New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour over Maurepas Swamp
by Zip NOLA
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The tour begins with a safety briefing and fitting of helmets, harnesses, and lanyards before guests start the zipline adventure across the Maurepas Swamp. This guided swamp zipline tour lasts about 75 minutes and covers more than half a mile of ziplines and suspension bridges above moss-covered cypress trees. Participants will have opportunities to see alligators and various swamp animals from elevated platforms in the treetops. The Zip NOLA facility includes a 1,200 square foot gift shop offering New Orleans souvenirs, snacks, and beverages, as well as an enclosure housing baby alligators and turtles. There are also spacious restrooms, locker storage, a picnic green space, and a 2,000 square foot elevated seating area overlooking the cypress swamp, where guests can relax and observe the surrounding wildlife. Transportation is not included but can be arranged for an additional fee. The tour provides all necessary safety equipment and instructions to ensure a secure experience.
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ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THEIR SCHEDULED START TIME. Zipline through the historic and beautiful Maurepas Swamp! View the prolific New Orleans swamp eco-system from the comfort of moss covered cypress treetops. This facility is nestled on the banks of Lake Ponchartrain, in the quaint historic town of Frenier. Our course is roughly one half mile long, taking guests approximately an hour and a half to complete. Riders begin the adventure from atop our 60 foot start platform, with complete views of the magnificent Maurepas Swamp, Lake Ponchartrain, the historic town of Frenier, and even the New Orleans skyline! As riders traverse the course, they will enjoy 5 separate zip lines, two suspension bridges, and our beautiful one of a kind spiral cypress tree staircase. Prepare yourself to become immersed in nature. Aside from the incredible scenery, riders can expect the possibility of viewing alligators, turtles, snakes, whitetail deer, wild boar, raccoons, opossums, armadillos, egrets, herons, and much more from the comfort and safety of the treetops!
75 min
Meeting point
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR START TIME. Transportation is available upon request for an additional fee. If you do not require transportation, our location is 301 Peavine Rd. Laplace, LA 70068.
End point
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR START TIME. Transportation is available upon request for an additional fee. If you do not require transportation, our location is 301 Peavine Rd. Laplace, LA 70068.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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