- Lake Pontchartrain - After pickup in central New Orleans, it’s a short drive across Lake Pontchartrain to Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
- Honey Island Swamp - 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.
As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and 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).
Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine. 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, your guide returns you to shore.
- Professional guide
- Transportation from downtown New Orleans
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Join your leader at the meeting point in downtown New Orleans and embark on a 2-hour boat journey through Honey Island Swamp, one of Louisiana’s last safeguarded wetland preserves. Venture into a Cajun community reachable only by water, discover the flora and fauna that thrive in these rich marshes, and experience an intimate encounter with the local wildlife under the expert guidance of a local.
Kindly bear in mind that viewing wildlife is not always assured.
- PLEASE NOTE: tour ONLY picks up from the location listed. Pick ups from any other location cannot be accommodated.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
