Discover the swamps of southern New Orleans when you take this fantastic boat trip around the beautiful Barataria Preserve. You will encounter the amazing landscapes of the bayou and a variety of wonderful wildlife that inhabit these swamplands.
Barataria Preserve Boat Trip
At the indicated time, we'll meet up at the pier on Barataria Boulevard, to the south of New Orleans. Then its time to begin our adventure in the wonderful wetlands of Louisiana.
We will board a boat and set sail on a gentle trip through the idyllic Barataria Reserve, a vast swamp that forms part of the magnificent Jean Lafitte National Park. During the ride, we'll discover the abundant flora and fauna of the area. More than 200 species of birds, snakes, turtles, and frogs are just some of the colourful inhabitants of these marshes. If you are lucky, we will also encounter the kings of the swamp: the alligators.
During the trip, we will also see a traditional fishing village and discover the rich past of the First Nations at some ancient settlements that date back more than 2000 years. This tour is the perfect blend of history and nature!
After exploring these magical swamps for an hour and forty minutes, our tour comes to an end.
Hotel pickup
If you prefer, you can also book a pickup service from your hotel in New Orleans. We'll collect you one and a half hours before the start of the boat ride and, once the activity is over, we'll take you back to your accommodation.
The timetable is as follows:
- 9:40 am boat trip: Pickup at 8 am
- 12:10 pm boat trip: Pickup at 10:20 am
- Boat trip at 2:10 pm: Pickup at 12:30 pm
- Boat trip at 4:15 pm: Pickup at 3 pm
Oak Alley Plantation
If you want to enhance your experience, opt for a boat ride and a day trip to the Oak Alley Plantation. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, and admission to this historic plantation. Please keep in mind that the itinerary will vary, as you will first take the tour inside this historic mansion and then the boat rides through the reserve.
Additionally, please keep in mind that the total duration of this tour is 9 hours.
