Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans

New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

13 people

Languages

English

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

What To Expect

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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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies for all children and infants
Due to the nature of the airboat, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, people with back or neck issues or recent surgeries are not allowed to participate.
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

Transport by 14-passenger air-conditioned van, with exact pick up time provided
1.5-hour airboat ride
Tour of Destrehan Plantation

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Durations

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

from 179 $