New Orleans: Swamp Boat Ride & Whitney Plantation Tour
Chamonix
This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Whitney Plantation.
Swamp and Whitney Plantation Tour with Narrated Transportation
This tour operates in Louisiana, combining a private Manchac Swamp experience with a visit to Whitney Plantation, suitable for those interested in history and wildlife.
Highlights
- Tour combining private Manchac Swamp and Whitney Plantation
- Narrated round-trip transportation
- Audio tour of the plantation focusing on first-person slave narratives
- Guidance from local swamp boat captains on fishing, hunting, and trapping
- Opportunity to see large alligators leap for a snack
Description
Whitney Plantation, established circa 1752, is the only museum in Louisiana fully dedicated to the history of slavery. Visitors follow a self-paced audio tour featuring museum exhibits, memorial artwork, restored outbuildings, and hundreds of first-person narratives about enslaved people who lived and worked there.
The tour continues with a short ride from River Road to a private wildlife refuge within Manchac Swamp. Local Cajun captains guide a covered pontoon boat through the cypress swamp, presenting American Alligators and diverse wildlife. Learn about the history of Frenier and Cajun culture centered on fishing, hunting, and trapping.
Includes
- Narrated round-trip transportation
- Whitney Plantation admission and audio tour
- Pontoon boat cruise through Manchac Swamp
Excludes
- Tips or gratuities
- Food and drinks (available for purchase at the swamp)
It is recommended to bring dry snacks and beverages with secure lids for the ride.
Important Information
- Tour vehicles accommodate wheelchair storage. Collapsible wheelchairs fit in storage compartments. Scooter wheelchairs require special arrangements made at least 48 hours before the tour. Contact details are provided on the voucher.
- The Whitney Plantation tour is self-guided. Download the Whitney Plantation app on your smartphone or tablet for the audio tour.
- Wheelchair guests have access to the gift shop, restrooms, and museum. Plantation grounds have uneven gravel paths; viewing slave quarters is possible but entry is not.
- Swamp tours operate rain or shine.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
To prepare, bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and your camera. The best time to visit is during dry weather for more comfortable swamp exploration and wildlife viewing.
