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New Orleans: Small Airboat Ride
Experience a guided small airboat adventure, spot Louisiana wildlife and explore scenic swamps near Jean Lafitte. Perfect for families.
1 hr 45 mins
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
New Orleans: Small Airboat Ride
Experience a guided small airboat adventure, spot Louisiana wildlife and explore scenic swamps near Jean Lafitte. Perfect for families.
1 hr 45 mins
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
New Orleans: Small Airboat Ride
Experience a guided small airboat adventure, spot Louisiana wildlife and explore scenic swamps near Jean Lafitte. Perfect for families.
1 hr 45 mins
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
Highlights
Scenic small airboat journey through Louisiana swamps
Guided by a knowledgeable local expert
Opportunities to observe native wildlife
Optional roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels
What’s Included
Airboat ride
Local guide
Roundtrip transportation if selected at checkout
Hearing protection
Under-seat storage space
Explore Louisiana Swamps on a Small Airboat Tour
Set out on a family-friendly adventure through the captivating bayous near the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. This small airboat tour offers you the chance to see a unique side of Louisiana’s natural landscapes, rooted in a region rich with history and wildlife.
Journey into a Cypress Swamp
Board a nimble airboat designed for smaller groups, which gives you an intimate and immersive way to explore the winding bayous and calm backwaters. Your path takes you beneath moss-laden cypress trees and over the silent waters that were once a haven for the historic smuggler Jean Lafitte.
Travel through moss-draped cypress forests
See remote areas unreachable by larger boats
Enjoy a personalized setting with a smaller group
Discover Local Wildlife
Your guide, a local expert with extensive knowledge of the area, will share stories about the swamp’s ecosystem and cultural importance. Keep your eyes open for alligators basking in the sun, turtles perched on fallen logs, wading birds like egrets and herons, and other native animals that make this environment their home.
Spot alligators, turtles, snakes and a variety of birds
Learn about local flora and fauna from your guide
Have your questions answered throughout the tour
Convenient Tour Options
You have the option to drive yourself to the launch point or choose roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels. Hotel pickups begin 75 minutes before the tour start, due to the park’s distance from the city center. Please note that taxis and rideshares do not service this area, so plan accordingly if you’re arriving independently.
Morning and afternoon departures available
Hotel pickup offered if selected
Small groups limited to ten guests
What to Expect on Your Excursion
On board, you’ll find hearing protection for your comfort and under-seat storage for personal items. Tours are suitable for families and individuals looking to experience Louisiana’s wetlands in a memorable and responsible way.
Suitable for families and nature lovers
Multiple departure times make scheduling easy
Duration: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
Book your New Orleans: Small Airboat Ride tickets now!
Follow all instructions from your airboat guide
Keep hands inside the boat at all times
Do not feed or disturb wildlife
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No large bags or luggage allowed
What wildlife can I expect to see on the airboat ride?
You may see alligators, turtles, birds like egrets and herons, and other swamp wildlife.
How many people are in each small group tour?
Each small airboat tour is limited to a maximum of ten guests.
What should I wear for the airboat tour?
Wear comfortable clothes and bring sun protection. Hearing protection is provided.
Is transportation from New Orleans included?
Roundtrip transportation is available if selected during the booking process.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure
Hotel pickup is only available if selected during booking
No taxi or rideshare service at the meeting point
Bring sun protection and comfortable attire
Not wheelchair accessible
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience
Highlights
Scenic small airboat journey through Louisiana swamps
Guided by a knowledgeable local expert
Opportunities to observe native wildlife
Optional roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels
What’s Included
Airboat ride
Local guide
Roundtrip transportation if selected at checkout
Hearing protection
Under-seat storage space
Explore Louisiana Swamps on a Small Airboat Tour
Set out on a family-friendly adventure through the captivating bayous near the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. This small airboat tour offers you the chance to see a unique side of Louisiana’s natural landscapes, rooted in a region rich with history and wildlife.
