Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup | La Vacanza Travel

Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
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  • 2 hours
  • New Orleans
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Experience the other Swamp Tour in New Orleans. This destination is only 35 minutes from New Orleans yet a world apart. Hold onto your hat! This New Orleans airboat tour is a high speed adventure that is part tour and part ride. This boat has a maximum of six to nine passengers to ensure a small, personal and uncrowded experience.

Itinerary
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Pass By: New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

Your experience starts with hotel pick-up in New Orleans.
Travel along the river to reach your destination in the swamps.

Stop At: Barataria Preserve, Marrero, LA

On this tour you will experience the best of both: 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 that the person in front of you does not obstruct your view. Every airboat seat is great for experiencing the tour and viewing the wildlife. Yes, gators will get close, real close. So close that you will be able to look into those reptilian eyes.

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. Every New Orleans Airboat Tour is unique and you never know what will be around the next corner. The area toured is a combination of Swamp, Marsh and Lake. So you may see anything from a Bald Eagle to a Pelican to Osprey our even an Owl, its that diverse. The airboats are driven by a 454 Chevy Engine that will produce speeds of up to 35 miles an hour. They 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. The boats were designed to take you to inaccessible areas of the swamp, places that you cannot reach by foot or car. It is a unique experience.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • 1 hour and 40 minute airboat tour
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Barataria Preserve

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup from any major downtown New Orleans hotel. For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation.

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

Brandi_M

18 Apr, 2024

Absolutely awesome!!! Ian was incredible and we had such a great time. Saw a ton of gators, owls, etc. Such a cool experience!

Stephen_F

16 Apr, 2024

Bald man with long beard was an INCREDIBLE guide. He answered questions about conservation, economic incentives in the area for tourism, and he never dummied his responses to my questions down to the level of stupid tourists, which is what most guides do. BRAVO!

Meander17783625964

14 Apr, 2024

Very worthy tour. Much more than an alligator tour, also a very educational experience. Captain Jason was very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Lisa_K

14 Apr, 2024

Our boat driver/ tour guide scratched the chin of the ‘gator!! 😳 We also held a baby alligator in our palms.

Linda_G

14 Apr, 2024

Rocky our tour guide was very informative, patient, and took his time explaining things. Our group of 4 was happy with the entire experience.

User's Picture Gallery

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Swamp, marsh, canals, lakes and bayou’s

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Alligator pets

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Unmissable

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Highlight of our trip

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5 Stars! Rocky is awesome!

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Going down the Bayou

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Had a time with tour...

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AMAZING

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Alligator Dundee!

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Highlight of our New Orleans Trip!

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Best trip ever

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Great tour

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The Swamp tour.

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Best Swamp Tour

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Fantastic swamp tour with Captain Trey!

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Even the winter is still a great time on the swamp

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Loved our airboat tour

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Held a baby alligator

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Airboat out to the swamp, the bayou, and the lake.

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Fun air boat trip

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Captain Ernie was the best Guide Ever!

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Swamp Tour you don’t want to miss.

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Definitely would recommend this adventure!

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Great experience

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