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Louisiana Bayous Boat Tour: Intimate Wildlife Experience

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Embark on an intimate wildlife adventure through the Louisiana bayous. Discover hidden waterways, learn about the local culture, and encounter fascinating wildlife, including alligators. Don't miss the chance to visit a unique bayou camp and mingle with the locals at the bayou bar.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Happiness Bayou Tours - Enjoy two - two and a half hours of our diverse, fun and educational tour. The scenery throughout this tour is nothing like most have ever seen. A lifetime resident, Captain George will talk about personal experiences and knowledge related to much of what you see. He is a commercial blue crab fisherman and stops at one of his crab traps and describes the process. You’ll see the “Great Wall of Louisiana,” a flood wall constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after Hurricane Katrina. Midway through the tour, you’ll stop at our camp on the bayou for a peek inside of bayou living, and a restroom stop. You are sure to see various wildlife, although nothing is guaranteed, as this nature and not a controlled environment.

What's Included

Ice chest available on board
Rain ponchos provided
Life vests for guests aged 16 and under

Additional Information

As one of the most petite boat trips around, passengers feel a personal touch even on a packed cruise. It’s not just an amusing excursion for individuals of all ages, it’s an unparalleled encounter.

Visitors have a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of life on these marshlands that only the inhabitants know of. Guided through multiple channels, visitors acquire knowledge about everything they observe, the environment, local custom, endemic wildlife (particularly alligators), and might bump into hobby or professional anglers in activity. It is the only Parish that was completely affected by Hurricane Katrina, visitors will witness and familiarize themselves with the details of the deluge and the barrier built post-Katrina to isolate and protect our settlement from the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, which led to area flooding.

A halt at our bayou refuge (which is only reachable via water) serves as a restroom break. Adult visitors can choose to come early for their adventure or linger afterwards, to step into the local bar located on the site and maybe socialize with the locals.

Location

6201 E St Bernard Hwy

East Saint Bernard Highway

Turn in on the road along the waterway when you see our signs for Happiness Bayou Tours and De Pope Tavern. The boat dock is to the left, the bar to the right, and the parking lot is located behind the bar.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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X3132baericac

Mar 28, 2024

Must do! - Our family of 4 had a wonderful time on the bayou with knowledgeable Captain George! Not only did we get to see alligators of various sizes, we also got a great tour of the bayou, local history, a lesson on blue crabs, a tour of a camp house, and lots of great stories! Captain George’s love of the land was obvious through the way he treated all the wild life we encountered, and his efforts to keep the bayou clean and healthy. Samantha was friendly and hospitable at De Pope’s tavern before our tour began. She was also helpful and accommodating when we had to make a last minute change to our schedule. Our experience was second to none, and if you are reading this review trying to decide between happiness bayou tour or some other larger company, choose happiness! You will not be disappointed.