Why choose this New Orleans tour ?
Take a short drive from New Orleans to visit Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana, during a 2-hour boat tour. Visit a Cajun village only accessible by boat; learn about the animals and plants in the lush swamps; and get close to wildlife with an expert local guide. This tour does not include transportation.
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What makes New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour a unique experience ?
From New Orleans, take a short drive to Slidell and you’ll reach Lake Pontchartrain and the Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
Your guide welcomes you aboard a custom-made 22-passenger flat-bottom boat. The smaller sized, quiet boat can fit through narrow passages in the swamp foliage so that you see more and get closer to wildlife. It’s the ideal way to take in the lush environment of Cajun country.
As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for resident wildlife including alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and many other bird species. Get a close look at some wild gators as your guide shares facts about the toothy beasts, who can weigh up to 1,000 pounds (453 kg). Their ancestors once roamed the earth with the dinosaurs and scientists estimate that they have existed for more than 150 million years.
Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine from your guide. You even see an authentic Cajun village that is only accessible by boat. Gain an understanding of why the wetlands are slowly disappearing and about the efforts being made to preserve Louisiana’s natural treasures.
After a fascinating 2-hour boat tour on Honey Island Swamp, your guide returns you to shore. You can then make your own way to your next destination.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 2:45PM Day Swamp No Pickup
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If driving, please arrive 30 minutes early. Drive to Cajun Encounters at 55345 HWY 90 in Slidell, LA. No pick up or drop off. - 5:00PM Day Swamp No Pickup
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If driving, please arrive 30 minutes early. Drive to Cajun Encounters at 55345 HWY 90 in Slidell, LA. No pick up or drop off. - 9:30AM Day Swamp No Pickup
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If driving, please arrive 30 minutes early. Drive to Cajun Encounters at 55345 HWY 90 in Slidell, LA. No pick up or drop off. - 12:15PM Day Swamp No Pickup
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If driving, please arrive 30 minutes early. Drive to Cajun Encounters at 55345 HWY 90 in Slidell, LA. No pick up or drop off. - 7:30AM Day Swamp No Pickup
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If driving, please arrive 30 minutes early. Drive to Cajun Encounters at 55345 HWY 90 in Slidell, LA. No pick up or drop off.
New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation is NOT included
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Cajun Encounters Tour Co..
- 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 5 Stars based on 2281 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please note the correct departure location for this tour is 55345 US-90, Slidell, LA 70461, US. It is NOT the Inlets or Bayside Marketplace
*This tour does not include transportation.*
