Did you know that our tours are group friendly? That's right - we've welcomed family groups, convention groups, school groups, and even customized tour groups from all over the United States (and beyond) right here down in the Louisiana Great Delta. So what exactly is a "group tour" and how is it di…Read More
Recently, we were delighted to host Virginia Miller and her guests for a special VIP birthday adventure down in the Mississippi River Delta. Lots of green anoles were sighted - so you can tell that Spring is definitely in the air. There were tons of Louisiana eco cultural sites to see and we had a g…Read More
The Great Delta Tours has officially launched our 2019 pre-cruise tours for the American Queen Steamboat Company! We'll be providing eco excursions for their boat trips docking in New Orleans, and look forward to many more trips like our recent inaugural venture out. On our tour last week, guests …Read More
Recently, our team at Great Delta Tours had the chance to partner with BBC Destination Management Company to host a customized ecotour for the American Sheep Industry (ASI) National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Of course we jumped at the opportunity! During the tour, we had a special chance…Read More
Recently, we were honored to have leaders of PIANO (Professional Innkeepers of America, New Orleans Chapter) on our Great Delta Tour. It was an honor to go beyond the flood walls with such a fantastic group! Local fisherman, Don Robin of Robin Seafood, visited with members in Ycloskey, LA, America…Read More
Discover Turtle Cove! Turtle Cove Research Center is an invaluable environmental resource to the Greater New Orleans Region. The Center is led by Dr. Robert Moreau, a gifted educator, researcher and environmentalist. Located on the historic Manchac Pass, a natural pass that connects Lake Pontc…Read More
New Orleanians have a deep love for their city. With that love comes a healthy respect for more than just the culture. We work to improve our city and state with environmental clean ups and restoration programs. Yet air quality has always been a more intangible issue for U.S cities. We strug…Read More
March 3rd and 4th! Come celebrate the Islenos community, one of the most rich and distinctive cultures in the south shaped by the Great Mississippi River Delta. Arriving in 1778, the Islenos were recruited by the Spanish colonial government in New Orleans to stop the westward expansion of the Britis…Read More
Experience a unique “coastal seafood adventure” to where Louisiana’ delicious seafood, served in its world famous restaurants, has been harvested for centuries by Islenos “Islanders” living in stilted homes in the quaint fishing villages of Yscloskey and Shell Beach. This New Orleans educa…Read More
The New Orleans area and its swamplands are teeming with wildlife—it’s one of the most biologically diverse areas in the country. However, this ecosystem is under increased environmental pressure due to commercial development and climate change. Coastal Louisiana loses 24 square miles of swampla…Read More