Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

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Duration:7 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

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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.

9am and 11am departure times tours Oak Alley Plantation and is 7 hours and 45 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 4:45pm and 6:45pm respectively.

1pm departure time tours Destrehan Plantation and is 5 hours and 30 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 6:30pm.

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1. Oak Alley Plantation
9am & 11am Departures - 7 1/2 Hour Tour 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.
2. Destrehan Plantation
1pm Departure - 5 1/2 hour tour Established in 1787, Destrehan is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the closest to New Orleans. Built by Free Person Of Color Charles Pacquet, she has survived colonial and civil wars, occupation by the Union Army, abandonment, decay and restoration, and has now been preserved in all its glory for you to enjoy. A short drive away from the grand River Road, you'll experience another another side of Louisiana culture in the Manchac Swamp. Cruise through this private wetland with homegrown captains who, like the early Cajuns, sustain their way of life fishing, hunting and trapping. Alligators recognize tour boats as part of their normal environment. Unafraid and responsive to their boat captain's call, they peek out from underbrush and between moss-draped trees and shrubs, frequently coming directly to the boat. In the safety and comfort of the boat, you can actually come within a few feet of jumping gators.
3. Lake Pontchartrain
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.
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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.
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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.

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Posted By : LamWun
We had a pretty boring experience, although the plantation tour was quite interesting. The swamp boat ride was a waste of time. I think the boat went for about 100 ft and turned back.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 13:00:27

Posted By : Neil_F
Dionne and captain Tom totsñly made tbisba great time. LOVED them both and definitely wouldn’t have been the same with anyone else.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 12:36:50

Posted By : bealsadventure
Had a great time with our guide, Bob. Kept us entertained on the long bus rides. The plantation was cool. The bayou tour was great but would be much better in spring or summer when more alligators are out.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 10:25:05

Posted By : 644bradc
Dionne was a fanatic guide. Super educated about the area and history.

The Swamp...Only suggestion is to probably not go in the winter as the gators aren't active. We only saw 1 juvenile. They mostly threw out corn for the raccoons... RACCOONS! That said, captain Tom was worth it. That dude is hilarious (& very knowledgeable)

The Plantation... very pretty and some great history. Friendly staff.

Glad we did this
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 10:15:22

Posted By : James_N
Really enjoyed the swamp boat tour. The captain was hilarious and quite colorful in his narration, as we search for gators, wild pigs, and raccoons. The plantation tour was just OK. Our tour was at 3:15. We stopped at the restaurant for lunch and found out the restaurant closes at three. So we had to Wolf down her food and make it over to the plantation house for our tour and missed the narration on the first room.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 00:20:54

Posted By : Charles_B
Kat was fantastic. Guided and lead us well.
Also provided insights and information that expanded my understanding, appreciation and awe for the history of the towns and people.
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 12:03:52

Posted By : Anuradha_T
Amazing experience. Kate our tour guide and her Driver D were extremely courteous and on time. We highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 10:23:44

Posted By : Caroline_D
Dionne was just a wonderful tour guide! She knew her history! She answered all our history questions!
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 12:13:11

Posted By : Elizabeth_S
Awesome, experience we had! Alton as our tour guide and driver. He was the best! Gave us all the information we needed and was super awesome. Attentive to everyone’s needs. I love the fact that we don’t have to do any driving. We sit on a bus and takes us to both places. The Plantation was more than I expected. The workers there are awesome and informative. The swamp was a great experience where we got to hold a baby alligator. The guide at the swamp was awesome too. I forgot his name but he was young and pleasant. His alligators name was Little Jimmy! I hope to come back and bring family with me and redo this experience.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 21:26:52

Posted By : Anonymous
Dionne did a great job putting the trip in context of her experience of her New Orleans family. She was an excellent tour guide. The swamp tour was particularly memorable—Captain Tom was a real entertainer, making a trip on a cold, cloudy day fun and interesting. He’s the real deal! A good way to see a bit of southern Louisiana outside of the city.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 20:22:03