New Orleans Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour
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Experience Highlights
Explore one of Louisiana's last protected swamps with this approximately two-hour boat tour of the Honey Island Swamp, which includes round-trip transportation from downtown New Orleans.
Aboard a boat, cruise through the Louisiana bayou and see animals such as alligators, wild boar, snakes and birds up close. Plus, you'll visit a Cajun village accessible only by boat with on-board commentary from an expert local guide .
- Enjoy an approximately two-hour boat tour of the Honey Island Swamp .
- Travel in a quiet boat and observe wildlife up close while listening to commentary on board from an expert local guide .
- See wildlife such as alligators, raccoons, owls, otters, snakes, turtles, American eagles and many other species.
- This activity includes pick up and transfer back to downtown New Orleans .
What’s included
- Approximately two-hour boat tour of New Orleans' Honey Island Swamp.
- Professional local guide.
- Comments on board.
- Round-trip bus transfer to and from downtown New Orleans.
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Step by Step
Cruise through one of Louisiana's protected bayous on this approximately two-hour boat tour of the Honey Island Swamp . After pick-up in downtown New Orleans, board a peaceful boat and enjoy a tour of this nature preserve with on-board commentary from an expert local guide .
As you hear from your guide about the history of the wetlands and the Louisiana marsh ecosystem, you'll be able to see the wildlife of the lush environment. In groups of around 33 people , you'll get up close and personal with wildlife ranging from alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, otters, snakes, turtles and American eagles.
You'll see some wild alligators up close as you learn interesting facts about these toothy beasts, which can weigh up to 453 kg. Along the way you will discover the history of the Cajun culture and its inhabitants. You will hear from your guide the story of how the local people used the swamp for food, shelter and medicine.
In addition to all this, you will see an authentic Cajun village that is only accessible by boat and learn all about the wildlife. After your fascinating boat tour you can take the bus back to downtown New Orleans.