Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou and Wildlife

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New Orleans, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Are you ready to experience one of the best excursions New Orleans has to offer? Adventures of Jean Lafitte offers personal Alligator Tours through Louisiana’s beautiful backcountry. Gather your whole crew and come experience the “road less traveled”!

You’ll be touring 20,000 acres of tidewater cypress swamp. During your 1 hour 30 minute tour you’ll have opportunities to see alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets, herons and ibis, and we sometimes see hawks, owls and bald eagles.

NOTE: We are approximately 35-45 minutes from New Orleans. Cab and uber services are not available in our area. If you book the self-drive option you will not receive hotel pickup. If you book the option with pickup, pickups will begin 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to tour time.

What's Included

  • Pontoon boat ride
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if option with transport is selected at the time of booking)
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks (gift shop and bar available on site)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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***Pickups start 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to tour time.*** We also pick up from: 600 Canal St. 701 Canal St. 819 Decatur St. Bon's Restaurant (620 Decatur St.) Balcony Music Slub Corner of Chartres & Esplanade Corner of N. Rampart & Esplanade Quarter House

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Texas Street
Lafitte, LA 70067, USA

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What To Expect

Adventures of Jean Lafitte

Set out on a 20,000-acre (8,095-hectare) tract of tidewater cypress swamp close to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Your flat-bottomed boat is leisurely guided through the shallow marshes. Discover bayous lined with mossy cypress and tupelo-gum trees as your captain points out a stunning variety of wildlife. Enjoy a fully narrated tour by a local guide.Prepare to see plenty of alligators in the warmer months (and warmer days in winter), some of which may be out sunning themselves on logs! Your guide may even feed the gators, affording you amazing photo opportunities. Also keep your eyes open for turtles, snakes, egrets, herons and ibis. You may even catch sight of a hawk, owl or bald eagle. In the cooler months, look for white-tailed deer, raccoons and the large rodents known as nutria.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 72 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou and Wildlife?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-273720P1

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1,124 reviews

Average 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 1,124 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Pontoon boat ride
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if option with transport is selected at the time of booking)
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks (gift shop and bar available on site)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 72 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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