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Up to 2 hours
Ultimate Swamp Adventures
Meet alligators, turtles, and swamp life on this boat trip.
What you'll do
Explore the gorgeous scenery and wildlife of the Bayou Segnette on this exhilarating tour. You'll hop aboard a boat and set out into the thick of Louisiana’s wetlands on an intrepid adventure.
Navigate through the waters and pass cypress trees, moss, and a myriad of swamp animals. Keep your eyes peeled and you'll see American alligators, alligator snapping turtles, egrets, and wild hogs along the way. Your guide will take you to the best wildlife-spotting zones while giving you all the history and little-known facts about the marsh-dwelling creatures.
Facts
The term ‘bayou’ is native to Louisiana and stems from the Native American word 'bayuk' meaning 'small stream'.
The Cajuns of Louisiana were originally French-speaking settlers relocated from Nova Scotia.
Since the 1930s, the coast of Louisiana has lost over 1,900 square miles of marshes and coastal wetlands.
Just outside New Orleans is the historic fishing village of Westwego, home to this natural swamp, which winds all the way down into the Gulf of Mexico.
What's included
Take a relaxing pontoon boat ride through the Louisiana wetlands.
See American alligators, turtles, egrets, and more.
Reservations
Booking required
Subject to availability. To reserve your tour in advance please call, (504) 566–1290. Passenger name and Go New Orleans pass number is needed at time of booking. A credit card will be required to hold your reservation, but you will only be charged if you are a no-show. Your pass is still required for scanning upon arrival.
Operating hours
Daily: Tour times vary, please visit the Ultimate Swamp Adventures website for information.
Closings & holidays
Ultimate Swamp will be closed on Christmas day, with limited times on Christmas Eve. Call for more information.
Find out more
For more information, please visit the Ultimate Swamp Adventures website.
(800) 728-7187
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