
Zip through a cypress swamp with guided views and New Orleans transportation
4–4.5 hrs
Shuttle transportation, guided tour
Glide through a cypress-filled swamp on five ziplines, crossing suspension bridges and climbing a spiral cypress staircase. Learn about the swamp ecosystem and local history from your guide while taking in elevated views.
Please make sure to be outside and ready for your pick up. The buses can not park or wait at pick up locations and we do usually pick up from multiple locations per tour time.
##Pick Up Time And Tour Times
• 8:00-8:30AM Pick Up With A 10:00AM tour With A 12:00PM Return
• 10:30-11:00AM Pick Up With A 12:00PM tour With A 2:30PM Return
• 12:30-1:00PM Pick Up With A 2:00PM Tour With A 5:00PM Return
• 2:45-3:15PM Pick Up With A 4:00PM Tour With A 6:30 Return
Please call reservations at (504) 467-0758 for availability
Free cancellation more than 48 hours in advance. Same-day reservations are final sale. No-shows forfeit the booking total and cannot be refunded or rescheduled. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: H4E74W
Bring the credit card used for the booking and a government-issued ID. The name on your ID, credit card, and reservation must match.
Wear close-toed shoes. Do not wear sandals, crocs, five-finger shoes, chacos, or similar shoes—they are not permitted on the course. Wear proper attire (shirt and shoes) and avoid offensive language or imagery, booty/cheeky shorts, and swimsuits or similar attire.
You must weigh 45–280 lbs to participate. Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women cannot participate.
This swamp tour delivers exactly what you'd hope for: gators up close, entertaining captains, and a genuine Louisiana experience. The guides really make it special here. Captain Danny, Captain Dustin, and Justin all get called out by name for being funny, knowledgeable, and skilled at calling wildlife right up to the boat. Visitors love how the captains use special calls to bring alligators, raccoons, and even wild boar within viewing distance. The comfortable seating and relaxed pacing mean you're not rushed through the experience, and many people mention the sense of humor adding an extra layer of fun to the educational component. Most reviewers say this was a highlight of their Louisiana trip, whether they booked the standalone swamp tour or combined it with a plantation visit. The pickup service from New Orleans gets positive mentions for being on time with entertaining drivers. There's one strongly negative review from someone concerned about the wildlife interaction aspect, suggesting the animal feeding might not sit well with everyone who has strong conservation values. But overwhelmingly, people leave thrilled they booked it. Even one guest who completely missed their tour time praised the staff for being accommodating and helpful, which says something about the overall operation.
Thanks Capt Danny for the amazing history and tour of the Bayou!!
Kenya Brown
July 6, 2026
Thanks Capt Danny for the amazing history and tour of the Bayou!!
Kenya Brown
July 6, 2026
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