Swamp Tours
Swamp tours are indeed one of the most exciting parts of New Orleans travel deal. The swamplands are inseparable features of the state of Louisiana and this has lead to the inclusion of swamp tours which are considered memorable experiences by the visitors. Apart from New Orleans one can find swamplands in various other p arts of the state, including West Monroe, Lafitte, Houma, Slidell, Westwego, Luling, Lake Martin, Crown Point and so on.
The natural beauty of swamplands, especially the elegance of nature on the banks of waters is enough to spell-bind the mind of visitors to these places. The cypress trees standing on the banks and their reflections in the water present a wonderful view for the explorers.
Another attraction of the swamp tours is an encounter with alligator, which are available in huge number at these swamplands. One might find them in the swamp water, or these creatures can also be spotted sunbathing on the bank.
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Honey Island and Bayou are two popular swamplands where one can have a real good time, though there are many other swamplands that can be visited. If you plan to travel in New Orleans, you can consider Hurricane Katrina Tours and airboat swamp tours as an important part of your trip.
Airboats are the specific water carriers used for guided tours in the swamplands of the region. As many as 60 passengers can be easily carried by an airboat for the swampland expedition that generally lasts between an hour and two.
Barred owls, hawks and purple gallinules are some of the bird species that one can watch on a swamp tour. You can also find a huge variety of wild flowers growing across the banks of swamp waters.
Swamp Tours List
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Swamp Tours Information
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Swamp Tours Address
363 Louisiana St., Westwego, LA, 70094
Contact:
Tel: (504) 347-0962
Fax: (504) 341-7238
Toll Free: (800) 575-5578
Email: cajuncritt@aol.com
Swamp Tours Hours:
2 hour tours departing at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., (seasonal) 7 days a week.
Ticket Information for the Swamp Tours:
Discounts rates for students, senior citizens & groups are available.
Kids under 4 are free.
Swamp Tour Only
Ages 4-12: $15.00
Ages 13-Up: $24.00
Swamp Tour & Transport
Ages 4-12: $30.00
Ages 13-Up: $42.00
Website: http://www.cajunswamptour.com/
Have fun out there!
