Explore one of Louisiana’s last protected wetlands on a 2-hour boat tour that includes round-trip transport from New Orleans. Depart in the morning or afternoon for Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve teeming with critters such as 'gators, wild boar, snakes and birds. Ride through the swamp dripping with lush foliage and visit a boat-accessible Cajun village with an informative local guide who sheds light on the area’s inhabitants.

2-hour Honey Island swamp tour, with transport from New Orleans
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

After pickup in central New Orleans, it’s a short drive across Lake Pontchartrain to Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana.
• Admission Ticket Included

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.

As your guide explains the history of Louisiana’s wetlands and swamp ecosystem, be on the lookout for alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles and 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).

Glide safely through the fertile swamplands, learning about Cajun culture and how local people have utilized the swamp for food, homes, and medicine. 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, your guide returns you to shore.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
PLEASE NOTE: tour ONLY picks up from the location listed. Pick ups from any other location cannot be accommodated.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

Include

Transportation from downtown New Orleans
Professional tour guide
Live commentary on board
Wildlife encounters
Free parking on site
Life Jackets for guests under 16 years old

Exclude

Food and drinks
Gratuities