Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
- Duration1h 45m
- Max Travelers25 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdventure Tours, Airboat Tours
Overview
Take a thrilling airboat ride through the wetlands near New Orleans and plenty of alligators on this active, family-friendly tour. Travel over bayous and open waterways around the colorful, historic fishing village of Jean Lafitte, named after a 19th-century smuggler. Spy alligators in the wild — as well as raccoons, native birds and large river rodents called nutria — as your native guide provides commentary. This tour is an easy way to get out and experience the rich natural landscape around New Orleans.
What's included
Native guide
Only if transportation option is selected.
1 hour 45 minute airboat ride
Albino alligator exhibit
What's Not included
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Self drive tour departs from 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067
Transportation not included with the self drive tour option.
Itinerary
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.
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.
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. nnYour 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. nnConclude your family-friendly escape to the Louisiana wetlands with coach transport back to central New Orleans.
From New Orleans
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat
Minimum age is 5 years
Sunglasses are recommended. Please note that you are on an air-boat and may get wet.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.