Large Airboat Ride with Transportation from New Orleans
Marrero, US
89% of travellers recommend this
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Roundtrip transportation included
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1 hour 45 minute airboat ride
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Native guide in English
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Albino alligator exhibit
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Family-friendly experience
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Duration 3 hours 45 minutes
Experience thrilling airboat rides and wildlife in the wetlands of New Orleans with transportation included for a complete adventure.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Native guide -
1 hour 45 minute airboat ride
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Roundtrip transportation from the french quarter
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Albino alligator exhibit
Excluded
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Gratuities -
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Experience thrilling airboat rides and wildlife in the wetlands of New Orleans with transportation included for a complete adventure.
Highlights
- Opportunity to see alligators in the wild
- Native guide provides commentary on wildlife and history
- Experience the rich natural landscape around New Orleans
- Convenient round-trip transport from New Orleans
Meeting Point
Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)
400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130 , United States
End Point
Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)
400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130 , United States
What to expect
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Travel by air-conditioned coach from central New Orleans to the nearby fishing village of Jean Lafitte, named after an 18th-century smuggler. Home to a variety of diverse cultures, this area surrounded by Lousiana bayous has been the site of extensive logging operations, sugar and rice plantations and animal trapping enterprises over the years. Today, the people's simple way of life is a marked contrast to the hustle-bustle of New Orleans.
Barataria Preserve
You will travel through the Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Park & Preserve system. The preserve offers a taste of Louisiana's wild wetlands, protecting 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes and forests.
Airboat Adventures
In Jean Lafitte, you can get some snacks (own expense) and check out an albino alligator exhibit before boarding your airboat, a vessel that relies on an aircraft-type propeller mounted on its back to move it forward. Feel the wind in your hair as your move swiftly over the wetlands. Your native boat captain will talk about the history and culture of the area and point out wildlife as you travel. See lots of alligators lurking in the marshes, as well as local birds, raccoons and nutria -- giant river rodents that call the bayous home. Conclude your family-friendly escape to the Louisiana wetlands with coach transport back to central New Orleans.
90 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant participants
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat
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Minimum age is 5 years
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Sunglasses are recommended. Please note that you are on an air-boat and may get wet.
What our experts say
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Try the local gumbo at Jean Lafitte. -
Bring a waterproof jacket, you might get wet!
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Check out the albino alligator exhibit first.
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Consider visiting the nearby Jean Lafitte Park.
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Arrive early to enjoy the scenery at the dock.
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