New Orleans: Large Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans: Large Airboat Swamp Tour
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
2 hours (approx.)
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Explore New Orleans with the Large Airboat Swamp Tour, an exciting day trip through one of America's most unique landscapes. Glide over serene waters in a large airboat and experience the vibrant ecosystem firsthand. This tour offers a thrilling adventure right within the heart of Louisiana’s famous swamps.
Explore New Orleans with the Large Airboat Swamp Tour, an exciting day trip through one of America's most unique landscapes. Glide over serene waters in a large airboat and experience the vibrant ecosystem firsthand. This tour offers a thrilling adventure right within the heart of Louisiana’s famous swamps.
Explore Louisiana's scenic swampland over an expansive area of 20,000 acres aboard a powerful airboat. The journey takes you through remote bayous lined with cypress trees and abundant wildlife.
Guided by local captains who share fascinating stories and swamp secrets, enjoy close-up views of alligators, turtles, snakes, and rare birds during the New Orleans: Large Airboat Swamp Tour.
Experience alternating high-energy bursts as your airboat glides across shallow marshes, providing thrilling moments surrounded by nature's beauty in this unique adventure through United States wetlands.
Capture stunning photographs with sunbathing gators and graceful egrets soaring above, while witnessing memorable wildlife moments during the tour. Equipment is provided to ensure you don't miss a shot.
For added convenience, transportation from your New Orleans hotel to the starting point of this exciting airboat adventure can be arranged as an optional service.
Admission for a 1 hr 45 min airboat ride through 20,000 acres of swamp
Access to expert captains/guides certified by the US Coast Guard
Entry on large airboats accommodating up to 30 passengers
Ticket includes safety equipment
Use of indoor alligator exhibits
One hotel pickup and drop-off service from New Orleans (as per option selected)
Meals and Beverages
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Great Egret perched in a swamp during Large Airboat Swamp Tour.
Experience the thrill of a New Orleans adventure with our Large Airboat Swamp Tour! Soar across 20,000 acres of scenic Louisiana swampland on a powerful airboat and explore remote bayous lined with majestic cypress trees teeming with local wildlife. As you glide through shallow marshes at exhilarating speeds, your expert US Coast Guard-certified guides will share fascinating stories and secrets about the swamp.
During this 1 hour and 45-minute journey aboard a large airboat accommodating up to 30 passengers, enjoy close-up views of alligators basking in the sun, turtles navigating through waterways, serpentine snakes slithering along banks, and rare birds soaring above. Capture stunning photographs as your guides provide insights into these memorable wildlife moments.
To enhance your experience, consider adding round-trip transportation from your New Orleans hotel for added convenience. The tour also includes indoor alligator exhibits where you can safely observe more of the swamp's inhabitants up close. With safety equipment provided and expert guidance at every turn, this airboat adventure promises to be both thrilling and educational.
Swamp with cypress trees and Spanish moss in New Orleans during an airboat tour.
Airboat Swamp Tour through lush New Orleans swamp on a sunny day.
Great Egret perched in a swamp during Large Airboat Swamp Tour.
Swamp with cypress trees and Spanish moss in New Orleans during an airboat tour.
Airboat Swamp Tour through lush New Orleans swamp on a sunny day.
Airboat with tourists exploring swamp in New Orleans.
- Select light and comfortable clothes with closed-toe shoes for outdoor activities. A camera or binoculars are recommended to capture wildlife and scenic views.
Sunscreen and insect repellent can help protect you from the sun and bugs.
Prohibited Items
- No alcohol, large bags, or bulky luggage is allowed on board.
- Pets are not permitted for safety reasons.
- The site does not allow outside food or beverages.
Glass containers are strictly forbidden throughout the property.
Accessibility Considerations
- This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users.
- It's unsuitable for guests with neck, back, heart issues, or other serious health conditions.
- Pregnant individuals should avoid this activity.
You must be able to board and disembark the airboat independently.
Tour Details
- Children under 5 need adult supervision and cannot ride alone on the boat.
- Pickup services begin approximately 75 minutes before tour departure. If you miss your pickup, there will be no rescheduling available.
- Hotel transfers are only provided to certain Downtown and French Quarter hotels.
- The tours go ahead regardless of weather conditions; dress accordingly for the forecast.
- Tickets purchased separately do not guarantee a seat together on the same boat.
- No cabs or ride-sharing services operate in the Lafitte area, so plan your transport in advance.
Alligators are often seen during warm and sunny weather (above 65°F), but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Raccoons on a tree branch during an airboat swamp tour in New Orleans.
Alligator in swamp during airboat tour in New Orleans.
Airboat with tourists exploring swamp in New Orleans.
Raccoons on a tree branch during an airboat swamp tour in New Orleans.
Alligator in swamp during airboat tour in New Orleans.
Book your tour at least a day in advance during peak season to avoid sold-out sessions and ensure you get on board for this exciting adventure.
Come prepared with lightweight clothing, closed-toe footwear, sunscreen, bug spray, and either a camera or binoculars to enhance your wildlife viewing experience.
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