New Orleans: Airboat Swamp Adventure with Transportation
French Quarter, New Orleans
Take a high speed ride through the swamps and bayous of South Louisiana!
Experience an airboat tour through Louisiana's Barataria Basin wetlands, ideal for families and wildlife enthusiasts near New Orleans.
Highlights
- Round-trip transportation (if option with transportation is selected)
- Exciting ride through swamp, bayou, and open waterways of Barataria Basin
- Access to marshland only reachable by airboat
- Opportunity to see native wildlife in their natural habitat
- Guided commentary from a local tour captain
Description
Take a 1.5 to 2-hour airboat tour through Louisiana's wetlands and observe numerous alligators and other wildlife. Travel at speeds up to 40 mph across the bayou, then slow down for photo stops and detailed insights from an experienced local guide.
The agile airboats navigate deep into marshes inaccessible to traditional boats, placing you in prime locations to spot wild alligators, raccoons, native birds, and large river rodents known as nutria. Your native guide shares engaging commentary throughout the tour.
Explore bayous and open waterways surrounding the historic fishing village of Jean Lafitte, named after the 19th-century smuggler. This tour offers a dynamic way to experience the natural landscapes near New Orleans.
Includes
- Round-trip motorcoach transportation (if option with transportation is selected)
- 1.5 to 2-hour airboat swamp tour
- Experienced local guide
- Live albino alligators exhibit
Excludes
- Tips or gratuities
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Important Information
- Children under 5, pregnant women, and guests with back or neck injuries cannot participate
- In case of bad weather, tours may be shortened, postponed, or replaced with a covered boat tour
- Tour operates rain or shine; ponchos are available for purchase at the swamp
- Wear comfortable casual clothes suitable for weather; you may get wet
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your preferred departure time. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and a camera for wildlife photos. The best time to visit is during dry and mild weather months.
