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New Orleans Airboat Ride

4.5 (3707)
Lafitte, US
4.5 (3707)
Lafitte, US
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Escape the hustle and bustle of New Orleans and immerse yourself in a thrilling airboat ride through the enchanting cypress swamps of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Feel the wind on your face as you zip through the shallow marshes, surrounded by moss-covered trees and abundant wildlife. Spot alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets, and herons in their natural habitat. Your experienced guide will even feed the gators, creating incredible photo opportunities. Keep your eyes peeled for hawks, owls, and bald eagles soaring above, or catch a glimpse of a white-tailed deer or raccoon. This small-group tour ensures better views of the wildlife and offers a truly personalized experience. Don't miss the chance to explore this hidden gem of nature just a short drive away from the city. Book your New Orleans airboat ride now and embark on an unforgettable adventure.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours - 4 hours
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Exhilarating airboat ride through cypress swamp
  • Spot alligators, snakes, turtles, and herons
  • Incredible photo opportunities in scenic bayous
  • Limited group size for better wildlife views
  • Close proximity to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
  • Local guide
  • Airboat ride
  • Small storage space under seat
  • Roundtrip transportation (if option with transport is selected at time of booking.)
  • Ear protection
  • Unobstructed views
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks (gift shop and bar available on site)

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Introduction

Escape the busy streets of New Orleans and immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure with the exhilarating New Orleans Airboat Ride. This family-friendly tour allows you to get up close and personal with nature as you explore the stunning tidewater cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. From the moment you step onto the airboat, you'll be transported to a world of breathtaking beauty and abundant wildlife.

What to expect?

During this thrilling tour, you can expect to spot a variety of fascinating creatures, including alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets, and herons. As you zipline through the bayous, you'll have plenty of opportunities to capture incredible photos of the moss-covered cypress and tupelo-gum trees that line the waterways. The tour duration can range from 120 to 240 minutes, ensuring you have ample time to soak in the sights and sounds of this unique ecosystem.

Who is this for?

The New Orleans Airboat Ride is perfect for anyone seeking a thrilling and educational experience in nature. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a wildlife lover, or a family looking for an adventure, this tour caters to a wide range of interests and age groups. The small-group tour option, limited to six people, ensures a more intimate and personalized experience, while the larger airboat options accommodate up to 30 people for a larger group adventure.

Why book this?

With its unique selling points and advantages, the New Orleans Airboat Ride guarantees an unforgettable experience. Feel the wind on your face as you zip through the shallow marshes on an airboat powered by an aircraft propeller. Marvel at the abundance of alligators, turtles, snakes, and various bird species that call this swamp home. Capture stunning photos of the picturesque landscape and get an up-close look at the mesmerizing moss-covered trees. This tour offers a thrilling and educational adventure for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Good to know

When booking the New Orleans Airboat Ride, please note that if you choose the self-drive option, hotel pickup is not included. However, if you opt for the pickup service, the pickups will begin 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the tour time. Be sure to check out the indoor exhibits of alligators, including an albino alligator, for a unique and educational experience.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the New Orleans Airboat Ride rave about the incredible wildlife sightings, knowledgeable guides, and exhilarating ride. Many have praised the personalized experience and the opportunity to learn about the diverse ecosystem of the cypress swamp. Overall, the tour has received high praise for its ability to provide an unforgettable and captivating adventure in the heart of nature.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Mississippi River

(Pass by)

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.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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.

Reviews

(3707)

4.5 (3707)

T5434PTlesleyb

Booked to go unfortunately our transport was delayed getting to our hotel that day and even though I tried contacting tour operator numerous times on various platforms that day to reschedule they didn’t respond . NO CUSTOMER SERVICE at all . Money down the drain .

577jayleenr

Captain Ramon was informative and knowledgeable . We even name a gator (chapo) I will recommend him to anyone . Thank you captain Ramon I had a blast with you. He even kiss the gator for us

Gonzalo_H

The boat captain was outstanding with great knowledge of the entire echo system. The ride was great fun as well!!!

sportrocket

Nice boat ride. Not happy that they said Uber could not get us there & we had to pay $30 a person extra for transportation. Also , 2 boats broke down & we had to wait 30 minutes for the people to get back on our bus

todd_h

Beautiful boat road. Saw 12 or so gators. Captain was informative and funny. Lots of good photo ops.

Christina_S

Highly recommend. The captain was very entertaining and informative. We saw a lot of wildlife. We loved our trip!

Catherine_L

The guide was wonderful. Made sure we saw and interacted with some gators. May is a great time to go and see them, end of mating season. Great airboat ride with lots of gators!

OnAir41046

This is the worst company for customer satisfaction. We paid for small group on small boat and had a not very nice person for a captain who happened to cut our tour 45 minutes short. He also made derogatory comments about New Yorkers. He also had the nerve to ask for tips before we even put our feet on dry ground. I do not recommend this company. They won’t even address or answer any emails or phone calls. Not worth the money we paid.

Lesley_B

I would not recommend this tour . NO CUSTOMER SERVICE . Contacted you 6 am yesterday in the morning to reschedule And at other times also during the day as our transport was delayed no response what so ever on WhatsApp and through Viator from you . and I will be reviewing on there also !

michaeldH4342XJ

Amazing views and captain Larry was very knowledgeable! Great experience and recommend to anyone looking for a neat way to experience the alligators.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-21 17:43