New Orleans Airboat Ride near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
by Airboat Adventures
Choose from 5 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.$102.60Overview
Travel about 30 miles along the Mississippi River from New Orleans to the airboat launch site near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Depending on the selected option, board a large airboat carrying 15 to 25 passengers or choose a smaller boat limited to 6 to 8 people for closer wildlife viewing. The ride lasts between two and four hours. The tour includes a 1 hour and 45 minute airboat trip through a 20,000-acre tidewater cypress swamp powered by an aircraft propeller. The boat moves quickly through shallow marshes lined with moss-covered cypress and tupelo-gum trees. Wildlife sightings often include alligators, turtles, snakes, egrets, herons, and ibis. In warmer months, alligators frequently sun themselves on rocks, and the guide may feed them for photo opportunities. Birds such as hawks, owls, and bald eagles can also be spotted. Cooler months may reveal white-tailed deer, raccoons, and nutria rodents. The tour includes a local guide, ear protection, and a small storage space under the seat. Roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels is available if selected when booking; pickup begins about 1 hour and 15 minutes before the tour. Note that rideshare and taxi services do not operate in the area. Visitors can also visit indoor exhibits featuring alligators, including an albino specimen. Gratuities and food or drinks are not included, though a gift shop and bar are on site.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
New Orleans
Depart from the New Orleans hotel and drive about 30 miles (48 km) along the Mississippi River to the airboat boarding location. Depending on the chosen option, board a large airboat with capacity for 15 to 25 passengers or a smaller airboat limited to 6 to 8 passengers for a more intimate setting.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Take a 1 hour and 45 minute airboat ride through a 20,000-acre (8,095-hectare) tidewater cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The airboat is powered by an aircraft propeller to travel quickly through shallow marshes lined with mossy cypress and tupelo-gum trees. Wildlife that may be seen includes alligators sunning on rocks during warm weather, turtles, snakes, egrets, herons, ibis, hawks, owls, and bald eagles. In cooler months, white-tailed deer, raccoons, and nutria are possible sightings. Indoor exhibits display alligators, including an albino alligator. Hotel pickup and drop-off are only available if selected at booking.
105 min
Meeting point
Please turn right on Texas Street (the next right), not Fleming Park Rd to enter the facility.
End point
Please turn right on Texas Street (the next right), not Fleming Park Rd to enter the facility.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Airboat Ride near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
by Airboat Adventures
Choose from 5 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.$102.60Overview
Travel about 30 miles along the Mississippi River from New Orleans to the airboat launch site near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Depending on the selected option, board a large airboat carrying 15 to 25 passengers or choose a smaller boat limited to 6 to 8 people for closer wildlife viewing. The ride lasts between two and four hours. The tour includes a 1 hour and 45 minute airboat trip through a 20,000-acre tidewater cypress swamp powered by an aircraft propeller. The boat moves quickly through shallow marshes lined with moss-covered cypress and tupelo-gum trees. Wildlife sightings often include alligators, turtles, snakes, egrets, herons, and ibis. In warmer months, alligators frequently sun themselves on rocks, and the guide may feed them for photo opportunities. Birds such as hawks, owls, and bald eagles can also be spotted. Cooler months may reveal white-tailed deer, raccoons, and nutria rodents. The tour includes a local guide, ear protection, and a small storage space under the seat. Roundtrip transportation from New Orleans hotels is available if selected when booking; pickup begins about 1 hour and 15 minutes before the tour. Note that rideshare and taxi services do not operate in the area. Visitors can also visit indoor exhibits featuring alligators, including an albino specimen. Gratuities and food or drinks are not included, though a gift shop and bar are on site.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
New Orleans
Depart from the New Orleans hotel and drive about 30 miles (48 km) along the Mississippi River to the airboat boarding location. Depending on the chosen option, board a large airboat with capacity for 15 to 25 passengers or a smaller airboat limited to 6 to 8 passengers for a more intimate setting.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Take a 1 hour and 45 minute airboat ride through a 20,000-acre (8,095-hectare) tidewater cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The airboat is powered by an aircraft propeller to travel quickly through shallow marshes lined with mossy cypress and tupelo-gum trees. Wildlife that may be seen includes alligators sunning on rocks during warm weather, turtles, snakes, egrets, herons, ibis, hawks, owls, and bald eagles. In cooler months, white-tailed deer, raccoons, and nutria are possible sightings. Indoor exhibits display alligators, including an albino alligator. Hotel pickup and drop-off are only available if selected at booking.
105 min
Meeting point
Please turn right on Texas Street (the next right), not Fleming Park Rd to enter the facility.
End point
Please turn right on Texas Street (the next right), not Fleming Park Rd to enter the facility.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.