Guided swamp and bayou boat tour
INSTANT CONFIRMATION- Guided swamp and bayou sightseeing boat tour
- Native guides describing the Cajun culture
- See alligators, snakes, turtles and birds
- Learn about the wetlands and the efforts to save them
Experience the timeless beauty of South Louisiana in a custom built swamp boat. Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps and bayous and the Cajun joie de vivre. After a short motorcoach ride across the Mississippi river, you will:
- take a fascinating boat trip into the Louisiana swamps and bayous
- discover how the seafood from Louisiana provides a wide assortment of delectable local dishes
- observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and many species of snakes.
- see how some wildlife are more numerous during the warmer months of the year
- learn why the wetlands are disappearing due to coastal erosion and man’s efforts to correct the damage it has done and restore this vital habitat
- see some typical sights so bring your camera to capture the “bon temps” (good times) on the bayou
Narrated roundtrip transportation
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Narrated swamp cruise in covered vessel
Narrated roundtrip transportation
Snacks are not included but are available for purchase at the swamp
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Gratuity (optional)
Snacks are not included but are available for purchase at the swamp
- Children (ages 0-5): free
- Children (ages 6-12): reduced
600 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
- Gray Line Light House on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River) Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River
- Children 6 and younger are complementary if they do not occupy a seat
- This activity is wheelchair accessible, but special arrangements need to be made for a wheelchair-accessible bus at least 72 hours prior to tour date
- Pick-up and drop-off from/to hotel are not included
- Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. Please submit any special requests at least 48 hours in advance of your reservations
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
This tour is available daily:
- in April at 8:45am, 10.45am and 12.45pm
- in May and June at 8.45am, 10.45am, 12.45pm and 2.45pm
- in July, August and September at 8.45am and 2:45pm
- in October at 8.45am
- in November and December at 10.45am and 12.45pm
- All tours and cruises depart from the Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River.
- You will find the Gray Line offices directly behind the JAX Brewery, which is located at 600 Decatur St. The ticket office is directly in front of the Steamboat Natchez
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