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Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans

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icon4 hours  (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Overview

Trade in the urban bustle for the bayou on a half-day trip from New Orleans to the wilds of the Honey Island Swamp. Relax on the ride from your downtown or French Quarter hotel, and then cruise beneath hanging moss and cypress trees while a wetland ecologist shares tall tales and fun facts about this protected nature reserve on the shores of Lake Ponchartrain. Learn about Louisiana’s long-standing fishing industry, and keep an eye out for native critters like otters, turtles, egrets, and alligators lurking beneath the surface.
  • Half-day tour to Honey Island Swamp from New Orleans
  • Take a narrated boat tour through this protected nature reserve on the shores of Lake Ponchartrain
  • Experience real Louisiana swampland practically unchanged by time
  • Spot native swamp creatures like otters, turtles, egrets, and alligators
  • Learn about the unique ecosystem from a wetland ecologist
  • Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown or French Quarter hotels
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Live commentary on board
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip shared transfer
Food and drinks

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Only picks up from French Quarter Hotels. Please reconfirm pickup with local operator after booking.

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • PLEASE PROVIDE THE HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS IN THE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.” RESERVATIONS WITHOUT HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS CANNOT BE CONFIRMED
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • No heaith restrictions, all can enjoy experence.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Honey Island Swamp Tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans.
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What is the maximum group size during Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Honey Island Swamp Tour with Pickup from New Orleans.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Remember to bring a jacket because it gets cold and windy when the boat is moving faster." See review
  • "Great weather, no alligators this time of the year, but pigs, racons, birds,, are all there waiting for you to meet." See review

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Bayou Wildlife with a great commentary
Oztoyman
, Dec 2020
Having taken a couple of Bayou tours this by far the best - very informative guide with a great sense of humor; a good combination and what is needed to see the wildlife which, given half a chance, will have you for dinner!
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Thank you for coming out and joining us on a tour. We are glad to hear you had a great time. Come back soon . The critters miss you already.
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Best tour ever
Merideth_A
, Oct 2020
This was the best tour ever! Captain Hunter was amazing. It was so fun we saw alligators, raccoons, turtles and a wild pig, beautiful scenery. Definitely the highlight of my trip
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Always nice to be the highlight of anyone trip. Thanks so much! Paul
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Lots of gators
Samuel_R
, Jul 2020
Thre boat was fast :). We saw lots of gators, a family of raccoons, and lots of birds. The guide was very knowledgeable and lots of fun with getting the animals to come over to the boat
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We are happy you had a great time on the tour. Thanks, Rene
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Gator man
Mntravels
, Jul 2020
Guide was excellent. He knew everything about the swamp and the critters in it. Answered every question. Very courteous, very friendly. Hell of a nice guy.
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Thanks for the kind words, always nice to hear. Thanks Paul
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Fantastic tour but no crocodiles
Jan_H
, Mar 2020
Because of the cold water we have not seen crocodiles. Big disappointment for the kids... Nevertheless, this was a wonderful trip with a fantastic guide who told us a lot about the swamp and its inhabitants
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2020
Thanks, sorry you did not see any gators it is rare not to see any, but does happen with wildlife. Glad to hear you had a good time
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Honey islans
Mattie
, Feb 2020
Great tour! We went in the end of February and where able to see lots of animals. A heads up that Honey Island Swamp’s gift shop is cash or check only.
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Awesome tour with pickup included
arts108
, Feb 2020
These guys are professional, entertaining, and experienced residents of the bayou. Captain Hunter was a newer guide but still very knowledgeable of the swamp ecosystem. We saw reptiles, birds, Ferrel pigs, and lots of Spanish moss, even on a cold day. Beautiful ecosystem and an eye-opening view of the swamp life on the Pearl River. Don’t be too much in a hurry for pickup if you are getting picked up in the French Quarter as there is always a chance of late pickup. Ours was 30 minutes late but was a great ride with a mini tour to the river. I highly recommend this company for your swamp adventures.
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Great tour
dkravchuk
, Feb 2020
Pick up was prompt, the tour was awesome! Great weather, no alligators this time of the year, but pigs, racons, birds,... are all there waiting for you to meet.
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Wonderful day
bharte
, Feb 2020
Miss Connie, our driver was punctual, professional and friendly. Once arriving to Honey Island we were greeted and given clear directions. On the boat, Captain Chris was full of interesting facts and fun stories. Even though it was out of season he went out of his way to find us creatures and we were lucky enough to spot a gator and some raccoons. The boat was comfortable and I felt safe. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone trying to get out of the hustle and bustle of NOLA.
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Loved this tour
CareyAdams
, Nov 2019
Such a fabulous tour, our guide was just brimming with local knowledge from tales of frogging to hunters lost in the swamp and hunters cabins lost in the water!! We saw many smaller alligators as we visited post hunting season but it was definitely entertaining to see them coming up for the hot dogs and marshmallows. We even got see a wild pig (who tried to climb into one of the posts) and the Great Bald Eagle himself. A wonder ful day in the swamp - I would definitely recommend it!
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