Nowhere is Louisiana’s wildlife more abundant than in the swamps and bayous of New Orleans. Take a boat ride through these swamps and bayous and be on the lookout for alligators, raccoons, snakes, turtles and native birds. Hear stories from your guide about local Cajun culture and the mysteries of the swamps and bayous.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Narrated boat cruise
✔  Local guide
✔  In-vehicle air conditioning
✔  Local taxes
✖  Gratuities
✖  Snacks and refreshments available for purchase on boat
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
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Barataria Preserve After a short coach ride across the Mississippi River, embark on a fascinating 2-hour boat trip through the swamps and bayous of New Orleans. You will travel through the Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system. The preserve offers a taste of Louisiana's wild wetlands, protecting 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes and forests.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Barataria Preserve is part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system, which preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
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Enjoy your swamp cruise narrated by local captain.

Duration:  2 hours

Additional info
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Wheelchair accessible
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
•  Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the bus
•  Electrical wheelchairs are permitted, but special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 72 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
•  Unfortunately, electrical scooters are not permitted
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Price:
From $61.75
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
4 hours
Guide in:
English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.