Private Tour of the Honey Island Swamp with Round-Trip Transfer from New Orleans
4 h
Privat
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
Your private tour begins with pickup from your New Orleans hotel, and includes a narrated scenic tour as you drive along Lake Pontchartrain and the countryside to the swamp.
Stop At: Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours, Slidell, LA
Start your tour with private hotel pickup in the French Quarter or downtown New Orleans. Your driver provides insightful commentary on the city and shares firsthand experiences of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath during the 45- to 60-minute drive to the West Pearl River in Slidell.
Upon arrival, hop aboard the 14-passenger US Coast Guard–approved vessel, which provides plenty of shade from the Louisiana sun. You and your party will embark on an interactive 2-hour boat tour of Honey Island Swamp, which boasts nearly 70,000 acres (28,327 hectares) of protected wildlife preserve. This private tour for family and friends allows you to spend as much time in one area as your group desires.
See the lovely sight of moss hanging from the gnarled cypress trees and take in the sweet smell of wild azaleas. Listen to your captain’s swamp tales of pirates, Bigfoot sightings and prehistoric creatures, and keep your eyes peeled for alligators, herons, egrets, deer, feral hogs, nutria, raccoons, otters, turtles and frogs along the riverbanks and lurking in the murky waters below. Also be on the lookout for bald eagles, owls, osprey and other water fowl soaring through the sky.
Passing through a Cajun village where local fisherman reside, you may observe them catching bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass, alligator gar, flathead catfish, freshwater drum and buffalo fish in addition to thousands of pounds of crawfish caught in these waters each season.
During your journey back up river, learn more about the wetland ecology from live narration on board. Afterward, you’re transferred back to your hotel in New Orleans.
Duration: 4 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
Your private tour begins with pickup from your New Orleans hotel, and includes a narrated scenic tour as you drive along Lake Pontchartrain and the countryside to the swamp.
Stop At: Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours, Slidell, LA
Start your tour with private hotel pickup in the French Quarter or downtown New Orleans. Your driver provides insightful commentary on the city and shares firsthand experiences of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath during the 45- to 60-minute drive to the West Pearl River in Slidell.
Upon arrival, hop aboard the 14-passenger US Coast Guard–approved vessel, which provides plenty of shade from the Louisiana sun. You and your party will embark on an interactive 2-hour boat tour of Honey Island Swamp, which boasts nearly 70,000 acres (28,327 hectares) of protected wildlife preserve. This private tour for family and friends allows you to spend as much time in one area as your group desires.
See the lovely sight of moss hanging from the gnarled cypress trees and take in the sweet smell of wild azaleas. Listen to your captain’s swamp tales of pirates, Bigfoot sightings and prehistoric creatures, and keep your eyes peeled for alligators, herons, egrets, deer, feral hogs, nutria, raccoons, otters, turtles and frogs along the riverbanks and lurking in the murky waters below. Also be on the lookout for bald eagles, owls, osprey and other water fowl soaring through the sky.
Passing through a Cajun village where local fisherman reside, you may observe them catching bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass, alligator gar, flathead catfish, freshwater drum and buffalo fish in addition to thousands of pounds of crawfish caught in these waters each season.
During your journey back up river, learn more about the wetland ecology from live narration on board. Afterward, you’re transferred back to your hotel in New Orleans.
Duration: 4 hours
Inkludert
- Private tour with just your group of 6 to 14 people
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours
Ikke inkludert
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Ekstra
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please enter hotel information in "special requirements" section upon booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 6 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Turisme
95%
Kulturell
55%
Original
20%
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We were lucky to be able to book a private tour and it was the most incredible, personalized tour I have had. We wanted to enjoy the swamp ecosystem, but the kids wants to see animals, including alligators! This tour did not disappoint. We had a blast, learned a lot and all felt that it was the best tour we have ever taken. So worth the money and the time. Especially appreciated the pick up by Gene who was so knowledgeable about the area (lived in New Orleans 77 years) that before the official tour even started I felt like I had another tour of the City proper. Matt was our captain and he was knowledgeable and worked very hard to make sure that we saw what we wanted to see... it was truly the highlight of our vacation. I can't say enough. Worth the price and guaranteed to be a blast for all.
Captain Hunter made this trip so worth while! If you want close up and personal with the swamps of Honey Island go on this trip! Don't miss it you will not be disappointed!