Barataria Preserve Boat Trip

Discover the swamps of southern New Orleans on this boat trip around the Barataria Preserve, experiencing the amazing landscapes and diverse wildlife of the bayou.

Barataria Preserve Boat Trip

Meet at the pier on Barataria Boulevard, south of New Orleans, to start the adventure in the wonderful wetlands of Louisiana. Board a boat for a gentle trip through the Barataria Reserve, part of Jean Lafitte National Park. You'll observe over 200 species of wildlife, including birds, snakes, turtles, frogs, and possibly alligators.

Experience a traditional fishing village and learn about the rich history of the First Nations at ancient sites over 2000 years old. The tour lasts one hour and forty minutes.

Hotel pickup

For convenience, book a pickup service from your hotel in New Orleans. Pickup occurs one and a half hours before the boat ride, with return service after the tour.

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

Enhance your experience with a boat ride and a day trip to the Oak Alley Plantation. This option includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, and admission to the historic plantation. The itinerary varies, with the mansion tour preceding the boat ride. The total duration of this combined tour is 9 hours.