Does anyone have any advice on swamp tours outside of New Orleans? I've heard of some that provide transportation from New Orleans. Are some better than others, etc? Thanks!

Hi Heather:

We are going this weekend to NO and are doing the Honey Island Swamp tour. They provide transportation from your hotel through an outside service (Cukie's Tours ?) for an extra fee.

I can let you know how it goes next week.

I've been on the Cyprus Swamp Tour twice and had fun both times. They provide transportation, but do yourself a favor and just go for the half-day rather than the long trip. You can only see so many herons, gators, and nutria before it becomes time to see other sites.

Heather,

Another vote for Honey Island Tours...we enjoyed it and I'm sure we did not spend a day doing it either so the shorter version was good. Maria

are mosquitos a problem? does it tend to be very sunny/hot/humid? the person im going with (my sister) is allergic to the sun. thanks!

Are the swamp tours worth the price? do you get to see any alligators?

I took the Honey Island Swamp tour last Spring. Yes, you see alligators because the guide feeds them marshmallows to get them to approach the boat. I was actually more interested in the rest of the swamp life and trees and stuff. It was fascinating, and well worth the money. I'd never seen a swamp before, and there's nothing else like it.

Hi Heather,
We did Honey tour last summer and it was great. I took about 50 pictures during the tour! We saw lots of alligators and there was no mosquitos. One tip: arrive early. The tour was schedule for 9:00 am and the boat left at 8:30. You should phone the day before to know the exact time. Swamp tour is a must when you go to NO. Have fun and don't forget french beignets at Le café du monde!