New Orleans Bayou & Swamp Tours
Bayou and swamp tours are popular activities in New Orleans for locals and tourists alike. These tours offer the opportunity to explore the fascinating beauty and abundant wildlife of the swamps surrounding the city. As the boat glides through the swamp, you will have the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including alligators, snakes, birds, and more! Even more so, these tours offer a captivating glimpse into the culture of New Orleans and the surrounding area. Whether you're a nature lover or simply looking for a fun and unforgettable experience, New Orleans bayou and swamp tours are a must-do activity.
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Apr 16 - Apr 22
Large Airboat Tour with Optional Transport From New Orleans
34 ratings
1.5 - 2 Hrs.
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Zoom through the bayous and marshlands on this airboat tour and make some Cajun memories to last a lifetime! Each tour varies according to the mood of the area's wildlife. You may see American alligators, bald eagles, raccoons, wild boars, turtles, snakes, and numerous bird species. Witness majestic live oak trees draped in mysterious Spanish moss, black willow trees, swamp red maples, wild iris, and spider lilies. While on the tour, your captain will tell the stories of the swamp and show you just how the locals live. By the end of the tour, you will be planning your next adventure!
Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour With Optional Transportation from New Orleans
145 ratings
2 Hrs.
See the untamed beauty of Louisiana with the Honey Island Swamp guided swamp boat tour. On smaller, 22-passenger boats, you will enjoy up-close interactions with the local wildlife and premium opportunities for photos and videos of the action as it unfolds right before you. Some of wildlife to be expected include alligators, raccoons, and even hogs. With limited availability, secure your seat on these small boats in Honey Island Swamp today and see one of few remaining preserved wetlands in Louisiana. Book today!
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Adventures of Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
90 ratings
1.5 Hrs.
Take a journey into the bayous and swamplands of south Louisiana on this incredible swamp tour! Located just 35 minutes south of downtown New Orleans, this is the perfect chance to see the beauty that Louisiana has to offer. From the comfort of a pontoon boat, discover an abundance of fantastic wildlife like alligators, blue herons, bald eagles, wild boars, and more. Uncover the secrets of the swamp, book an excursion today!
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Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Combo Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
22 ratings
9 Hrs.
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Take in the beauty, history, and culture of Oak Alley Plantation, then take a ride on the wild side aboard an awesome airboat! Visit the beautiful Oak Alley Plantation, a Greek revival plantation with a magnificent alley of 28 evenly spaced oak trees. Browse the plantation grounds, gift shop, and stop for lunch! After, choose between a 6 or 16-passenger airboat and zoom through the swamps and bayous! Experience it all on this amazing combo tour! Book today!
Barataria Swamp Large Airboat Tour
48 ratings
1.5 Hrs.
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Half high-speed airboat ride and half rugged Louisiana swamp tour, get up close to wild alligators on this Barataria Swamp Large Airboat Tour. Cruise through the beautiful Louisiana cypress swamps, less than a 30-minute drive from the French Quarter. Step outside the normal tourist hotspots in favor of some rest, relaxation, and wild adventure in the Louisiana backcountry. Book your tour today!
New Orleans Large Airboat Adventure
224 ratings
2 Hrs.
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Prepare for some excitement in the swamps! Take part in a thrilling inside view into the wild bayous and backwater of south Louisiana. Inhabited by massive alligators and other marshland creatures like snapping turtles, wild hogs, raccoons, and more, there is never a dull moment! Floating on a large airboat, surrounded by the beautiful cypress trees covered in Spanish moss makes travelers appreciate the fierce beauty of this unique ecosystem. Book your adventure today!
Manchac Swamp Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
122 ratings
1.5 Hrs.
Immerse yourself in Louisiana's backcountry bayous and wetlands at the historical Manchac Swamp on this Swamp Tour with optional transportation from New Orleans. Venture where creatures of the swamp see boats daily and recognize them as part of the normal environment. As the boat drifts through the waterways guests will learn about the Louisiana wildlife in the swamp such as the American alligator, herons, eagles, wild boars, and more. Don't miss your chance to learn all about these critters, book your spot now!
