Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans

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

Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

13 people

Languages

English

Overview

Experience Louisiana’s wild bayou country on an exciting, family-friendly airboat tour. This tour includes a ride on a small airboat (maximum 13 passengers) that zips through the tree‐lined marshes at speeds up to 45 mph (72 kph). While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from your guide as you view lush scenery and local wildlife, including alligators, nutria, and native birds. Pickup and drop-off from downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels included.

Enjoy the lush marsh scenery and watch for native wildlife
Hear entertaining facts and stories about the region from your guide
Small-group tour limited to 14 people ensures a more personalized experience
Transport to and from your New Orleans hotel included

What To Expect

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After pickup from your downtown New Orleans or French Quarter hotel, you’ll drive along the Mississippi River to a remote swamp in Cajun Country, located less than an hour away, for an exciting high-speed airboat tour. On the way, your friendly driver will provide entertaining stories and interesting facts about the region.

• Admission Ticket Free

Board a small airboat and relax as your professional airboat captain takes you comfortably through marshes and deep into secluded bayous. On your 1.5-hour (roughly) airboat ride, hold on tight as the airboat reaches speeds of up to 45 mph (72 kph)!

See abundant cypress trees, Louisiana’s state tree, and watch for native wildlife.

After your airboat tour, you’ll return to your hotel.

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
In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat
Not wheelchair accessible
Sunglasses are recommended
For parties of up to 14 who wish to not be split up, there are 14-passenger airboats available
Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
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
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Included/Excluded

Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pick up time provided
1.5-hour airboat ride

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Durations

4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

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

from 130 $