Airboat Tour
Adventure through the most authentic swamps of New Orleans for an hour 1 hour and 45 minute fast and furious airboat ride. You will see swamp wildlife such as alligators, birds, hawks, snakes and much more. Learn about the biodiversity of the Louisiana marshes and take amazing photographs with real alligators. Customers can select our pickup and drop off service (from most hotels in the French Quarter / City Center) or choose to drive out to the docks.
- Admire tons of swamp wildlife.
- Panoramic airboat tour in a swamp.
- Take amazing pictures with crocodiles.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Sunday
DURATION
1 hour and 45 minutes
START LOCATION
Your Hotel in New Orleans / Drive out to the docks
END LOCATION
Your Hotel in New Orleans / Drive out to the docks
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
Related places and things to do
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New Orleans, United States
Wildlife Experiences
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Adventure Tours
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Water Activities
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Detailed Description
Once you arrive at the swamp via pickup or drive out, you will board the airboats departing at 9:45 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM or 4:00 PM* (*Seasonal). Then, you can enjoy an hour and 45 minutes guided airboat ride tour of authentic New Orleans swamp, where you will admire wild animals such as alligators, hawks, bald eagles, snakes and more.
Then, you will have time to go down and explore the swamp and waterways of the true side of New Orleans. Even, you will be able to appreciate some crocodiles very closely while you can take amazing pictures with them. In the end, you will return to the pier where you will be transported back to your hotel.
Note:
- Airboat tours can be booked by parties between 1 and 20 people.
- To ride, you must be at least 48 inches tall, not an expecting mother, and free from all back and neck pain or medical issues.
- When booking this tour through Tiqy, you will receive a $ 5.00 USD off on the tour price when mentioning Tiqy.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Adults (P/P) - Airboat with hotel pick up and drop off | 119.00 (USD) |
| Adults (P/P) - Airboat without hotel pick up and drop off | 99.00 (USD) |
Included
- Airboats for 1 to 20 passengers.
- Photos with alligators and wildlife.
- Optional pickup and drop off from your hotel (anywhere in New Orleans city centre, otherwise the tour operator will provide an address to meet at after booking).
Recommended
- Guests can bring your drinks in a personal cooler (including alcohol).
- Glass bottles are not allowed.
- Wear comfortable and cool clothes.
- You will be most of the time on the water, so it is better not to wear any kind of jewellery or valuables.
- Sunscreen.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What kind of swamp tours do you offer?
We have small Airboats that seat 1-7 people. Larger Airboat seating 1-20 people and Covered Tour Boats (link to this other tour).
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Do you offer private tours?
Yes! Please give us a call to make the arrangements.
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What kind of animals will we see?
There are all sorts of avians (birds) , reptiles, insects and mammals in the swamp. They all can be more active at different hours depending on the conditions, weather and season. Your boat captain will put you on the best tour possible to see as much as possible.
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Is alcohol allowed?
Of course, It’s Louisiana! Let the good times roll! Please keep in mind this is a family-friendly tour. No glass, please.
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When is Bayou Swamp Tours open?
We are open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week. Our phone lines are open even later for reservations!
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Are there mosquitoes in the swamp?
Yes, but they rarely come out during the day. Please leave the spray at home
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What happens if the weather is bad?
Weather calls are up to the boat captain, as he is the subject matter expert. Typically storms blow over fairly quickly and you are still able to get on the water and enjoy your swamp tour. However, severe weather can abbreviate or cancel tours.