Journey into a Cypress Swamp
Board a nimble airboat designed for smaller groups, which gives you an intimate and immersive way to explore the winding bayous and calm backwaters. Your path takes you beneath moss-laden cypress trees and over the silent waters that were once a haven for the historic smuggler Jean Lafitte.
Travel through moss-draped cypress forests
See remote areas unreachable by larger boats
Enjoy a personalized setting with a smaller group
Discover Local Wildlife
Your guide, a local expert with extensive knowledge of the area, will share stories about the swamp’s ecosystem and cultural importance. Keep your eyes open for alligators basking in the sun, turtles perched on fallen logs, wading birds like egrets and herons, and other native animals that make this environment their home.
Spot alligators, turtles, snakes and a variety of birds
Learn about local flora and fauna from your guide
Have your questions answered throughout the tour
Convenient Tour Options
You have the option to drive yourself to the launch point or choose roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels. Hotel pickups begin 75 minutes before the tour start, due to the park’s distance from the city center. Please note that taxis and rideshares do not service this area, so plan accordingly if you’re arriving independently.
Morning and afternoon departures available
Hotel pickup offered if selected
Small groups limited to ten guests
What to Expect on Your Excursion
On board, you’ll find hearing protection for your comfort and under-seat storage for personal items. Tours are suitable for families and individuals looking to experience Louisiana’s wetlands in a memorable and responsible way.
Suitable for families and nature lovers
Multiple departure times make scheduling easy
Duration: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
Book your New Orleans: Small Airboat Ride tickets now!
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure
Hotel pickup is only available if selected during booking
No taxi or rideshare service at the meeting point
Bring sun protection and comfortable attire
Not wheelchair accessible
Follow all instructions from your airboat guide
Keep hands inside the boat at all times
Do not feed or disturb wildlife
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No large bags or luggage allowed
What wildlife can I expect to see on the airboat ride?
You may see alligators, turtles, birds like egrets and herons, and other swamp wildlife.
How many people are in each small group tour?
Each small airboat tour is limited to a maximum of ten guests.
What should I wear for the airboat tour?
Wear comfortable clothes and bring sun protection. Hearing protection is provided.
Is transportation from New Orleans included?
Roundtrip transportation is available if selected during the booking process.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience
Highlights
Scenic small airboat journey through Louisiana swamps
Guided by a knowledgeable local expert
Opportunities to observe native wildlife
Optional roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels
What’s Included
Airboat ride
Local guide
Roundtrip transportation if selected at checkout
Hearing protection
Under-seat storage space
Explore Louisiana Swamps on a Small Airboat Tour
Set out on a family-friendly adventure through the captivating bayous near the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. This small airboat tour offers you the chance to see a unique side of Louisiana’s natural landscapes, rooted in a region rich with history and wildlife.
Journey into a Cypress Swamp
Board a nimble airboat designed for smaller groups, which gives you an intimate and immersive way to explore the winding bayous and calm backwaters. Your path takes you beneath moss-laden cypress trees and over the silent waters that were once a haven for the historic smuggler Jean Lafitte.
Travel through moss-draped cypress forests
See remote areas unreachable by larger boats
Enjoy a personalized setting with a smaller group
Discover Local Wildlife
Your guide, a local expert with extensive knowledge of the area, will share stories about the swamp’s ecosystem and cultural importance. Keep your eyes open for alligators basking in the sun, turtles perched on fallen logs, wading birds like egrets and herons, and other native animals that make this environment their home.
Spot alligators, turtles, snakes and a variety of birds
Learn about local flora and fauna from your guide
Have your questions answered throughout the tour
Convenient Tour Options
You have the option to drive yourself to the launch point or choose roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels. Hotel pickups begin 75 minutes before the tour start, due to the park’s distance from the city center. Please note that taxis and rideshares do not service this area, so plan accordingly if you’re arriving independently.
