Take a break from the hustle-bustle of New Orleans and escape to nature on this exhilarating, family-friendly airboat ride! Spot alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets and herons as you take a fast, fun ride over a tidewater cypress swamp close to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Admire moss-covered cypress and tupelo-gum trees as you explore bayous teeming with life and take advantage of incredible photo ops.
Th premium small-group tour is limited to 6 people, regular small airboat (up to 10 people) or large airboat (up to 30 people) to allow for better views of the wildlife.
Please note: If you book the self-drive option you will not receive hotel pickup. If you book the option with pickup, pickups will begin 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to tour time.
There are no rideshare or taxi services to this area. Gators are more commonly spotted in summer months.
Posted By : Christine_M
Captain Larry provided an incredible tour!!! He provided an up close experience of alligators, knew all about the flora and fauna of the region and was so entertaining!!! Best experience in New Orleans by far!!!
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 15:04:57 
Posted By : Buckeye6789
I had a great time, the guides were very knowledgable and of course the gators are something we dont see in the Buckeye state. I love that they ate marshmallows...Hilarious in my mind. Very well organized and easy to check in. I would recommend to all travelers, Priced right. Get out of New Orleans and experience some nature. It will be worth your time and as you walk to the car you will say to yourself, that was pretty cool!
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 10:41:43
Posted By : kristiec890
I grew up on the bayou in Lafitte but my sons don’t know anything about it, so I took them on this tour. They loved it. It was their favorite thing they did in the New Orleans area. For me, it was a reminder of my youth. I haven’t lived there in 30 years but I still have family there. I thought one of the guides might end up being a high school classmate, but we had Corey who is probably a lot younger than me. He was very knowledgeable and lots of fun. He is a great guide. We saw lots of alligators and it was just an overall wonderful way for me to share with my sons part of my history and a place that generations of their family had lived and love.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 17:54:48 
Posted By : Vikki_V
Greg was a fabulous tour guide! We saw several gators and learned so much about the local area and history.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 15:31:22
Posted By : Sheron_B
The exceptionally hot was expected. But the boring and underwhelming was the disappointment. Half of the time with a lower price would be more appropriate, especially in the summer.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 15:32:31
Posted By : 52harpers
This is a must if you’re in the New Orleans area! Captain Larry was the best guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and such a fun, engaged guide. When we make it back down, we will be sure to visit him again. He deserves a raise & donuts!!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 11:46:49
Posted By : Sean_U
We saw gators… up close… and it was great. Hot day, but the captain kept us moving and cool. The swamp was beautiful… Spanish moss and all. Highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 10:15:22
Posted By : David_P
Great tour! Saw a bunch of gators and other wild life. For a minute, it was a little dicey as we were surrounded by these apex predators. Tour guide Christina was very knowledgeable and handled each gator with ease. Must do if you're in New Orleans!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 18:22:38
Posted By : K906PUstephens
The airboat ride was a fun adventure. We took a small bus from the French Quarter to Lafitte, LA for the airboat ride. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip more enjoyable. It was a very hot day and the shade was welcomed. We saw numerous alligators and birds as we rode through the swamps. It was a great trip and we would recommend it when you go to Louisiana. Oh, take a hat with you!! Drink plenty of water!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 16:40:46
Posted By : BackPacker536451
This was very adventurous. The whole family enjoyed seeing all the alligators, plants, and the boat ride. Our driver was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 22:34:14
