New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
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New Orleans, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover one of Louisiana’s last preserved wetlands on a Honey Island Swamp boat tour. Make your own way to Slidell, then travel deep into the secluded swamp across Lake Pontchartrain to view native wildlife and discover a remote Cajun village only accessible by boat. Enjoy your expert guide's insights into Cajun culture and the lush swamps as you look out for alligators, wild boar, snakes, and native birds.
- Travel on a smaller and quiet boat that allows for better wildlife viewing
- Learn about 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
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation is NOT included
- A processing fee of 7.9% will be added to your payment
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 55345 US-90, Slidell, LA 70461, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your way to your morning or afternoon swamp adventure in Slidell, Louisiana. Here, find Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana. Board the custom‐made, open‐air boat and set off on an educational ride. Holding a maximum of 22 passengers, this boat offers a more intimate experience as your group quietly winds through narrow swamp passages and gets you closer to native wildlife.
Your guide’s commentary makes this an unforgettable wildlife‐spotting expedition through myth‐laden Louisiana terrain. Glide along the water, viewing the lush greenery and abundance of wild animals, including alligators, owls, raccoons, snakes, black bears, bald eagles, and wild boar. True animal enthusiasts will love getting an up‐close look at animals. Get great photos and learn more about the famous regional alligator, who can tip the scales at 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms). Also learn about the culture and ingenuity of the Cajun people who have—for more than two centuries—inhabited this area and used it as a source of food and medicine. Your guide takes you by a secluded Cajun village that can only be accessed by boat. Throughout the ride, hear stories about the bayou lifestyle, as well as information about the region’s passionate wetland preservation efforts.
Your fun and enlightening boat tour returns to Slidell. This tour does not include transport to or from New Orleans.
Your guide’s commentary makes this an unforgettable wildlife‐spotting expedition through myth‐laden Louisiana terrain. Glide along the water, viewing the lush greenery and abundance of wild animals, including alligators, owls, raccoons, snakes, black bears, bald eagles, and wild boar. True animal enthusiasts will love getting an up‐close look at animals. Get great photos and learn more about the famous regional alligator, who can tip the scales at 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms). Also learn about the culture and ingenuity of the Cajun people who have—for more than two centuries—inhabited this area and used it as a source of food and medicine. Your guide takes you by a secluded Cajun village that can only be accessed by boat. Throughout the ride, hear stories about the bayou lifestyle, as well as information about the region’s passionate wetland preservation efforts.
Your fun and enlightening boat tour returns to Slidell. This tour does not include transport to or from New Orleans.
Lake Pontchartrain (Pass By)
1
Honey Island Swamp
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Alice_I
We had Zander as a pilot/guide. He was very informative, fun to be with and helped us spot wildlife. I would recommend this tour for all ages. The morning was a good time to see raccoons, birds, alligators and Zander even spotted a snake!
Reviews
4.9
based on 2,840 reviews
Greg_B, Mar 2026
It was an amazing day and the boat ride was very nice! Captain Roy was engaging and knowledgeable. We were fortunate to see gators, snakes, raccoons, and various bird species.
Alice_I, Mar 2026
We had Zander as a pilot/guide. He was very informative, fun to be with and helped us spot wildlife. I would recommend this tour for all ages. The morning was a good time to see raccoons, birds, alligators and Zander even spotted a snake!
Edward_G, Mar 2026
An enjoyable and informative boat tour with an exceptional guide (Matt). We would both highly recommend it.
Heidi_W, Mar 2026
I wasn’t sure what to expect. The tour was advertised as a quiet wildlife watching tour on a quieter boat. While we did see a lot of wildlife and alligators the guide would feed the alligators and the tour company was heavily commercialized and touristy. That being said if you are alright with those things the tour itself was very entertaining and the guide informative.
Holly_R, Mar 2026
Captain Emmitt was amazing . He was very informative and entertaining! I would recommend. Everyone was very friendly.
Wei_S, Mar 2026
Very unique experience. The tour guide is friendly, the environment is peaceful, we saw alligator, snakes, turtles and birds.
David_P, Feb 2026
We had a great time. Emmett did a wonderful job pointing out all the wildlife and explaining the area. Highly recommend to anyone traveling to the New Orleans area.
Sid_P, Jan 2026
One of the most entertaining tours I have taken in years. We saw the usual wildlife - alligators, turtles, a raccoon, a snake, some pigs and quite a few birds - limpkins, Great Blue Heron, anhingas. Captain Jody kept us entertained the whole time with great information woven through stories and jokes.
