Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou
Overview
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
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Boat Ride with Pick-Up”.
***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
For the option “Boat Ride - No Pick Up”.
5118 Texas Street
Lafitte, LA 70067, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou?
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Activity code: C-273720P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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
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
