New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Cruise Day Trip
ID: GYG145626-218025
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Visit the Oak Alley Plantation and cruise down Louisiana's bayou swamplands on a day trip from New Orleans. Learn the history of the wetlands from your local guide and keep an eye out for alligators.
Explore Louisiana with a visit to the Oak Alley Plantation, followed by a swamp boat tour. Enjoy a guided day trip from New Orleans on a day trip you won't forget.
Begins your day with a pickup at your New Orleans hotel. Enjoy the views as you head out to the Oak Alley Plantation, where you will be led on a tour by guides in period costume. Explore the house and its grounds as you learn about the history of the plantation.
Next, head out on a boat tour to explore the Louisiana bayous. Relax in the covered boat and tune in to your guide’s commentary about the local culture of the wetlands.
Cruise past a Native American burial mound, a Cajun cemetery, and a fishing village. Drift down narrow waterways and pass moss-covered trees. Be on the lookout for wildlife, including snakes and alligators.
Back on dry land, you will board the bus to return to New Orleans, then you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Experience the complicated history and natural beauty of Louisiana
- Cruise through a Louisiana swamp and look out for unique wildlife
- Step into the past as you explore an authentic plantation home
- Learn about the history and culture of the wetlands from your guide
- Pass important landmarks, including a Native American burial mound
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Some walking at the Oak Alley plantation is involved
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will be picked up from your hotel in New Orleans
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
