New Orleans Jean Lafitte National Park Boat Tour

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Duration: 4 hours
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Experience Highlights

Hop aboard a boat and enjoy a ride on the Mississippi River. In a comfortable boat, you'll cruise along the river as you pass by marshes and see all kinds of animals such as alligators, raccoons, snakes, turtles and native birds.

Accompanied by an expert guide, you will learn many interesting facts about the historic Jean Lafitte National Park, related to the history and local culture of New Orleans, as well as the flora and fauna. The tour will last approximately 4 hours .

  • Board a comfortable boat and cruise along the Mississippi River.
  • Enjoy the nature of Jean Lafitte National Park and see its abundant flora and fauna.
  • Learn about the local history and culture accompanied by an expert guide.

What’s included

  • Boat tour of the Jean Lafitte National Park
  • Air-conditioned boat
  • Experienced crew
  • Expert guide

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Step by Step

On this tour you will have the opportunity to cruise the Mississippi River for about 4 hours. You'll be on a comfortable, air-conditioned boat with an expert crew as you cruise the Mississippi River Delta in Louisiana. You will pass by the historic Jean Laffitte National Park and enjoy the beautiful views of the flora and fauna of this natural heritage of the United States.

With an expert guide, you'll learn about the culture and history of the region, and you'll get to identify the flora and fauna of the area. You will see all kinds of animals, such as alligators, raccoons, snakes, river turtles, native birds and more .

Jean Lafitte National Park was established in 1907, and is named after the pirate of the same name, who, during the 19th century, was famous for his boardings in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, the park covers an area of 26,000 acres, some 10,500 hectares of land, abundant with wildlife.

You'll also pass through the Barataria Reserve, located in the town of Marrero, a well-known area that offers a multitude of hiking trails, as well as canoeing through its abundant forests and marshes. It is considered one of the most beautiful areas of the national park, and covers an area of 1855 acres, about 750 hectares.

Once the activity is over, you will return to the original starting point, as it is a round trip. An activity suitable for both children and adults . Ideal for nature lovers.

Reviews

4.7
· 9 Reviews
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    T.
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    Fantastic! I would love to do it again if the opportunity arises.
  • Y
    Y.
    5
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    These places are marvellous, truly unique. I felt in full contact with nature with the help of a very well prepared local guide.
  • L
    L.
    5
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    simply fabulous.
  • A
    A.
    4
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    It's a long walk but it's worth doing.
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