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Large Airboat Swamp Tour: New Orleans Wildlife Encounter

4.9

927 Ratings

New Orleans

Feel the excitement as you board a 16-seater airboat for a 2-hour swamp tour in New Orleans. The captain provides insightful commentary while you observe alligators and other wildlife in their natural surroundings during this high-energy ride. The tour, suitable for all ages, offers the added benefit of transportation from downtown hotels.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Mississippi River - This 2-hour swamp tour of New Orleans starts with pickup from your downtown hotel. After a 35-minute drive along the Mississippi River by air-conditioned van, you’ll arrive at your destination.
Barataria Preserve - Meet your airboat captain and settle into your seat on the 16-passenger vessel, then prepare for a wild ride into the swamp.

Powered by a 454 Chevy engine and propelled by huge fans, the airboat travels at speeds up to 25 miles per hour (40 kph). The captain performs exhilarating high-speed maneuvers, cruises at gentle speeds, and makes plenty of photo stops while narrating on the wildlife and local flora. Alligator sightings are common in these waters, but your guide is trained to ensure safety at all times during this family-friendly outing. After your tour concludes, relax with transport back to your hotel in New Orleans.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
All children must be at least 48 inches

Location

New Orleans

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Giusepina_p

Jun 22, 2024

Awesome - Tour bus driver was amazing! The tour was great no issues. Highly recommend this tour. Great all around!

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Excursion66301201928

Jun 21, 2024

Great tour and even got to hold a young alligator! - This is a great way to tour the swamp area and see alligators in their home territory. Travelling on the large airboat was such a buzz, and allowed up to go into some more interesting areas of the swamp. We saw lots of alligators and even got to hold a 2 year old one! Captain Ernie was amazing, and told us lots of interesting things about the alligators (don't be wearing white clothing if you fall into the water, as to the alligator you will look like a fish!). Highly recommend as a fun time and great way to see around the swamps of New Orleans.