Why choose this New Orleans tour ?
Experience the full magic of Louisiana‘s bayous on the closest swamp tour to downtown New Orleans. Journey down the bayou on a 90-minute Cajun adventure through the heart of Southern Louisiana on a relaxing and shaded pontoon boat ride in the protected Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve.
As you and your family glide along swamp waters, observe native plant and exotic life in a delicate yet powerful landscape that has both changed and defined Louisiana culture. View moss-covered cypress trees, evading yet beautiful water hyacinths, gators, egrets, and many more interesting creatures that call the swamp their home. Tour guides born and raised in the bayou will reveal the mysteries of the bayou as well as exclusive facts about its ecosystem. Join us and “laissez les bons temps rouler!”
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What makes Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour a unique experience ?
Once you receive your ticket online please bring your e-voucher down to the gift shop. When the voucher is successfully redeemed from the reservationists, you will be directed to your pontoon boat and greeted by your Captain. Make sure to bring your camera along to capture Louisiana’s swampland in all its glory!
Native guides will lead you through the meandering bayou in a shady, spacious pontoons boat under a relaxing breeze. Learn about the swamp’s ecosystem and all of its mysterious lore while viewing the gators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and snakes that call the swamp their home.
If you are coming from New Orleans and need a hotel pick up, Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour offers pick-ups/drop-offs at select hotel locations for an additional fee. Please call for exact pick-up time/location options and to reserve your transport. All pickups are 1 hour prior to tour. There’s a lunch option available for the 10 a.m. where you will dine at Restaurant Des Familes after your swamp adventure.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 24 hours prior to departure will NOT be considered. This includes missing the attraction for any reason. However, your ticket is transferable and valid for up to one year.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Traditional Swamp Tour
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Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Narrated tour on restroom-equipped boat
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Transportation from New Orleans
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc..
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 566 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Make sure to bring your e-voucher/confirmation email to the gift shop to be redeemed before your swamp tour.
Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 24 hours prior to departure will NOT be considered. This includes missing the attraction for any reason. However, your ticket is transferable and valid for up to one year.
