Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans | La Vacanza Travel

Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
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  • 8 hours
  • New Orleans
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

On this full-day tour, you'll be driven to the Oak Alley Plantation House, then see the Cajuns of the bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Located about an hour and a half outside the city of New Orleans, Oak Alley is one of the most magnificent plantation tours because of the 28, evenly spaced, huge Oak Trees that go from the river road to the Plantation House. Experience bayou living where here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxed comfort of our covered New Orleans Swamp Tour Boats, you will drift slowly past a 2000 year old Indian Burial Mound, a Cajun cemetery and Fishing village! You may see the wildlife that made the Barataria Swamps the Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase. If the 10:45am departure is chosen, these activities will be in reverse.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-7079

Oak Alley Plantation Tour: The Greek revival home dates back to 1837. Located on the grounds, is a restaurant, blacksmith shop, souvenir shop and antique farm equipment. It is a comprehensive plantation experience. The tour of the Oak Alley’s house is conducted by guides in authentic plantation style apparel. Walking is required for this tour. Plantation house to the restaurant and souvenir shop is about one block in distance. There are benches along the path, shaded by the Oaks.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Barataria Preserve, Marrero, LA

The New Orleans swamp tour boats are fully narrated and our captains are natives of the Barataria Swamps with a background of gator hunting, fishing and trapping. They will entertain you and amaze you with the ecology of the swampland. They have lived the life! Here, birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and gators are the kings of the swamp and easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall. Gators do hibernate during the cold winter months, but lay on the bayou banks on warmer days. So even in Winter, our native Captains can sometimes find a sunning Gator on our tour. The slow drift of our tour boats through moss draped trees and small waterways, will provide ample opportunity for viewing and photography. Your comfort is guaranteed on our tour boats. They have a roof, restroom, cushioned seats, and windows that can be raised or lowered during cold or rainy weather, along with plenty of standing and walking room. These tours are entertaining, educational and exciting.

Duration: 4 hours

Inclusions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entry/Admission - Oak Alley Plantation
  • Entry/Admission - Barataria Preserve

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved at Oak Alley
  • Hotel information and valid contact number required at time of booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Most of the house & trails are wheel chair accessible. Foldable wheelchairs are convenient for movement around the grounds and in the plantation house.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup from any major downtown New Orleans hotel. If you hotel is not listed please list in comments area. For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Pickup will be between 8:15 AM and about 8:45 AM for the 8:15 AM option. Pickup will be between 10:45 AM and about 11:15 AM for the 10:45 AM option. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation.

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

Ann_A

26 Mar, 2024

The tour bus driver was knowledgeable and nice. On the swamp boat tour we got to touch an actuall alligator which was so exciting along with the view.

Jason_D

25 Mar, 2024

Excellent tour guide, Anne, at the Plantation. Bus driver nicknamed Pumpkin was terrific; never made anyone feel like they were in a rush and shared a lot of information.

Sherri_S

25 Mar, 2024

The tour was excellent, featuring friendly guides and comfortable transportation. The large boat used in the swamp boat tour significantly outshines the airboats employed by other companies.

Amy_P

21 Mar, 2024

The swap trip was confusing from one car to another without telling in advance, we left our stuff in previous car and lost them

jimfC1125HH

20 Mar, 2024

Van pocked up at hotel on time. Drive to both places quite long which were fine with. Driver gave some NOLA info but was pretty quiet most of ride. Plantation was beautiful and plenty of slave history.Due to rain we were glad to have covered boat. Jason was very knowledgeable. Saw many gators.

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