New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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
sjwellsmo
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!
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Abigaile_S, Sep 2026
This tour was great. Scott C got us around the swamp safely and was extremely knowledgeable about the local wildlife and residents. The boat wasn’t too fast and had a nice cover for rain. Good option if you have kids!
odette_s, Aug 2026
We had such a fantastic time on our swamp and bayou tour! Captain Anthony was brilliant; really friendly, knowledgeable and informative throughout the trip. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience and even tried really hard to get us into the best spots for some amazing photos.
We saw lots of alligators and even some raccoons, which was brilliant! We absolutely loved being out on the bayou, exploring the swamp and taking in the beautiful scenery. It was a fun and memorable experience for all the family.
Would definitely recommend this tour, and a huge thank you to Captain Anthony for making it so enjoyable!
Diane_W, Jul 2026
We had a fantastic time on this tour! Captain Kevin was very knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about the bayou and its wildlife. We saw lots of alligators, which made the experience even more exciting. This was a great choice and one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
MrsP_B, Jul 2026
This was an Interesting tour, we saw quite a few crocodiles and other wildlife.
Our boat captain, Zander, was great fun and very informative.
Christy_Y, Jul 2026
Our New Orleans swamp tour was terrific. Captain Denis was super funny and gave us some fabulous information. My twelve year old daughter and eight year old son truly enjoyed it. I felt very safe even though we were very close to the alligators and raccoons.it is a MUST do in LA!
Kathi_C, Jul 2026
Captain Hunter was awesome. He gave us a great experience and a real-life look at life in the bayou. He made sure we went to spots with the most gators possible! Highly recommend!!
Kathleen_K, Jul 2026
We saw lots of alligators and Captain Anthony shared a lot of information and answered questions. Everything was fun very efficiently.
Holly_S, Jul 2026
This was the best part of our whole New Orleans trip
Captain Kevin was the *best*!
We would highly recommend this for a family outing :)
Jessica_B, Jul 2026
This was one of the best tours of the swamps. There were a lot of alligators and other wildlife. We had the Swamp Ninja for our guide. My daughters got to feed the raccoons that were out there. Loved the history of the area and the information about the houses on the water and the impact of the hurricanes. These New Orleans swamp tours are awesome!
Lundie_R, Jun 2026
Highly recommend this tour! Our guide, Swamp Ninja, was great! He is knowledgeable and kept the entire tour entertaining.
Sarah_C, May 2026
Captain Ben was amazing funny and we got to see so many gators! I highly recommend coming out and seeing these beautiful swamps
Dessica_P, May 2026
The captain was very knowledgeable and knew just where to go to get “up close and personal” and with the terrain and wildlife. A must do on your trip!
Tammy_C, May 2026
There were so many alligators to see, they would come up to the boat, surround us, we saw raccoons and other wildlife. Had fun going fast on the water. Captain Roy was the best
Danielle_C, Apr 2026
Experiences a lot of fun and very informative our tour guide. Emmett was a blast as our tour guide and it was really cool to see all the alligators
Marguerite_A, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful tour with Captain Scott on a beautiful day in the swamp. We saw loads of Alligators and Turtles plus adorable raccoons and a not so adorable snake. I had my grandkids, ages 6 and 5, with me and it was a great adventure for all three of us.
Sonia_C, Apr 2026
I live in the area and experienced things I had not before and Capt Dustin was not only informative and humorous.
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.
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