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Small-Group Airboat Swamp Adventure and Plantation Tour from New Orleans

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New Orleans, United States
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Small-Group Airboat Swamp Adventure and Plantation Tour from New Orleans
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icon5 hours 30 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Overview

Take a wild ride through the bayous of Cajun Country on this airboat adventure from New Orleans. In a small group, wind through tree‐lined swampland and spot abundant local wildlife, including nutria, alligators, and giant catfish, and stop at Destrehan Plantation to get a taste of the elegant antebellum south.
  • Enjoy a scenic drive along the shores of Lake Ponchartrain
  • Tour Destrehan Plantation with costumed guides bringing history to life
  • Free time to explore the spectacular grounds of the plantation
  • Experience real Cajun Country on a high-speed airboat ride
  • Encounter local wildlife
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Your bayou and plantation tour begins with morning pickup from your downtown New Orleans hotel. Make sure to grab breakfast and coffee before boarding the bus for the ride to your airboat launch point. In a bayou‐side Cajun Village near Paradis, Louisiana, you’ll transfer to a small airboat for an exhilarating ride. Skirt along the water, viewing the lush greenery and spotting local wildlife.      

Following your bayou adventure, enjoy a relaxing drive along Lake Pontchartrain to Destrehan Plantation, the oldest documented plantation home in the Mississippi Valley. As a costumed guide leads you through the restored antebellum mansion, hear stories of the estate’s former owners and slaves before taking a self‐guided tour through vibrant gardens and down oak‐lined paths.

The tour bus will return you to your hotel at the conclusion of the tour.
Itinerary
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Destrehan Plantation
Travel to the historic Destrehan Plantation on Louisiana's Old River Road for a guided tour. During your tour of Destrehan Plantation, professional guides will bring to life the stories of generations who lived on and worked this land. Your guides will share every detail of this mansion’s storied history with you. You’ll also hear tales of the lives of both its owners and slaves. They will also tell you about its wonderfully restored Greek Revival architecture.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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Swamp Adventures LLC
Glide comfortably over marshes, deep into secluded bayous as your professional Airboat Captain will tell you about the swamp’s fascinating fauna and flora. Hold on as you alternate between high-speed bursts and gentle cruising! There will be numerous stops with fantastic photo opportunities. You may even get to spot a bald eagle, see baby alligators, feed giant catfish, or meet a nutria face to face!
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Small-Group Airboat Swamp Adventure and Plantation Tour from New Orleans?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Small-Group Airboat Swamp Adventure and Plantation Tour from New Orleans.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Small-Group Airboat Swamp Adventure and Plantation Tour from New Orleans?
A:
The policy on sanitization is:

  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Small-Group Airboat Swamp Adventure and Plantation Tour from New Orleans.
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What is the maximum group size during Small-Group Airboat Swamp Adventure and Plantation Tour from New Orleans?
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This activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers.

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Fear, Fun, and Knowledge
LaTonya_O
, Jun 2020
This trip is a MUST!!!! I experienced a few emotions such as your fun, fear, and knowledgeable. This trip is a must go on any time you visit New Orleans Louisiana
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2020
Thank you so much Miss LaTonya, it was for sure my pleasure to organize this trip for you! ‘Fun, fear and knowledge’ should definitely be part of your experience when history and alligators come so close to you! Isabelle
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Fantastic plantation & swamp tour
Gilliam_M
, Apr 2020
I did this tour with a group of friends before we had to return to the UK early as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. Isabelle was a great and very knowledgeable tour guide. She even offered to put us up if we got stuck! This is a great combination tour to learn more about the plantation history and then the thrill of the airboat experience where we saw plenty of alligators. Thanks again to Isabelle. I highly recommend and have great memories to take me thoughts current challenging circumstances.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2020
Hello Gilliam and Thank you so very much for this wonderful review! You know, your tour was actually the very last one we were able to arrange before the outbreak! We have, of course, been completely shut down since that beautiful day out with your friendly ladies' group! It was truly a pleasure to host you all and please do come back again to Louisiana once things open back up! Sending you all our best wishes from sunny New Orleans! Red Beans and Ricely Yours, Isabelle,
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Fun group adventure
elbratka
, Oct 2019
What a fun day visiting a plantation and taking an airboat on a swamp around New Orleans. We got to see and feed the alligators, and even pet one. Our guide made it fun and informative.
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This is definitely the way to see...
Susan S
, Jul 2018
This is definitely the way to see the swamps in the New Orleans area. Our guide provided an exciting but safe ride full of alligators, scenery, and stories. The 6 of us had a fabulous time.
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Such a great experience. Would do...
Michelle H
, May 2018
Such a great experience. Would do this again in a second. Our driver was knowledgeable, respectful of the environment, kid focused pictures with alligators! and obviously loved what he does. The Plantation Tour part was interesting but really didn't come alive for us. I think our tour guide was new.
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We found the plantation tour very...
Margaret W
, May 2018
We found the plantation tour very good with a great guide who gave excellent explanations with a good mixture of humour. The swamp tour was exciting especially meeting 'Francois' the alligator. My only complaint there was no where to buy a good lunch only snacks. Came back somewhat hungry!
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We had a wonderful experience and...
Julie A
, Mar 2018
We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Guides were informative and pleasant.
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The small-group was not really...
Gianmaria P
, Mar 2018
The small-group was not really small. The airboat swamp tour took place in a big boat with 12 persons. I paid a higher price to have the chance to do it in a small group but they put together two groups...so little bit of disappointment. A part from this nice tour.
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Great fun. We came across little...
Powds
, Nov 2017
Great fun. We came across little gators but unfortunately not much else. Once the boat got up some speed it was fun. The plantation visit was interesting.
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I had the time of my life New...
Margarita G
, Oct 2017
I had the time of my life New Orleans air boat and plantation tour was awesome. i wish the air boat ride was longer however i love it i plan to go back.
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