Large Airboat Swamp Tour with New Orleans Pick Up

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New Orleans, USA

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4 hours 15 minutes (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Experience the thrill of riding a 16-passenger airboat on a 1 hour and 40 minute New Orleans swamp tour, with informative narration provided by the captain. See alligators and other wildlife in their natural habitat during the adrenaline-fueled ride. This family-friendly tour includes the convenience of hotel transport from downtown hotels.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Pickup from most major downtown New Orleans hotels. If you hotel is not listed please list in comments area or reach out to us. If we cannot pickup from that location, we will give you the nearest pickup point to you.For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation.8:00 AM pickup will be sometime between 8:00 AM and about 8:30 AM. 10:20 AM pickup will be sometime between 10:20 AM and about 10:50 AM. 12:30 PM pickup will be sometime between 12:30 PM and about 1:00 PM. 3:00 PM pickup (seasonal) will be sometime between 3:00 PM and about 3:30 PM.

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What To Expect

New Orleans (Pass By)

This 2-hour swamp tour of New Orleans starts with pickup from your downtown hotel. After a 35-minute drive along the Mississippi River by air-conditioned van, you'll arrive at your destination.
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Barataria Preserve

Meet your airboat captain and settle into your seat on the 16-passenger vessel, then prepare for a wild ride into the swamp.Powered by a 454 Chevy engine and propelled by huge fans, the airboat travels at speeds up to 25 miles per hour (40 kph). The captain performs exhilarating high-speed maneuvers, cruises at gentle speeds, and makes plenty of photo stops while narrating on the wildlife and local flora. Alligator sightings are common in these waters, but your guide is trained to ensure safety at all times during this family-friendly outing. After your tour concludes, relax with transport back to your hotel in New Orleans.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to safety concerns, pregnant women are not allowed on this tour
  • All children must be at least 48 inches

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-15200P2

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1,381 reviews

Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 1,381 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity’s local time.
  • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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