Barataria Preserve Boat Trip

Discover the swamps of southern New Orleans on this boat trip around the Barataria Preserve, where you will experience the landscapes of the bayou and its diverse wildlife.

Barataria Preserve Boat Trip

We will meet at the pier on Barataria Boulevard, south of New Orleans, at the scheduled time to start our adventure in the wonderful wetlands of Louisiana.

Aboard a boat, we will embark on a gentle journey through the Barataria Reserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Park. Here, we will witness the flora and fauna of the area, which includes over 200 species of birds, snakes, turtles, and frogs. There is a chance to spot the alligators, known as the kings of the swamp.

During the trip, we will see a traditional fishing village and learn about the rich past of the First Nations at ancient settlements over 2000 years old. This tour blends history and nature perfectly.

The tour lasts for one hour and forty minutes.

Hotel pickup

You can also book a pickup service from your hotel in New Orleans. Pickup occurs one and a half hours before the boat ride, and return is provided post-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

To enhance your experience, you can choose a boat ride and a day trip to Oak Alley Plantation. This package includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, and admission to the plantation. The itinerary will vary, starting with a tour of the mansion followed by the boat ride.

The total duration of this tour is 9 hours.