Discover one of Louisiana’s last preserved wetlands on a Honey Island Swamp boat tour. After making a short drive to Slidell, travel deep into the secluded swamp across Lake Pontchartrain to view native wildlife and witness a remote Cajun village only accessible by boat. Enjoy guided commentary on Cajun culture and the lush swamps as you spot alligators, wild boar, snakes, and native birds. This tour does not include transportation.

Honey Island swamp tour
Travel on a small quiet boat that allows for better wildlife viewing

Learn from the experienced local guide about the culture and critters of Cajun country
Look for alligators, wild boar, snakes, birds and more
Explore one of the few protected wetlands in Louisiana

View a Cajun village that is only accessible from the water

What To Expect

Lake Pontchartrain

From New Orleans, take a short drive to Slidell and you’ll reach Lake Pontchartrain and the Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
• Admission Ticket Free

Honey Island Swamp

Your guide welcomes you aboard a custom-made 22-passenger flat-bottom boat. The smaller sized, quiet boat can fit through narrow passages in the swamp foliage so that you see more and get closer to wildlife. It’s the ideal way to take in the lush environment of Cajun country.

As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for resident wildlife including alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and many other bird species. Get a close look at some wild gators as your guide shares facts about the toothy beasts, who can weigh up to 1,000 pounds (453 kg). Their ancestors once roamed the earth with the dinosaurs and scientists estimate that they have existed for more than 150 million years.

Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine from your guide. You even see an authentic Cajun village that is only accessible by boat. Gain an understanding of why the wetlands are slowly disappearing and about the efforts being made to preserve Louisiana’s natural treasures.

After a fascinating 2-hour boat tour on Honey Island Swamp, your guide returns you to shore. You can then make your own way to your next destination.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

Include

Professional guide
Live commentary on board

Exclude

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transportation is NOT included