Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

4.6(431)4 hFree cancellationBy Gray Line New Orleans

About this activity

Take a thrilling airboat ride through the wetlands near New Orleans and plenty of alligators on this active, family-friendly tour. Travel over bayous and open waterways around the colorful, historic fishing village of Jean Lafitte, named after a 19th-century smuggler. Spy alligators in the wild -- as well as raccoons, native birds and large river rodents called nutria -- as your native guide provides commentary. This tour is an easy way to get out and experience the rich natural landscape around New Orleans.

What's included

✓Native guide
✓Only if transportation option is selected.
✓1 hour 45 minute airboat ride
✓Albino alligator exhibit

Not included

✕Food and drinks (available to purchase)
✕Gratuities
✕Self drive tour departs from 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067
✕Transportation not included with the self drive tour option.

Meeting and pickup

*SELF-DRIVE - NO TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED* Upon arrival, you’ll find free parking on-site and a check-in area near the dock. Look for signs for the swamp tour or the main office building, where staff will assist you and give you a wristband with your boat number.
*TOUR - WITH TRANSPORTATION* Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat
Minimum age is 5 years
Sunglasses are recommended. Please note that you are on an air-boat and may get wet.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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