species of snakes.

Stops may change due to traffic, weather, maintenance, etc.

Bring along your camera to capture some of the astounding areas on one of the best bayou trips in New Orleans. As you're heading across the swamplands, your guide will look for any nesting grounds that may reside in the area, including those of nutria, snakes, egrets, and even alligators. If you're hungry, snacks, sandwiches, and refreshments are available for purchase on the boat. This tour has also been featured on Fox Sports, Entertainment Tonight, and Showtime for being a great activity in New Orleans.