Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
by Tours by Isabelle
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$358Overview
This 5.5-hour boat tour from New Orleans begins with a 1.5-hour airboat ride through the bayous of Cajun Country. The airboat captain will provide information about the local plants and animals while navigating marshes and secluded waterways. Passengers may see alligators, giant catfish, nutrias, and bald eagles, with several stops for photos and wildlife encounters. After the swamp ride, the tour continues to Destrehan Plantation on Louisiana's Old River Road. A guided 90-minute visit covers the plantation's history, including stories of the owners and enslaved people, and explanations of the Greek Revival architecture. Transport is provided by a 14-passenger air-conditioned van with a confirmed pickup time. The tour also includes a visit to the 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit. Gratuities, snacks, and drinks are not included but can be purchased at the gift shops. The small-group setting means fewer passengers on the trip. Special restrictions apply for children under 5, pregnant women, and guests with certain health conditions due to the airboat ride.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Destrehan Plantation
Visit the historic Destrehan Plantation located on Louisiana's Old River Road. The guided tour lasts 90 minutes and covers the mansion's Greek Revival architecture. Guides share detailed stories about the generations who lived and worked on the plantation, including owners and enslaved people.
90 min
Airboat Swamp Ride
Take a 1.5-hour airboat ride through marshes and secluded bayous. The captain provides commentary on the swamp’s animals and plants. The ride alternates between fast bursts and slow cruising with multiple stops for photo opportunities. Wildlife sightings may include bald eagles, baby alligators, giant catfish, and nutrias.
90 min
New Orleans
Tour departs from New Orleans.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
by Tours by Isabelle
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$358Overview
This 5.5-hour boat tour from New Orleans begins with a 1.5-hour airboat ride through the bayous of Cajun Country. The airboat captain will provide information about the local plants and animals while navigating marshes and secluded waterways. Passengers may see alligators, giant catfish, nutrias, and bald eagles, with several stops for photos and wildlife encounters. After the swamp ride, the tour continues to Destrehan Plantation on Louisiana's Old River Road. A guided 90-minute visit covers the plantation's history, including stories of the owners and enslaved people, and explanations of the Greek Revival architecture. Transport is provided by a 14-passenger air-conditioned van with a confirmed pickup time. The tour also includes a visit to the 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit. Gratuities, snacks, and drinks are not included but can be purchased at the gift shops. The small-group setting means fewer passengers on the trip. Special restrictions apply for children under 5, pregnant women, and guests with certain health conditions due to the airboat ride.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Destrehan Plantation
Visit the historic Destrehan Plantation located on Louisiana's Old River Road. The guided tour lasts 90 minutes and covers the mansion's Greek Revival architecture. Guides share detailed stories about the generations who lived and worked on the plantation, including owners and enslaved people.
90 min
Airboat Swamp Ride
Take a 1.5-hour airboat ride through marshes and secluded bayous. The captain provides commentary on the swamp’s animals and plants. The ride alternates between fast bursts and slow cruising with multiple stops for photo opportunities. Wildlife sightings may include bald eagles, baby alligators, giant catfish, and nutrias.
90 min
New Orleans
Tour departs from New Orleans.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.