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    Guided New Orleans Wetlands Birding Tour

    Spot iconic birds on a guided Bayou Bienvenue wetlands tour

    5.0 stars• 577 reviews

    Duration

    1 Hour 45 min

    Includes

    Guide, birding excursion

    Highlights

    Explore wetlands and bayous just outside New Orleans on a relaxed, guide-led birding excursion. Learn spotting tips as you walk and view birds from the waterside.

    • Start your excursion on Bayou Bienvenue
    • Explore wetlands, bayous, and hidden local green spaces
    • Watch for roseate spoonbills, great blue herons, and anhingas
    • Learn from a knowledgeable guide and get expert spotting tips
    • Enjoy a slow-paced mix of walking and waterside viewing

    Things to know

    This is an outdoor event. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and a rain jacket, and wear comfortable shoes.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations due to severe weather are not clients’ liability; the office will be in touch for rescheduling. Cancellation for any other reason within 24 hours is non refundable.

    Product ID: 36CPEW

    FAQs

    Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and a rain jacket.

    Yes. If it is raining, the tour still goes on as scheduled because the boats are covered.

    If the weather is severe, the company will contact you within two hours of your tour and offer a chance to reschedule or a refund if you can’t reschedule.

    Meeting details

    6301 Paris Road Chalmette, LA US 70043

    Experience provided by St. Bernard Eco Tourism

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    Child - Nature & Wildlife Tour

    $29

    Under 16 years old

    0

    Adult - Nature & Wildlife Tour

    $69.60

    16 & Older

    0

    Private Charter

    $1,740

    Private Eco Cruise

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Captain Rob and his team have built something special here on the bayou. The vibe is pure fun, with karaoke setups, great sound systems, and captains who aren't just driving the boat but actively making the experience memorable. Rob gets particular love for his singing voice (apparently does a killer Billy Joel) and his ability to turn celebrations into genuine parties. Groups love bringing their own coolers, picking their playlists, and having the space feel intimate and personalized. Several bachelorette parties mentioned this as a highlight of their trips. One review stands out as a cautionary note about cancellation policies and communication. A customer felt misled about refund terms when weather threatened their plans. If you're booking well in advance for a group event, getting cancellation policies clearly documented upfront would be smart. That said, the overwhelmingly positive feedback suggests most people have a blast, especially those celebrating special occasions with friends and family. Captain Will also gets shoutouts for delivering great experiences.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We scheduled a 10am tour at the end of July. A few days before, we got a call asking if we could move it earlier as we would be more likely to see birds and less likely to bake in the sun. I'm so glad they asked! When we arrived, we got a printed list of birds we would be likely to see so we could check them off as we found them. Though it was in the 90s on shore, it felt cool on the water, and our birding son logged several lifers. We even saw a young alligator, and a bonus racoon. Captain Pip was knowledgeable about the different species and helped us with identifications. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

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    Linda Hocking

    August 8, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We scheduled a 10am tour at the end of July. A few days before, we got a call asking if we could move it earlier as we would be more likely to see birds and less likely to bake in the sun. I'm so glad they asked! When we arrived, we got a printed list of birds we would be likely to see so we could check them off as we found them. Though it was in the 90s on shore, it felt cool on the water, and our birding son logged several lifers. We even saw a young alligator, and a bonus racoon. Captain Pip was knowledgeable about the different species and helped us with identifications. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

    Photo of Linda Hocking

    Linda Hocking

    August 8, 2026

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