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Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour with Optional Transportation
96 ratings
1.5 Hrs.
Take a fascinating boat trip into a Louisiana swamp. Experience South Louisiana in a custom built swamp boat through part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps and the Cajun "joie de vivre' - joy of life. Observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, snakes, and more! Book today!
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Small Airboat Tour
14 ratings
1.5 - 2 Hrs.
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Zoom through the bayous and marshlands on this small airboat tour and make some Cajun memories to last a lifetime! Each tour varies according to the mood of the area wildlife. You may see American alligators, bald eagles, raccoons, wild boars, turtles, snakes, and numerous bird species. Witness majestic live oak trees draped in mysterious Spanish moss, black willow trees, swamp red maples, wild iris, and spider lilies. While on the tour, your captain will tell the stories of the swamp and show you just how the locals live. By the end of the tour, you will be planning your next adventure to the swamps!
Barataria Swamp Tour from New Orleans with Transportation
12 ratings
4 Hrs.
Explore the waterways of the Barataria Swamp on a covered swamp boat. Learn about "The Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase", the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, as you drift past a Cajun cemetery, a 2,000-year-old burial mound, and a fishing village. Keep an eye out for over 200 species of birds, an array of wildflowers, plants, snakes, turtles, and alligators! Don't miss out, book your Barataria Swamp Tour from New Orleans with Transportation today!
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Manchac Swamp Kayak and Wildlife Tour
5 ratings
2 - 3 Hrs.
Escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown New Orleans on this outdoor adventure. Relax and unwind for a few hours as a trained guide takes guests down the slow-moving bayous of the Manchac Swamp in a kayak or canoe. Take in local wildlife as guests learn of the rich cultural history of the area. The moss-covered cypress groves of Manchac are a sight to be seen! So don't miss out, book your experience today!
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Small Airboat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
1 rating
4 Hrs.
Half high-speed airboat ride and half rugged Louisiana swamp tour, get up close to wild alligators on this Small Airboat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans. Cruise through the beautiful Louisiana cypress swamps, less than a 30-minute drive from the French Quarter. Step outside the normal tourist hotspots in favor of some rest, relaxation, and wild adventure in the Louisiana backcountry. Book your tour today!
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Zipline Swamp Tour
2 ratings
1 - 1.5 Hrs.
Combine the thrill of a zipline with the beauty of the swamp in this one of a kind experience. You will get to enjoy 5 ziplines, 2 sky bridges, and a one of a kind spiral cypress tree staircase as you traverse the famed Maurepas Swamp! View the beautiful ecosystem including magnificent flowering plants, and cypress trees with Spanish moss. There is also no shortage of critters around and you will most likely see plenty of alligators, turtles, whitetail deer, wild boar, raccoons, and even more from up above! There is also a large green space with several games such as cornhole, giant Jenga, and more! Come see the area's newest and most exciting attraction! Book your experience today!
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New Orleans Small Airboat Adventure
2 ratings
2 Hrs.
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Venture beyond Bourbon Street to see the real Louisiana bayou. Prepare for some excitement in the swamps and see the iconic swamps on this kid-friendly, family-friendly adventure! Get a thrilling insider's view into the wild backwaters of south Louisiana. Inhabited by massive alligators and other marshland creatures like snapping turtles, wild hogs, raccoons, and more, there is never a dull moment! Being surrounded by the beautiful cypress trees covered in Spanish moss makes travelers appreciate the fierce beauty of this unique ecosystem. Don't miss your chance to learn about the land firsthand, book your New Orleans Small Airboat Adventure today!
Barataria Swamp Small Airboat Tour
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1.5 Hrs.
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Half high-speed airboat ride and half rugged Louisiana swamp tour, get up close to wild alligators on this Barataria Swamp Small Airboat Tour. Cruise through the beautiful Louisiana cypress swamps, less than a 30-minute drive from the French Quarter. Step outside the normal tourist hotspots in favor of some rest, relaxation, and wild adventure in the Louisiana backcountry. Book your tour today!
