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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.
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!
From New Orleans
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.
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans lasts about 5h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $179 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyFFLBQkc6usssi9CUbORX6Q=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyKLEnaQaJvUInmJhsVTMBYE=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 13 participants.
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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
We have a great time. Gisele the tour guide was charming. We love it. Thank you so much. I will recommend it for everyone.
Oh I am so glad you did! Thank you. I will forward this happy review to Gisele. We will be ready to welcome your friends to New Orleans.
Isabelle was an amazing tour guide—friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable! She made the entire experience so much fun while sharing fascinating stories and history along the way. We started with the small airboat tour at Ragin Cajun, where Mike kept us entertained and even taught us that alligators love marshmallows too! 🐊🍡 It was such a fun and memorable experience. Then we headed to Destrehan Plantation, where Isabelle gave us an informative and fascinating history lesson that really brought the plantation’s past to life. From the exciting airboat ride to the rich history of Destrehan Plantation, this was an unforgettable experience! I highly recommend this tour—especially if you’re looking for a fun, educational, and memorable way to experience Louisiana!
Isabelle was an amazing guide and the tour exceeded all of our expectations. Communication was clear and the transfers were great. Definitely recommend this tour.
Thank you, John. I’m so glad you and your son had fun on our swamp and Plantation tour! Hoping y’all come back to New Orleans soon Isabelle
Isabelle was so nice and knowledgeable about New Orleans! We got picked up easily at our hotel early and saw soooo many alligators on our very small almost private tour - just four of us! The plantation was also really interesting! This is a really good option for a group as it was nice mot to be on a big bus and have a much more personalized experience!
Thanks for sharing your experience! I am so glad you had fun and I had fun giving you your tour as well! Isabelle
Isabelle was very informative and kind. She was so knowledgeable and an amazing tour guide. We felt well taken care of and felt welcomed by her at every moment. Thank you Isabelle!
Thank you so much, Mike. It was my pleasure to be your Tour Guide. You guys were such a great audience. Please come back to NOLA to visit us soon Isabelle C
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
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