Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Overview
This combination tour combines the best of the best! The best swamp tour with the best plantation along River Road.
See a variety of wildlife on a swamp boat ride and explore an authentic southern plantation on this tour from New Orleans. See alligators, egrets, raccoons and snakes during your ride around a private Louisiana swamp after taking a tour of Oak Alley Plantation.
See a variety of wildlife on a swamp boat ride and explore an authentic southern plantation on this tour from New Orleans. See alligators, egrets, raccoons and snakes during your ride around a private Louisiana swamp after taking a tour of Oak Alley Plantation.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Narrated round-trip transportation by a local guide
- Guided tour of plantation home
- Swamp boat tour
- Entry/Admission - Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
- Entry/Admission - Oak Alley Plantation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-7079
Your 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience will include a docent guided tour of the plantation home, a self guided tour of the grounds and many photo opportunities along the way. Save room for a Mint Julep or refreshment from the snack bar.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cajun Pride Swamp Tours, 110 Frenier Rd, Laplace, LA 70068, USA
This privately owned wildlife refuge ensures that you won’t encounter any other boats during your peaceful journey into the swamp. Local Cajun captains share personal tales of their own swamp explorations and fascinating information on the plants and wildlife you'll encounter. The primitive beauty of moss draped cypress tress and abundant wildlife guarantees some amazing pictures! Enjoy a beverage and snack from the open air pavilion.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
Although called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.
Pass By: I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge, St Rose, LA 70087, USA
View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-7079
Your 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience will include a docent guided tour of the plantation home, a self guided tour of the grounds and many photo opportunities along the way. Save room for a Mint Julep or refreshment from the snack bar.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cajun Pride Swamp Tours, 110 Frenier Rd, Laplace, LA 70068, USA
This privately owned wildlife refuge ensures that you won’t encounter any other boats during your peaceful journey into the swamp. Local Cajun captains share personal tales of their own swamp explorations and fascinating information on the plants and wildlife you'll encounter. The primitive beauty of moss draped cypress tress and abundant wildlife guarantees some amazing pictures! Enjoy a beverage and snack from the open air pavilion.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
Although called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.
Pass By: I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge, St Rose, LA 70087, USA
View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- In order to help protect the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point -- just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
- Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Julie F
May 2022
Great tour.Jim our tour director very informative, Nicole our driver and Bishop our swamp guide. It was a beautiful day.
Great tour.Jim our tour director very informative, Nicole our driver and Bishop our swamp guide. It was a beautiful day.alexadst
May 2022
Jim was an excellent tour guide, super engaging and fun! We really enjoyed this tour. Definitely recommended.
Jim was an excellent tour guide, super engaging and fun! We really enjoyed this tour. Definitely recommended.A9397PHlisak
May 2022
Our guide Jim was great! Learned a lot and the mint julip was delicious! Good time! Driver was safe Kendall
Our guide Jim was great! Learned a lot and the mint julip was delicious! Good time! Driver was safe KendallJean_R
May 2022
1. Our bus tour guide was fabulous!!! John O. was so knowledgeable. 2. Oak Ally plantation! Beautiful but bittersweet given it was a plantation. It was riveting. 3. Swamp boat tour by Captain Danny. He was funny & full of lore & marine life information. It was beautiful & fun! A great day!
1. Our bus tour guide was fabulous!!! John O. was so knowledgeable. 2. Oak Ally plantation! Beautiful but bittersweet given it was a plantation. It was riveting. 3. Swamp boat tour by Captain Danny. He was funny & full of lore & marine life information. It was beautiful & fun! A great day!Gary_K
May 2022
Dionne who provided the information on the Tour was knowledgeable and did a great job as did the driver Darren. Tour guide on the Swamp tour (Tom) was great.
Dionne who provided the information on the Tour was knowledgeable and did a great job as did the driver Darren. Tour guide on the Swamp tour (Tom) was great.diannak96
May 2022
It was great to not have to deal with workoing out the transportation to the spots. The Plantation had gorgeous grounds, great Mint Juleps and informative tours. Be warned on your overall day though - NO LUNCH is provided. The plantation has some lunch and the swamp tour company has some snacks. ...
It was great to not have to deal with workoing out the transportation to the spots. The Plantation had gorgeous grounds, great Mint Juleps and informative tours. Be warned on your overall day though - NO LUNCH is provided. The plantation has some lunch and the swamp tour company has some snacks. We were fortunate to get on board with Captain Reggie - highly recommend going with him!