Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans

4.8 (270 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Small-Group Airboat Ride and Plantation Tour from New Orleans — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Tours by Isabelle

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 1.5-hour airboat ride
Included: Transport by 14-passenger air-conditioned van, with exact pick up time provided
Included: Visit "1811 Slave revolt Exhibit"
Included: Tour of Destrehan Plantation

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Snacks and drinks (available for purchase at both gift shops)

Itinerary

Destrehan Plantation

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Stop 2

1 h 30 min Admission included

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!
New Orleans

Passing by

From New Orleans

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
The Westin New Orleans
Q&C Hotel and Bar New Orleans, Autograph Collection
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Hotel Monteleone
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
Club Wyndham Avenue Plaza
New Orleans Marriott
Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel

and 9 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Due to the nature of the airboat, pregnant women are not allowed to participate in the airboat portion of the tour.
Children under 5 are not allowed to ride the airboat..
Tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs of any kind

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time. Tours by Isabelle will contact you the day prior to your tour to provide exact pick up time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
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.

Options

8am Departure

Even with these specified times, there can be a 30 minute window before and after the stated time in which pick up occurs.

Pickup included
11:00am Departure

Departs at 11:00am.

Even with these specified times, there can be a 30 minute window before and after the stated time in which the pick-up occurs.

Pickup included