Things to Do in New Orleans - Gator Tour

Things to Do in New Orleans - Gator Tour

A Gator Tour is one of the most popular attractions and activities within New Orleans and for obvious reasons. The Gator Tours are conducted at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, which is home to over 22,000 acres of swamp land sitting along Lake Salvador. During this tour you will be able to see alligators, turtles and birds that are within their natural habitat. The four hour tour is a must do the next time you are in New Orleans as it will be one of the most unique experiences of your life.

Things to Do in New Orleans - Gator Tour

Tours depart in the morning generally between 8:45 and 11:00 am and last roughly 4 hours. You’re picked up in the heart of the French Quarter which is within walking distance to majority of New Orleans hotel properties. You are transported out to the bayous of Louisiana in a luxury coach bus. Upon arrival you board an airboat and begin your trip through the swamps where you will spot plenty of animals including of course gators.

Things to Do in New Orleans - Gator Tour
Things to Do in New Orleans - Gator Tour
Things to Do in New Orleans - Gator Tour

Your local guide will be providing you with facts and history in regards to the gators and bayous and sometimes they will even feed some gators which will provide you with the perfect opportunity for a photo. Upon conclusion of your airboat portion of the tour, your coach bus will return you to your pick up point concluding your Gator Tour. Ask your Elite Sports Tours representative about a Gator Tour next time you are heading to New Orleans.

When considering things to do in New Orleans, try a Gator Tour! Always a popular activity for sports fans traveling to New Orleans for a New Orleans Saints game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome or a New Orleans Pelicans game at Smoothie King Center!

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