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Airboat Adventures in Lafitte, LA

Airboat Adventures • 5145 Fleming Park Rd. • Lafitte, LA 70067

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Airboats are flat-bottomed, which allows easy access to shallow waters and protects the wildlife that lives below the surface; they are the perfect vessel for exploring the marshlands of Louisiana! Enjoy thrilling encounters with alligators, turtles, and many other species, and along the way, take in the priceless views! Airboat Adventures provides a unique and fun learning experience that is great for all ages!

up to 1.8 hrs 1 or more people

Good To Know

Tour duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Children must be 5 years of age or older.
Not suitable for pregnant women, people with neck/back pain, or anyone with similar medical issues.
To schedule roundtrip transportation, choose the hotel pick-up option when selecting your tickets. Pick-up begins 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.
Encounter all of the state’s majestic creatures, such as: alligators (as big as seventeen feet!), snakes, turtles, egrets, herons, hawks, owls, bald eagles, white-tailed deer, nutria, raccoons, and more!

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Craving something wild and unforgettable in New Orleans? Trade the neon lights of Bourbon Street for the untamed beauty of Louisiana’s bayous and swamps on an airboat tour through the vibrant wetlands teeming with alligators, herons, egrets, and hidden wildlife wonders. Zipping across the water at thrilling speeds or drifting silently through moss-draped cypress trees, an airboat ride unlocks views of the true Louisiana—raw, mysterious, and dazzling in natural splendor.

Just 45 minutes from the French Quarter, New Orleans swamp tours offer a front-row seat to the region’s iconic landscapes and diverse ecosystem. Local captains share fascinating stories about the region’s culture and wildlife while guiding boats into secluded corners where alligators sunbathe and birds glide overhead. Tours operate seven days a week, making it easy to fit this adventure into any itinerary.

Choose between large airboats perfect for groups and families or smaller vessels for a more intimate journey deep into the swamp’s hidden paths. Spot creatures like giant alligators up to seventeen feet long, elusive white-tailed deer, owls peeking from branches, and even majestic bald eagles. Each tour is a chance to witness the wild heartbeat of Louisiana, far from city streets.

Capture the magic with a camera, as every twist and turn reveals new surprises in this breathtaking natural wonderland. Book a New Orleans airboat swamp tour and uncover the authentic spirit of the bayou on an unforgettable adventure through the state’s legendary waterways.

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Airboat Adventures is located at Airboat Adventures • 5145 Fleming Park Rd. • Lafitte, LA 70067

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Frequently Asked Questions about Airboat Adventures

Are there any age/physical/health/etc. restrictions for this tour?

Children must be 5 years of age or older. No pregnant women, and no people with prior neck/back pain or similar medical issues.

What should I wear?

Comfortable, casual attire based on weather conditions is recommended. Keep in mind, it is often cooler in a moving airboat.

Where do we board?

They will board approximately 30 miles south of New Orleans at 5145 Fleming Park Rd, Lafitte, LA 70067. Please note that it takes about 45 minutes to get to us in normal traffic. Allow one hour and you’ll be sure to be on time! If preferred, round trip transportation is available.

Is the tour appropriate for children?

Yes. Must be 5 years or older.

Is transportation included? If so, where is the pick-up spot or how do I arrange it?

Yes, they do! If you are staying at one of the hotels in the Greater New Orleans area, Airboat Adventures will pick you up right in front of your hotel door. Transportation pick-up begins 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Please be waiting outside your pick-up location. Drivers have a short window of time to pick-up all guests. They are flexible to some extent, depending on what’s already booked when you call. Please note that to schedule pick-up, you MUST choose the hotel pick-up option when selecting your tickets, and enter your hotel in when in the check out process.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No.

Can I bring my camera?

Yes, great photo opportunities!

Can I bring my pet?

No.

How long is the tour?

The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What’s included in my ticket/experience?

Your perfect New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour awaits on this tour! Get the chance to encounter all of the state’s majestic creatures, such as: Alligators (as big as seventeen feet!), Snakes, Turtles, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, Hawks, Owls, Bald Eagles, White-tailed deer, Nutria, Raccoons, and more!