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From Lafitte: Swamp Tours South of New Orleans by Airboat

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443 reviews
Activity provider:Airboat Adventures llc
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Water activity

From Lafitte: Swamp Tours South of New Orleans by Airboat

Activity provider:Airboat Adventures llc
4.7  / 5
443 reviews

From $59 per person

Glide over the swamps of New Orleans by airboat and experience the bayou landscape like never before. Explore the wetlands of Lafitte in Bayou Barataria, looking for alligators, turtles, native birds, and more.

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Duration 105 minutes - 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
For guests who do not have access to a car, hotel pickup from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter is available on request. Pickup is about 1 hour and 15 minutes before the tour time shown for this option.
Small group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Glide over the swamps of Louisiana on board a unique airboat
  • Nip down tiny canals hidden deep in the swamp
  • Meet Sugar and Flour, the only albino alligators on the bayou
  • Look out for alligators, turtles, and native birds
  • See beautiful and secluded areas of Louisiana
Full description
Climb aboard a unique airboat to explore Louisiana’s wetlands south of New Orleans in a truly unique fashion. Board an airboat just 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans, and listen to informative commentary as you zip through the bayou and squeeze into tiny canals hidden deep in the swamp. For 105 minutes, the captains at Airboat Adventures share some of the most beautiful and secluded areas of Louisiana. Wildlife such as alligators, turtles, and birds are common sights, but you never know what else might come out to visit! Round-trip transfers are available from New Orleans for guests without a car. Upon arrival, check in to the Airboats Adventures facilities, before departing on the airboat to zip across the swamps. Grab a snack at the gift shop, or check out Sugar and Flour, the only albino alligators on the bayou. Picnic tables are available both inside and out, where you can relax before your airboat departure. The boats can hold between 6 and 30 people. Opt for a small boat, with a capacity of up to 10 passengers, for a more personal tour, when the captain can spend more time with each guest. But even the large boats, with capacity for up to 30 passengers, allow an up-close experience with the wildlife of the Louisiana swamps. Sit back and enjoy the ride through a unique landscape, and listen as you captain feeds you fascinating bayou facts. You never know; he might haul in a ‘gator if the opportunity arises, or even let you hold a baby ‘gator!
Includes
  • 1.75-hour airboat boat tour
  • Captains with US Coast Guard certification
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks (gift shop and bar available onsite)
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • Children under 5 years

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Meeting point

Meet at Airboat Adventures at 5145 Fleming Park Rd, Lafitte, LA 70067. We are located approximately 40 minutes from New Orleans. Please note that cab and Uber services do not pick up in this area. Please arrive at the gift shop facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in time to receive your wristband. The check-in desk will be on your left when you enter the building.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Tours are subject to cancellation in dangerous weather
  • Airboats are high speed, open boats without a top. The tour operator is not responsible for any cameras/video equipment lost or damaged due to water, splashes, or rain
  • Pregnant women, children under 5 years old, and people with neck/back problems are not allowed to ride airboats

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 443 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Jeffrey – United StatesJune 20, 2023 – Verified booking
Ramon was our guide he was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the area. We saw lots of alligators up close and from afar I was nervous at first only because it was my first time on an airboat but Ramon eased the nervousness away.. definitely worth it.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesMarch 19, 2023 – Verified booking
Our guide T. Earl was AMAZING! He was interactive, funny and very knowledgeable. T.Earl made sure everyone got to see gators, had a good time and he answered ALL of the questions. Highly recommend! Also I would suggest opting for the transportation to airboat adventures.
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Dawn – United StatesMarch 13, 2023 – Verified booking
I have a 16yr old son that does impress easily. Usually he just sulks and marvels over his father's and my stupidity, while he locks himself in his room and says things like, "I know what I'm doing okay?", but even he, was impressed, and loved this trip. Our 10yr old daughter, and annoying little sister to her brother said, "I hope we see an alligator", we'll guess WHAT? We got alligators, 105 minutes of the kids not fighting, and memories to last a lifetime. This trip was amazing.
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