Morning and afternoon departures available
Hotel pickup offered if selected
Small groups limited to ten guests
What to Expect on Your Excursion
On board, you’ll find hearing protection for your comfort and under-seat storage for personal items. Tours are suitable for families and individuals looking to experience Louisiana’s wetlands in a memorable and responsible way.
Suitable for families and nature lovers
Multiple departure times make scheduling easy
Duration: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
Book your New Orleans: Small Airboat Ride tickets now!
Follow all instructions from your airboat guide
Keep hands inside the boat at all times
Do not feed or disturb wildlife
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No large bags or luggage allowed
What wildlife can I expect to see on the airboat ride?
You may see alligators, turtles, birds like egrets and herons, and other swamp wildlife.
How many people are in each small group tour?
Each small airboat tour is limited to a maximum of ten guests.
What should I wear for the airboat tour?
Wear comfortable clothes and bring sun protection. Hearing protection is provided.
Is transportation from New Orleans included?
Roundtrip transportation is available if selected during the booking process.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure
Hotel pickup is only available if selected during booking
No taxi or rideshare service at the meeting point
Bring sun protection and comfortable attire
Not wheelchair accessible
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience
Highlights
Scenic small airboat journey through Louisiana swamps
Guided by a knowledgeable local expert
Opportunities to observe native wildlife
Optional roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels
What’s Included
Airboat ride
Local guide
Roundtrip transportation if selected at checkout
Hearing protection
Under-seat storage space
Explore Louisiana Swamps on a Small Airboat Tour
Set out on a family-friendly adventure through the captivating bayous near the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. This small airboat tour offers you the chance to see a unique side of Louisiana’s natural landscapes, rooted in a region rich with history and wildlife.
Journey into a Cypress Swamp
Board a nimble airboat designed for smaller groups, which gives you an intimate and immersive way to explore the winding bayous and calm backwaters. Your path takes you beneath moss-laden cypress trees and over the silent waters that were once a haven for the historic smuggler Jean Lafitte.
Travel through moss-draped cypress forests
See remote areas unreachable by larger boats
Enjoy a personalized setting with a smaller group
Discover Local Wildlife
Your guide, a local expert with extensive knowledge of the area, will share stories about the swamp’s ecosystem and cultural importance. Keep your eyes open for alligators basking in the sun, turtles perched on fallen logs, wading birds like egrets and herons, and other native animals that make this environment their home.
Spot alligators, turtles, snakes and a variety of birds
Learn about local flora and fauna from your guide
Have your questions answered throughout the tour
Convenient Tour Options
You have the option to drive yourself to the launch point or choose roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels. Hotel pickups begin 75 minutes before the tour start, due to the park’s distance from the city center. Please note that taxis and rideshares do not service this area, so plan accordingly if you’re arriving independently.
Morning and afternoon departures available
Hotel pickup offered if selected
Small groups limited to ten guests
What to Expect on Your Excursion
On board, you’ll find hearing protection for your comfort and under-seat storage for personal items. Tours are suitable for families and individuals looking to experience Louisiana’s wetlands in a memorable and responsible way.
Suitable for families and nature lovers
Multiple departure times make scheduling easy
Duration: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
Book your New Orleans: Small Airboat Ride tickets now!
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure
Hotel pickup is only available if selected during booking
No taxi or rideshare service at the meeting point
Bring sun protection and comfortable attire
Not wheelchair accessible
Follow all instructions from your airboat guide
Keep hands inside the boat at all times
Do not feed or disturb wildlife
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No large bags or luggage allowed
What wildlife can I expect to see on the airboat ride?
You may see alligators, turtles, birds like egrets and herons, and other swamp wildlife.
How many people are in each small group tour?
Each small airboat tour is limited to a maximum of ten guests.
What should I wear for the airboat tour?
Wear comfortable clothes and bring sun protection. Hearing protection is provided.
Is transportation from New Orleans included?
Roundtrip transportation is available if selected during the booking process.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience
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