Barataria Preserve Boat Trip

Discover the swamps of southern New Orleans on a boat trip around the Barataria Preserve. Encounter beautiful landscapes and wildlife in these swamplands.

Barataria Preserve Boat Trip

We will meet at the pier on Barataria Boulevard, south of New Orleans, to start our journey in the wonderful wetlands of Louisiana. A boat will take us through the Barataria Reserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Park. During the ride, we will discover the area's abundant flora and fauna, including over 200 species of birds, snakes, turtles, and frogs, and possibly spot alligators.

We will also see a traditional fishing village and learn about the rich past of the First Nations through ancient settlements that date back over 2000 years. The tour lasts one hour and forty minutes.

Hotel pickup

You can book a pickup service from your hotel in New Orleans. Pickup will occur one and a half hours before the boat ride, with drop-off provided afterward.

The timetable is as follows:

9:40 am boat trip: Pickup at 8 am12:10 pm boat trip: Pickup at 10:20 am2:10 pm boat trip: Pickup at 12:30 pm4:15 pm boat trip: Pickup at 3 pm

Oak Alley Plantation

For an enhanced experience, consider a boat ride and a day trip to the Oak Alley Plantation. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, and admission to the historic plantation. The itinerary varies, starting with a tour of the mansion followed by the boat ride. The total duration of this tour is 9 hours.