Barataria Preserve Boat Trip

Discover the swamps of southern New Orleans on this boat trip around the Barataria Preserve. Experience the landscapes of the bayou and wildlife inhabiting these swamplands.

Barataria Preserve Boat Trip

At the scheduled time, meet at the pier on Barataria Boulevard to begin 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. Discover the area’s abundant flora and fauna. Expect to see over 200 species of birds, snakes, turtles, and frogs. If fortunate, you may also see the alligators.

Additionally, witness a traditional fishing village and explore the rich past of the First Nations at ancient settlements over 2000 years old. This tour combines history and nature.

Tour duration is one hour and forty minutes.

Hotel pickup

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 activity.

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 tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, and admission to the plantation. The itinerary varies; you'll tour the mansion before the boat ride.

Total duration of this tour is 9 hours.