Explore Honey Island Swamp with a wetland ecologist. Spot wildlife like alligators and otters. Includes French Quarter hotel pickup and drop-off.
Explore Honey Island Swamp with a wetland ecologist. Spot wildlife like alligators and otters. Includes French Quarter hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Lake Pontchartrain - The tour kicks off with a pickup from your hotel in the New Orleans French Quarter, featuring a narrated scenic drive along Lake Pontchartrain and through the countryside to the swamp.
- Cajun Encounters Tour Company - Experience the Louisiana Swamp with this unique outdoor adventure that is safe, well-organized, enjoyable,…
- Lake Pontchartrain - The tour kicks off with a pickup from your hotel in the New Orleans French Quarter, featuring a narrated scenic drive along Lake Pontchartrain and through the countryside to the swamp.
- Cajun Encounters Tour Company - Experience the Louisiana Swamp with this unique outdoor adventure that is safe, well-organized, enjoyable, and educational.
After being picked up from a New Orleans French Quarter hotel, head to the starting point on the West Pearl River in Slidell, Louisiana. Visit the gift shop overlooking the Tupelo and Cypress swamp to check in for the tour. Make sure to glance out the back window to spot any wildlife in the murky waters below. Remember to use the restrooms before embarking on this 2-hour tour through nearly 70,000 acres of the Honey Island Swamp, a permanently protected wildlife sanctuary.
As you walk down the dock, feel the thrill of seeing moss draped over the twisted cypress trees and the sweet scent of wild azaleas in the air. There’s a palpable excitement to explore. Listen closely to the captain’s stories of pirates, Bigfoot, and prehistoric creatures that once roamed the area while entering the untouched beauty of the Honey Island Swamp.

- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Live commentary on board
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Venture into the interior of one of the wildest swamps in America on this guided, half-day tour of Honey Island, Louisiana near New Orleans. Join a professional wetland ecologist on a personalized, narrated tour. This protected nature reserve hosts an abundance of wildlife, from egrets and herons, to otters and alligators. The boats are covered to…
Venture into the interior of one of the wildest swamps in America on this guided, half-day tour of Honey Island, Louisiana near New Orleans. Join a professional wetland ecologist on a personalized, narrated tour. This protected nature reserve hosts an abundance of wildlife, from egrets and herons, to otters and alligators. The boats are covered to provide shade from the hot Louisiana sun, and cover when the skies open up. A New Orleans French Quarter hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Note: this tour only offers pick up and drop off from the French Quarter.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- No health restrictions, all can enjoy experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.