Experience the iconic New Orleans swamplands during a small-group airboat tour, led by a professional guide. Alternate between adrenaline-fuelled high speeds and gentle cruising as you sail past fascinating flora and fauna. Capture fantastic photographs of alligators in their natural habitat, and relish the intimate atmosphere of a small-group, limited to only nine passengers. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned coach from your hotel in Downtown New Orleans.
Cruise the atmospheric waterways in search of ferocious alligators
Learn about the area’s fascinating flora and fauna from your professional guide
Alternate between high-speed bursts and gentle cruising and capture fantastic photographs during regular stops
Delight in the convenience of round-trip transportation from your hotel in Downtown New Orleans
What To Expect
New Orleans
Your experience starts with hotel pick-up in New Orleans.
Travel along the river to reach your destination in the swamps.
• Admission Ticket Included
Barataria Preserve
On this tour you will experience the best of both worlds: a swamp tour and an airboat ride. You will travel at high speeds in the airboat then slow down and stop for pictures. Along the way, you will get a personal tour by your local Captain. These airboats have stadium seating so the person in front of you does not obstruct your view. Every seat is great for viewing the wildlife. Yes, gators will get close – real close! Alligators do hibernate in the colder months, but the experienced captains know where to look for them. On average, during the winter, you have better than a 50/50 chance of seeing a gator. In the warmer months, you will always see a gator. You may also see bald eagles, pelicans, osprey, or owls. Airboats reach speeds of up to 35 miles an hour, and are propelled by a huge fan that will blow air from the back of the boat in excess of 200 miles an hour. These tours are truly a blast! They ride in inches of water and go places where traditional boats cannot go.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
All children must be at least 48 inches
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Include
1 hour and 40 minute airboat tour
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclude
Food and drinks
Gratuities