From New Orleans: Barataria Swamp & Bayou Pontoon Boat Tour with Round-Trip Transfers

3 hr 45 minEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +16New Orleans, United States

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• Head into Louisiana bayou communities, hearing pirate Jean Lafitte lore and glimpsing daily life in the historic fishing village that bears his name.

• Start at the Lighthouse Ticket Office on Toulouse Street by the Mississippi River, then board round-trip transport out to the nearby marsh country.

• Glide across the Barataria Basin's cypress wetlands, watching wild alligators and egrets while learning how this habitat sustains Gulf Coast seafood.

• Settle into a custom pontoon swamp boat as native captains share local insights, then visit a live exhibit of rare albino gators for a close look.

Head into Louisiana bayou communities, hearing pirate Jean Lafitte lore and glimpsing daily life in the historic fishing village that bears his name.
Start at the Lighthouse Ticket Office on Toulouse Street by the Mississippi River, then board round-trip transport out to the nearby marsh country.
Glide across the Barataria Basin's cypress wetlands, watching wild alligators and egrets while learning how this habitat sustains Gulf Coast seafood.
Settle into a custom pontoon swamp boat as native captains share local insights, then visit a live exhibit of rare albino gators for a close look.

Included

Pontoon boat ride in Barataria Basin
Commentary from native boat captains
Round-trip transfers
See alligators, egrets, nutria and more
Learn about wetlands and swamplands
History and culture of bayou communities
Stories of Lafitte village and pirate Jean Lafitte
Live albino alligator exhibit

Not included

Gratuities (optional)
Snacks and beverages available for purchase at the swamp

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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New Orleans, New Orleans
New Orleans, New Orleans, NEW_ORLEANS, -, United States
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Good to know

Voucher: Display your barcoded voucher as your ticket at the Lighthouse Ticket Office 15 minutes before your tour time.
ID: Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your voucher if requested at check-in.
Clothing: Wear comfortable, casual attire suited to the weather for your time on the swamp boat.
Sun protection: Bring sunglasses as recommended, and consider a hat or sunscreen if it is sunny.
Rain prep: Bring a poncho or rain jacket, or plan to buy a poncho at the swamp if rain is forecast.
Meeting point: Check in at the Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River behind JAX Brewery.