Private New Orleans Airboat Adventure
- 1h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Venture into the wild bayou of Louisiana on this thrilling airboat ride, perfect for families and nature lovers alike. Glide through the cypress swamps near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, guided by a local expert who shares insights on the unique ecosystem. Experience the excitement of spotting alligators, turtles, and various birds while enjoying the beauty of the lush scenery. Choose between small or large airboats for an intimate adventure, with both morning and afternoon tours available. Pickup from your hotel is convenient, making this an easy addition to your New Orleans itinerary. - Private small-group tours on a 10 passenger airboat - Pickup from downtown New Orleans or self-drive options available - See alligators, turtles, and diverse wildlife in their natural habitat - 2 to 4 hours of adventure tailored for all ages, with expert guides
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Private airboat ride
- Roundtrip transportation (if added on after purchase)
- Small storage space under seat
- Ear protection
- Unobstructed views
What's not
- Food and drinks (gift shop and bar available on site)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Drive-out along the Mississippi River approximately 30 miles (48 km) to the embarkation point of your airboat from your New Orleans hotel. Depending on the option you selected, board a large airboat holding 15 to 25 passengers or a small airboat limited to six to eight passengers for a more intimate, personalized experience.
Set out on a 1 hour and 45 minute tour on a 20,000-acre (8,095-hectare) tract of tidewater cypress swamp close to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Your airboat is powered by an aircraft propeller to allow a fast, fluid trip through the shallow marshes. Feel the wind on your face as you zip into bayous lined with mossy cypress and tupelo-gum trees. Prepare to see plenty of alligators in the warmer months (and warmer days in winter), some of which may be out sunning themselves on rocks! Your guide may even feed the gators, affording amazing photo opportunities. Keep your eyes open for turtles, snakes, egrets, herons and ibis. You may even catch sight of a hawk, owl or bald eagle. In the cooler months, look for white-tailed deer, raccoons and the large rodents known as nutria. Be sure to check out the indoor exhibits of alligators, including an albino alligator. Note: This tour does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off unless option selected at checkout.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please turn right on Texas Street (the next right), not Fleming Park Rd to enter the facility.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Airboat Adventures
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions (sunny or rainy); please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Reservations booked separately will NOT be guaranteed to be on the same boat
- Taxi & Ride Share services not available in our area
How it compares in New Orleans
- Its from-price is 683% above the median of the 707 experiences we list in New Orleans.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 398 of 707.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About New Orleans
New Orleans is the Louisiana city of jazz, Creole food and the French Quarter, set on a bend of the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico.
New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718 and later ruled by Spain, and the French Quarter still shows it, with wrought-iron balconies, courtyards and Jackson Square, which St Louis Cathedral overlooks. Jazz was born here, and live music pours from clubs on Frenchmen Street. The St Charles streetcar rattles beneath oaks to the mansions of the Garden District.
Top-ranked sights in New Orleans: French Quarter, Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion.
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