Pontoon Swamp Boat & Oak Alley Combo

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This 8.5-hour combo pairs a peaceful pontoon cruise through the bayou with a guided walk down one of the most photographed avenues in Louisiana — Oak Alley Plantation.

Your morning begins aboard a spacious, covered pontoon boat gliding beneath canopy-covered cypress trees hung heavy with Spanish moss. Your experienced native captain navigates still waterways, pointing out wild alligators gliding alongside the boat, blue herons, turtles, and wild boars along the shore, all while sharing the lore of Cajun bayou life.

After a comfortable ride aboard our executive bus, you'll arrive at Oak Alley Plantation. Built in 1839 and originally named “Bon Séjour,” the Greek Revival mansion is framed by the legendary corridor of 28 giant live oaks, planted in the early 1700s. A knowledgeable escort walks you through the “Slavery at Oak Alley” exhibit, the Confederate Commanding Officer's Tent, the Sugar Cane Theater, and an 1890s-era blacksmith shop — a place that is both postcard and classroom.

Departure is at 8:00 AM with door-to-door hotel pickup included. Bring a light jacket for the pontoon and comfortable walking shoes for the plantation.