Private Day Tour from New Orleans to the Bayou and Swamps
Overview
Explore southern Louisiana with a private, fully customizable day trip from New Orleans. Travel in comfort with an English-speaking local driver who shares insights into the region’s natural landscapes, wildlife, and Cajun traditions.
Venture into the Bayou Wetlands, where cypress trees and calm waterways showcase the area’s unique ecosystem and cultural significance. Continue to Cajun communities to experience local heritage, music, and cuisine, with opportunities for photos and short walks. Conclude with scenic riverfront viewpoints, perfect for reflection and capturing the beauty of Louisiana’s waterways.
This door-to-door experience includes pickup and drop-off from central New Orleans accommodations and offers a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Entrance tickets are not included, ensuring a smooth, informative, and memorable private journey through Louisiana’s bayou country.
What's Included
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- All taxes and handling charges
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
What To Expect
Grand Bayou Drive
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
New Orleans
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Riverfront
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-6 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Day Tour from New Orleans to the Bayou and Swamps?
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Activity code: C-117866P609
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New Orleans customers.
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- 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 (CST).
- Fuel and Tolls.
- Water.
- WiFi on board.
- All taxes and handling charges.
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide.
- Meals and beverages.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions.
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..
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 Private Day Tour from New Orleans to the Bayou and Swamps is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Day Tour from New Orleans to the Bayou and Swamps 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
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- All taxes and handling charges
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-6 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
