Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans

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New Orleans, USA

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4 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

An airboat tour through Louisiana’s famous swamps is the perfect way to experience the untamed side of New Orleans. Aboard a small airboat (Maximum 13 passengers) explore marshes and travel deep into secluded bayous as you cruise up to 45 mph (72 kph)! Enjoy the lush scenery, watch for wildlife, and hear entertaining stories and facts from your guide on your roughly 1.5-hour airboat ride. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

What's Included

  • 1.5-hour airboat ride
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pick up time provided
  • Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

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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What To Expect

New Orleans (Pass By)

After pickup from your downtown New Orleans or French Quarter hotel, you’ll drive along the Mississippi River to a remote swamp in Cajun Country, located less than an hour away, for an exciting high-speed airboat tour. On the way, your friendly driver will provide entertaining stories and interesting facts about the region.
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Bayou Segnette State Park

Board a small airboat and relax as your professional airboat captain takes you comfortably through marshes and deep into secluded bayous. On your 1.5-hour (roughly) airboat ride, hold on tight as the airboat reaches speeds of up to 45 mph (72 kph)!See abundant cypress trees, Louisiana’s state tree, and watch for native wildlife.After your airboat tour, you’ll return to your hotel.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat
  • Sunglasses are recommended
  • For parties of up to 14 who wish to not be split up, there are 14-passenger airboats available

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-2292AIRBOAT

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Average 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 468 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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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.
  • This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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