Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour: 90-Minute Cajun Adventure
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14 Ratings
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Embark on a 90-minute Cajun adventure through the heart of Southern Louisiana's swamplands on a Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour. Discover the exotic creatures and rich ecosystem of the bayou while enjoying a relaxing pontoon boat ride.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours - Make sure to bring your camera along to capture Louisiana’s wetlands in all its glory. Native guides will lead you through the meandering bayou in a shady, spacious pontoons boat under a relaxing breeze. Learn about the swamps ecosystem and all of its mysterious legends while viewing the gators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and snakes that call the swamp their home.
What's Included
- Narrated boat tour
What's Not Included
- Snacks and drinks (available for purchase on board)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a 90-minute journey of Cajun exploration traversing the heart of Southern Louisiana’s wetlands on a calming, covered pontoon boat ride within the secured boundaries of Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve. While you and your loved ones sail through the swampy waters, observe indigenous flora, exotic creatures, and the influential, yet gentle landscape that has significantly impacted and characterized Louisiana’s culture. Behold the sight of moss-draped cypress trees, the elusive yet stunning water hyacinths, alligators, egrets, and a variety of other exotic species that regard the swamp as home. Our local tour guides will unravel the bayou’s mysteries and share unique information about its ecosystem. Come aboard and ‘let the good times roll!’
- Free for children four and younger.
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Reservations are required
- Sanitizing Stations available
- Contactless ticketing
Location
Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours
6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Grandtour52660942429
Mar 11, 2024
Fantastic tour you won’t be disappointed - This was a fantastic tour on an airboat, the tour guide Randy was very engaging and knowledgeable, we saw incredible amounts of gators and learned a lot about how they were saved from near extinction…what a great tour
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Tabatha1104
Mar 8, 2024
A Must Do - A great way to spend an afternoon! Having the transportation from downtown included was fabulous! Our Captain - Jason I think - was fabulous!! So funny and great info provided plus he answered all my crazy questions! We saw beautiful gators, birds, and owls.
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Jason_h
Jan 30, 2024
Awesome experience! - Went with the transportation provided by the tour company, saved a lot of hassle.
Went on a winter afternoon. Sun was out so animals were basking, which was perfect.
Saw alligators, raccoon, owls, turtles, egrets, herons, vultures, all at a close range.
Captain Jaime was knowledgeable and pointed out different wildlife. Definitely would recommend.
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W9695mqheatherj
Jan 13, 2024
Relaxing boat ride in nature - Captain Jason was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the bayou, canals and wildlife (we saw lots of alligators!) I would recommend this tour for any age and even large groups.
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Judiwheeler
Nov 26, 2023
Great Time Spotting Gators - Always love a boat ride. Jamie was super knowledgeable and somewhat funny. We saw lots of wildlife and had a great time.
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Lisa_s
Nov 18, 2023
Glad we went - So glad we did this tour, transportation made it super easy. Nice relaxing nature ride with lots of gators!
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Jacobsi6587pe
Nov 10, 2023
A must do if in NOLA!! - Awesome tour! The Swamp was Beutiful and full of interesting plants and animals. Our guide Jason was incredibly knowledgeable about the area, and had a great sense of were the Gators would be lurking (we had great sightings). Would highly recommend!!
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Deanna_t
Aug 29, 2023
Hot, but good - It was HOT (100°), but having a covered boat helped. It was also great having a cooler with water for purchase during the ride. Our captain Jamie was informative & entertaining. We saw a handful of gators & many different birds on our tour. Transportation was smooth & timely.
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Rosslyn_m
Aug 12, 2023
Fantastic Fun & Beautiful Scenery! - This activity was something my daughter and I quickly decided upon. Once in N. O., I spoke to natives who sang the tours praises! That settled it. At the start of the tour, we saw alligators. The landscape is vast, vibrant, lush, and a bit scary. I can only imagine what it's like at night! We saw green egrets, black vultures, blue herons and other birds. We also met "Nub." You will too. Nub loves attention. He responded to the captain's whistle and swam toward the boat! He posed for photos. Well, as much as a gator can pose. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic. He obviously loves the swamp. We left from Pier 5. This tour is a must do. I highly recommend it!
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Joi_a
Feb 19, 2024
Captain Jason Knows His Stuff - So much fun! Even in the cold, our tour guide new where to find the gators and have a great explanation of the waterways and wildlife.
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