Voyage on the Vermilion - Bayou Boat Tours
Experience the tidal river known a the Bayou Vermilion while riding a traditionally built bateau, Cocodrie!
The compelling voyage, guided by a National Park Service Interpretive Ranger, begins with fascinating information about the Vermilion River as a historical, cultural, and natural resource treasure.
Spring boat tours will begin the first Saturday in March and end the last Saturday in May. During this time, tours will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday through Saturday.
Fall boat tours will begin on the first Saturday in September and end the last Saturday in November. During this time, tours will take place on Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
*Boat tours will take place weather permitting.
Two options are available:
Boat Tour Only
Includes the hour and a half guided boat tour of the Bayou Vermilion. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), and $6 for students (4-18).
Cultural and Boat Tour Package
Includes guided boat tour, buffet lunch at Vermilionville, and self-guided tour of Vermilionville. Schedules for this package are as follows:
10:30am - Boat tour 12pm - Lunch 1pm - Vermilionville
Cost is $24 for adults, $22 for seniors (62+), and $16 for students (4-18).
Call 866-99-BAYOU or 337.233.4077 to make reservations or for more information.
To learn more the Bayou Vermilion canoe trips, call 237-8360 or visit www.bayouvermilion.org
This program is a collaborative effort of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Acadian Cultural Center and Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District, and the Vermilionville Foundation.