New Orleans: Oak Alley or Laura Plantation & Airboat Tour

Overview

This guided tour in Louisiana combines a visit to Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with a private airboat swamp tour, suitable for history and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Explore Oak Alley or Laura Plantation's historical sites
• Experience an airboat tour on private property
• Learn about Louisiana's culture, wildlife, and swamps
• Personalized small-group airboat tours, up to 9 passengers

Description

Begin your day with a guided visit to either Oak Alley Plantation, famous for its 19th-century live oak trees and plantation history, or Laura Plantation, noted for its Federal-style woodwork and Norman roof trusses. Each site offers distinct insights into Louisiana's past.

Following the plantation tour, embark on an airboat excursion led by a local captain. The tour explores Louisiana's swamps and wildlife in a safe, relaxed setting. Airboats accommodate up to nine passengers and include hearing protection for comfort. This tour occurs entirely on private property, providing an exclusive experience unlike typical swamp tours.

You will return to the French Quarter by late afternoon, blending historical exploration with natural adventure.

Includes

• Admission to either Oak Alley Plantation or Laura Plantation (choose one)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
• Swamp airboat tour
• Local captain and tour guide
• Wildlife sightings during airboat tour

Excludes

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Important Information

• Pickup starts at 8:00 am; be curbside and ready. Pickup time may vary by up to 30 minutes.
• The tour operates rain or shine. Severe weather may result in a refund or rescheduling.
• Airboat tour restrictions: not suitable for pregnant women, individuals with neck or back issues, wheelchair users, or children under 5 years or under 48 inches tall.
• Taxis and ride-share services may not pick up from the tour’s pickup location.
• The plantation visit lasts about 2 hours, followed by the airboat tour. Return to the French Quarter is approximately 4:45 pm, depending on traffic.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection. Morning departures help avoid midday heat. Confirm pickup details the day before your tour.