Barataria Swamp Tour
1 rating
1.5 Hrs.
Explore the waterways of the Barataria Swamp on a covered swamp boat. Learn about "The Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase", the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, as you drift past a Cajun cemetery, a 2,000-year-old burial mound, and a fishing village. Keep an eye out for over 200 species of birds, an array of wildflowers, plants, snakes, turtles, and alligators! Don't miss out, book your Barataria Swamp Tour today!
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New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour
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4 Hrs.
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Gather up the group and head out on this exhilarating New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour. Enjoy roundtrip transportation from select New Orleans pick up locations and then off to the swamp where the real adventure awaits! Fall in love with Louisiana as you travel through the winding bayous and go deep into the wetlands of the swamps. Glide comfortably through the marshes and set your eyes on the home of alligators, deer, exotic waterfowl, black bears, wild boar, and so much more! Hear about the history and culture that is like no other and catch some amazing photo opportunities. Do not miss your chance to experience this amazing tour, book yours today!
Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo
3 ratings
7.5 Hrs.
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Step back through time to learn of the untold history of Oak Alley on this combo plantation and swamp boat tour. Escape busy New Orleans for a scenic drive along the fertile farmland of the Mississippi on the way to stunning Oak Alley for a guided tour of the grand mansion. No trip to New Orleans would be complete without a swamp tour so let your driver/guide entertain you and learn a little about local history along the way. Cross over the intercoastal waterway, the largest man-made waterway in the world. Book your combo tour today!
New Orleans City & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo
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7 - 8 Hrs.
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Get the best of both worlds with this New Orleans City & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo. On the first half of the tour, enjoy 3 unforgettable hours touring the city of New Orleans from the comfort of an air conditioned mini-bus. Learn the history of the Creoles and hear about their unique culture, see the highlights of the city, and ride through some of the areas that were affected by Katrina’s flood waters. The second half of the tour features a fun and thrilling airboat ride through the Barataria Swamp. Don't miss out, book your New Orleans City & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo today!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are swamp tours safe?
Yes! While taking a New Orleans bayou and swamp tour in search of the infamous alligator may sound like a dangerous and daunting task, they are actually very safe! Large swamp boat tours take it slow and steady down the Louisiana waterways, making for a calm, safe, and serene experience. Airboat tours, while fast and thrilling, are also very safe as they come with all of the proper safety equipment, seatbelts, and headsets. Not only that, you’re in good hands! New Orleans bayou and swamp tours come with an expert, local guide, who knows the waterways, the history, and the wildlife. This means that all that’s left for you to do is take a seat and enjoy the magnificent Louisiana swamps and bayous!
2. How far away is the swamp tour company from the French Quarter?
Travel time from the French Quarter to the Louisiana swamps ranges anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Review your TripShock voucher after booking, as it will have detailed information regarding your tour company’s physical address, and when you need to arrive. Please be aware that when heading to your swamp tour, you will want to arrive 30 minutes early. It is important that you factor this into your travel time to avoid any unexpected delays.
3. Is transportation available?
Yes, most tour companies offer transportation to and from certain hotels throughout the French Quarter. Please keep in mind that most tour companies will not pick up from hostels and AirBnBs. It is recommended to confirm your pick up time and location with the tour company prior to your departure date. Their contact information can be found in your TripShock voucher.
4. Are there any restrictions to be aware of?
Most swamp tours do not have any restrictions to be aware of, but it is recommended to go over the restrictions and cancellation policy on the listing prior to booking. The only restrictions you may encounter is when booking an airboat tour. For safety reasons, pregnant women, those with neck or back problems, and children less than 48” tall are not allowed to ride on an airboat. It is also a good idea to not wear or bring any expensive jewelry or accessories on the airboat, as it could fly off.
5. What can you expect to see on a swamp tour?
There is so much natural beauty to take in when on a New Orleans bayou and swamp tour, from the moss-draped cypress trees to the wonderful Louisiana wildlife! Amazing wildlife species you may encounter include alligators, turtles, pigs, nutria, bears, herons, egrets, and more!