Holly_C, Jan 2026
Lots of fun! If you have a car, it’s an easy drive and more economical than taking the tour bus. Our guide Marc was great and really made sure we got up close to the wildlife. He knew where their usual hang out spots are, so we saw tons of gators, raccoons, birds, and a snake. He also knew a lot about the history and the vegetation.
Manjul_P, Dec 2025
This is an amazing thrilling experience to see aligators and other wildlife animal so close. Dont miss it...its worth the experience. You'll be on this steamer boat so close to the gators and its a great experience
sjwellsmo, Nov 2025
Very entertaining and educational tour. Enjoyed the humor of our guide, Zander!
This is our second swamp tour with this company! Beautiful and very enjoyable!
Nancy_T, Oct 2025
This was an excellent look into the bayou with lots of wildlife cooperation. We saw alligators, raccoons, herons and turtles. The bayou itself is beautiful and serene.
Diego_A, Oct 2025
Capt. Wade G. was great! He clearly loves showing us a bit of his backyard and is very good at what he does. What an unforgettable experience.
Mary_B, Oct 2025
Great tour of the swamp and wildlife! Zander was very informative! We would visit again next time we’re in the area.
Deena_C, Aug 2025
Will not disappoint if you’re hoping to see some things. Lots of alligators swimming around as we floated down the bayou! You’ll also see birds, turtles and maybe some raccoons! It’s hot in the bayou so bring water. Our guide Will was fun and talkative and provided us history of the bayou as we went down. Would recommend this tour!
Marty_C, Jul 2025
It is a fun way to see the wildlife and Bayou... Emmett was a fun tour guide and kept us all entertained. Sorry to see the alligators swimming to the boats for food - not a good idea I think!! Won't bigger gators figure this out and come eat the little ones???
Elizabeth_G, Jul 2025
Very informative. Saw lots of gators, hogs, and wildlife. Dustin was very knowledgeable and kept the tour entertaining.
DeVarrio_W, Jul 2025
The experience was wonderful and I suggest asking for Emmet as your tour guide. I hope to go again..
amma, Jul 2025
The tour was worthwhile, efficiently organized, and fun. Guide Jody was very entertaining and quite knowledgeable and safety conscious as he shared his learning, experience, and views on ecology and nature’s wonders. He was very considerate of my 2 grandsons as he included them in his teachings and he made the trip enjoyable for them as well as for all three of us adults. The boat trip was an adventure as we saw numerous alligators, birds, and several raccoons and heard about the swamp and marshland’s variety of life. The young lady at the beginning of the trip was polite and an excellent speaker who made it easy for all to understand and follow her directions. Check in was simple and use of different colored wrist bands worked well for dividing groups. It was very beneficial that the tours started promptly on time.
Liz_A, Jul 2025
Great time! Dustin is a great guide, lots of info and fun! Saw a ton of gators, raccoons, cool old trees and flowers.
brandy_d, Jun 2025
Great tour by Captain Wade G. Very informative and fun. He kept it light and made sure we had a chance to see everything the tour could offer. Great sense of humor, very friendly and polite. Overall, wonderful job!
Jen_J, Jun 2025
Aaron was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and made sure we got up close and personal with lots of wildlife. Medium sized boat with 11 people on each side. When he was able he made sure each side got to see everything.
Laura_W, Jun 2025
We had a wonderful experience. Randy, our tour guide was great! He is knowledgeable, funny and really interacts with the group. We saw a ton of gators and other wildlife. Highly recommend!
eulojio_r, Jun 2025
Dustin was phenomenal! You can tell he genuinely loved his job and he made the tour very exciting. I would definitely come back and would love to have him as a guide again.
Nektaria_L, May 2025
Our guide John R. Was amazing! Very knowledgeable and understanding and funny. He made this a super pleasant experience. Thank you!!
I had a 6-month old with me and he was very comfortable on my lap. It’s infant friendly! There are bathrooms and a shop before and after ans you learn about wild life, nature, tge people living there and history. And you get to see first hand inside a bayou!
Reagan_T, May 2025
Extremely informative and scenic! We really enjoyed our tour with Wade G. He is a really great tour guide.
Whitney_T, Apr 2025
Jody was the best tour guide I would recommend him being your tour guide. I enjoyed the whole experience and would definitely would be visiting again.
joanna_m, Feb 2025
Our guide was informative, funny and respectful of the sensitive environment - great tour! We saw turtles, gators, heron, owl, and lots of raccoons. This was a winter tour so alligators were a bit dormant. It still a great tour.
Jessica_R, Jan 2025
I would have liked to see more gators but we had fun anyway! I feel like it was a good experience, we all had fun.
Aaron_W, Dec 2024
Lane was an awesome boat captain! He was funny, friendly and super knowledgeable. We also we're lucky enough to see a lot of wildlife for December.
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