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

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes
Destination: United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
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  • 7 hours 45 minutes
  • New Orleans
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This combination tour combines the best of the best! The best swamp tour with the best plantation along River Road.

See a variety of wildlife on a swamp boat ride and explore an authentic southern plantation on this tour from New Orleans. See alligators, egrets, raccoons and snakes during your ride around a private Louisiana swamp.

9am and 11am departure times tours Oak Alley Plantation and is 7 hours and 45 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 4:45pm and 6:45pm respectively.

1pm departure time tours Destrehan Plantation and is 5 hours and 30 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 6:30pm.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

9am & 11am Departures - 7 1/2 Hour Tour
Your 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience will include a docent guided tour of the plantation home, a self guided tour of the grounds and many photo opportunities along the way. Save room for a Mint Julep or refreshment from the snack bar.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Rd, Destrehan, LA 70047-5202

1pm Departure - 5 1/2 hour tour
Established in 1787, Destrehan is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the closest to New Orleans. Built by Free Person Of Color Charles Pacquet, she has survived colonial and civil wars, occupation by the Union Army, abandonment, decay and restoration, and has now been preserved in all its glory for you to enjoy. A short drive away from the grand River Road, you'll experience another another side of Louisiana culture in the Manchac Swamp.
Cruise through this private wetland with homegrown captains who, like the early Cajuns, sustain their way of life fishing, hunting and trapping. Alligators recognize tour boats as part of their normal environment. Unafraid and responsive to their boat captain's call, they peek out from underbrush and between moss-draped trees and shrubs, frequently coming directly to the boat. In the safety and comfort of the boat, you can actually come within a few feet of jumping gators.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA

Although called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.

Pass By: I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge, St Rose, LA 70087, USA

View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.

Stop At: Cajun Pride Swamp Tours, 110 Frenier Rd, Laplace, LA 70068, USA

This privately owned wildlife refuge ensures that you won’t encounter any other boats during your peaceful journey into the swamp. Local Cajun captains share personal tales of their own swamp explorations and fascinating information on the plants and wildlife you'll encounter. The primitive beauty of moss draped cypress tress and abundant wildlife guarantees some amazing pictures! Enjoy a beverage and snack from the open air pavilion.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Swamp Boat Tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Narrated by a local guide
  • Round trip transportation
  • Entry/Admission - Destrehan Plantation
  • Entry/Admission - Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
  • Entry/Admission - Oak Alley Plantation

Exclusions
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • In order to help protect the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point -- just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
  • Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
  • 9am & 11am = Oak Alley Plantation
  • 1pm = Destrehan Plantation
  • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Gray Line New Orleans, Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

7 hours 45 minutes


User's Reviews

sandrafJ4065IK

28 Mar, 2024

We saw so many alligators, wild boar and a racoon. The plantation was most educational with beautiful antiques. Anne is a great tour guid at the Oak plantation

346jennyf

28 Mar, 2024

Robi was an amazing tour guide!! Absolutely enjoyed his knowledge and story telling abilities. He helped make this a super date day!!

charlottesM609KE

27 Mar, 2024

The entire experience was superb. The driver , Dionne our tour guide were excellent. Polite, skilled, knowledgeable. They made the trip safe, fun and on time. Dionne had a wealth of knowledge and encouraged questions and anticipated our needs as travelers.

Happiness01360176519

27 Mar, 2024

Kate and Alton were a great duo for the trip. Kate was nice and informative, meeting us outside the plantation and pointing us to each site. The gorgeous environment and somber history is a place I feel everyone should visit to ensure history stays in the past and the enslaved are never forgotten. The swamp tour was also incredible.

Carol_F

26 Mar, 2024

Guide on bus was terrific. Believe her name was Midge. Knew her history. Bayou could have been a little shorter

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Fun Date Day Adventure

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Where history and reality meet.

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A fun day

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A Great Experience during our visit to NOLA

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7 hours of informative entertainment

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A day well spent.

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Great tour

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Amazing swamp

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Lovely plantation

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Scenic tour enjoyed by all ages

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Good tour, educational and comfortable

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Gators, Raccoons and Hogs.

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Best trip I've taken. Who Dat!!

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Oak Alley

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