New Orleans Small-Group Swamp Airboat Tour With Pickup
The French Quarter may be home to lively entertainment, but there’s nothing as wild as what you’ll find in the Louisiana bayous during this small-group swamp tour. Don’t worry about getting a rental car or hailing a cab, this tour includes convenient round-trip transport from downtown New Orleans. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to the Barataria Preserve, where you'll set out on an exciting adventure that combines the thrills of an airboat ride with the educational aspects of a traditional swamp tour. Your captain will alternate between thrilling high-speed bursts and a calm cruising speed. The boat sails through swampland, marshes, and a lake, giving you great opportunities to not only spot alligators, but also bald eagles, osprey, owls, and the diverse native flora before heading back to your hotel.
Highlights
- ✓Perfect for nature lovers in search of an immersive experience
- ✓Learn about the area’s fascinating flora and fauna from your guide
- ✓Alternate between high-speed bursts and gentle cruising and capture fantastic photographs during regular stops
- ✓Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your downtown New Orleans hotel
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your experience starts with hotel pick-up in New Orleans. Travel along the river to reach your destination in the swamps.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓1 hour and 40 minute airboat tour
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All children must be at least 48 inches
When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.
Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
Airboats are not handicapped accessible. There are no lifts or ramps available for use. Guests must be able to get on or off of the boat themselves or with the help of someone in their party.
Service animals are permitted but not recommended due to the volume of noise on the boat and threats of surrounding wildlife.
Emotional support animals are not permitted.
Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
**You must be out front of your location at the beginning of the pickup window or the bus will be forced to leave.** For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation. 8:00 AM pickup will be sometime between 8:00 AM and about 8:30 AM. 10:20 AM pickup will be sometime between 10:20 AM and about 10:50 AM. 12:30 PM pickup will be sometime between 12:30 PM and about 1:00 PM. 3:00 PM pickup (seasonal) will be sometime between 3:00 PM and about 3:30 PM.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
New Orleans Small-Group Swamp Airboat Tour With Pickup
The French Quarter may be home to lively entertainment, but there’s nothing as wild as what you’ll find in the Louisiana bayous during this small-group swamp tour. Don’t worry about getting a rental car or hailing a cab, this tour includes convenient round-trip transport from downtown New Orleans. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to the Barataria Preserve, where you'll set out on an exciting adventure that combines the thrills of an airboat ride with the educational aspects of a traditional swamp tour. Your captain will alternate between thrilling high-speed bursts and a calm cruising speed. The boat sails through swampland, marshes, and a lake, giving you great opportunities to not only spot alligators, but also bald eagles, osprey, owls, and the diverse native flora before heading back to your hotel.
Highlights
- ✓Perfect for nature lovers in search of an immersive experience
- ✓Learn about the area’s fascinating flora and fauna from your guide
- ✓Alternate between high-speed bursts and gentle cruising and capture fantastic photographs during regular stops
- ✓Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your downtown New Orleans hotel
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your experience starts with hotel pick-up in New Orleans. Travel along the river to reach your destination in the swamps.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓1 hour and 40 minute airboat tour
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All children must be at least 48 inches
When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.
Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
Airboats are not handicapped accessible. There are no lifts or ramps available for use. Guests must be able to get on or off of the boat themselves or with the help of someone in their party.
Service animals are permitted but not recommended due to the volume of noise on the boat and threats of surrounding wildlife.
Emotional support animals are not permitted.
Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
**You must be out front of your location at the beginning of the pickup window or the bus will be forced to leave.** For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation. 8:00 AM pickup will be sometime between 8:00 AM and about 8:30 AM. 10:20 AM pickup will be sometime between 10:20 AM and about 10:50 AM. 12:30 PM pickup will be sometime between 12:30 PM and about 1:00 PM. 3:00 PM pickup (seasonal) will be sometime between 3:00 PM and about 3:30 PM.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.