Explore Louisiana’s Swamps on a Small-Group Airboat Tour from New Orleans
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Experience the wild side of Louisiana with a small-group Bayou airboat ride from New Orleans. Hop aboard an intimate airboat with a maximum of 13 passengers and glide through the lush marshes and secluded bayous at speeds up to 45 mph (72 kph). It’s a thrilling way to see Louisiana’s famous wetlands and spot native wildlife.
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup from downtown New Orleans or the French Quarter. As you drive through Cajun Country, your friendly guide shares stories and facts about the region’s rich history and environment. Once at the swamp, your professional airboat captain will take you deep into the marshes, where cypress trees and wildlife abound.
After approximately 1.5 hours on the water, you'll return to your hotel, having experienced the untamed beauty of Louisiana’s bayous firsthand. This tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, scenery, and local culture, all in a small-group setting for a more personalized experience.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the airboat ride?
The airboat ride lasts about 1.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
What is included in the tour?
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a 1.5-hour airboat ride, and transport in an air-conditioned 13-passenger van.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, the tour is suitable for all ages, including infants (0-5), children (6-11), and adults (12-99). It’s accessible for all physical fitness levels.
What should I bring or wear?
Dress comfortably for outdoor weather, and consider bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. Food and drinks are available for purchase, but not included.
Can I cancel the tour?
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable and the tour may be canceled due to bad weather or low participation.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Pickup is from your hotel in downtown New Orleans or the French Quarter. The exact time will be confirmed after booking. We do not pick up from airports, New Orleans East, Slidell, or the North Shore.
Free cancellation
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- 1.5-hour airboat ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pickup time provided
- Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
Not included
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
After hotel pickup, drive through Cajun Country to a remote swamp for an exciting high-speed airboat tour. Experience the marshes and bayous with your guide, then return to your hotel.
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Stop 1
Pickup from your hotel in New Orleans, then drive along the Mississippi River to a remote Cajun swamp for an exhilarating airboat ride. Your driver shares stories and facts about the region along the way.
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Stop 2
Board a small airboat and cruise through marshes and bayous at speeds up to 45 mph. Spot cypress trees and native wildlife during your roughly 1.5-hour adventure. Afterward, return to your hotel.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
Please specify your hotel at the time of booking. Pickup is available from any hotel, B&B, or select Airbnbs in downtown New Orleans, uptown near St. Charles Ave., the French Quarter, or the Westbank. Pickup does not occur at the airport, New Orleans East, Slidell, or the North Shore. The supplier will contact you the day before to confirm your exact pickup time.
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Pickup is available from 21 designated hotels. Exact times are confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 24 hours before
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours
- Tour may be canceled due to bad weather or low participation
Booking confirmation
Confirmation timing is shown at checkout with our booking partner.
From $130.00 per person
- Free cancellation
- Secure checkout with our booking partner
