Louisiana’s bayou drifts by at an easier pace on this guided pontoon boat tour through a 20,000-acre tidewater cypress swamp. After transportation from the pier, settle in as your local guide steers through shallow marshes framed by moss-draped trees and quiet waterways. Wildlife sightings vary with the season, but the swamp may reveal alligators, turtles, snakes, herons, egrets, ibis, deer, raccoons, nutria, and more along the route. Before or after the ride, explore indoor alligator exhibits at the embarkation point. Calm, scenic, and family-friendly, this is a relaxed way to experience the mystery and natural beauty just beyond downtown New Orleans.