Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Description
Get ready for an exhilarating 1.5 hour airboat ride deep into secluded bayous in Cajun Country. You will see all sorts of wildlife on your journey - alligators, giant catfish and nutrias. Then, continue onto Destrehan Plantation for a glimpse into the historic past of New Orleans. The small-group atmosphere ensures a more personal experience.
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Itinerary
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.
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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Pickup Locations & Times
Please specify hotel at time of purchase. We pick up in New Orleans at any hotel, Bed & Breakfast or select Airbnbs, uptown (close to St. Charles Ave.), in (or close to) the French Quarter, and on the Westbank. We do not pick up by the airport, in New Orleans East, in Slidell, or on the North Shore. Supplier will contact you the day before your tour to give you an exact pick up time.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- 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.
Reviews(262)
We were picked up on time at our hotel. Our guide, Rene, explained our schedule and gave us a guided tour through New Orleans as he drove us to Ragin Cajun Airboats. The airboat tour was about 90 minutes and our guide explained the bayou habitat where we had many encounters with alligators and birds. We cruised slowly to see everything but also had several exhilarating high speed runs. Then it was a short drive to the Destrehan Plantation for an interesting and informative tour. On our way back to our hotel Rene told us stories about New Orleans as only a native can. He was a wonderful guide and we were all very happy with this tour.
Isabelle was fantastic, and the events were great.
Thank you so much, Lon So happy you enjoyed! Cordially Isabelle C.
Very nice tour guide. The pick up and drop off process was seamless. The airboat ride was fun and the guide was informative, funny and kind. We say many gators, big and small. They supply ear protection as it is loud. The tour of the plantation was sobering and interesting. The guide was knowledgeable. He had done a lot of research about the people who lived and worked there.
Thanks Brian, yes indeed, "Informative, funny and kind" is what we aim to be! I will pass along your great compliments to all involved! Isabelle C.
We love the tour! It was great to get out of the city a bit & spend some time in the swamp & seeing the nature there. Lots of gators! The plantation tour was informative & all the guides were great. Highly recommend!
Oh yes, we are so happy you enjoyed our all-day Grand tour. It's such a great way to get in the bayou, see the swamp wildlife and also visit plantations! Isabelle C.
We had a very nice day with Isabel. Isabel has been a wonderful host and tried to accommodate us and the rest of the group as much as she can. She has shared her impressive knowledge and enthusiasm about New Orleans with us. Thank you Isabel!
Oh Adrien, you are very welcome indeed! I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in our awesome City of New Orleans! Isabelle
Very good tour if you are in New Orleans. We left 11am from the hotel door and 4:30 we were back after a great adventure through the swamps and a moment of cultural and historical encounter on the plantations. Our guide Rene, the most!
Muchísimas gracias, Diego. Fue un placer ensenándoles la historia y belleza de Luisiana! Compartiré tus amables palabras con Rene! Ojala que van a regresar pronto a Nueva Orleans. Isabelle C. Tours By Isabelle
Very knowledgeable guide. Very enjoyable experience. Saw a family of alligators. Mom and babies! Would highly recommend. Air boat was great as well!
Thanks Alan! Yes, we do see a lot of gators, big and small, as long as the temp. is above 70 degrees... I am so happy you enjoyed! Cordially, Isabelle C.
This tour was perfect for our family! Isabelle was very kind and knowledgeable and the staff at the airboat and plantation had very interesting information they shared in an engaging way. We would recommend this tour 100%
Wow! Thank you, you make my day! Have a happy Thanksgiving and please come back to visit us soon! Cordially, Isabelle C.
10/10 Would book again! Isabella was super sweet gave us so much history and information about the city and was on time and communicative regarding pick up & drop off. The airboat guy was hilarious and was able to tell us some information about the swamp and showed us pictures of the alligators because it was too cold to see them (but we knew that so it was okay)
Amazing trip, a must go. Isabelle is amazing. She catered to everyone on the trip. Adventures and education the entire trip.
Wow! Thank you, you guys were a great audience to work for! Please come back to NOLA soon! Cordially, Isabelle C
