Experience New Orleans beyond the French Quarter with the Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Optional Pickup + Hotel Package. This perfect blend of comfort and adventure lets you rest easy in a conveniently located New Orleans hotel before exploring Louisiana’s wetlands on an exhilarating airboat ride.
Your day begins with pickup from your hotel or the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office near the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock. From there, you’ll travel into the Barataria Basin, a vast network of bayous and cypress swamps rich with wildlife and Cajun history. Aboard a 6–12 passenger airboat, your local captain will whisk you across open marshes at speeds of up to 40mph before gliding slowly through quiet waterways for up-close encounters with nature.
Spot alligators sunbathing, raccoons foraging, and herons swooping through the trees. Along the way, your guide shares stories about the ecology of the wetlands, the culture of Louisiana’s Cajun communities, and the colorful legacy of local hero Jean Lafitte. You may even visit a live albino alligator exhibit for a rare photo opportunity.
After your swamp adventure, return to your selected New Orleans hotel, where you can relax in comfort. Whether you prefer a boutique French Quarter inn, a modern riverfront stay, or a charming Garden District retreat, your accommodations provide the perfect balance between excitement and ease.
This combination offers the best of both worlds—urban comfort and Louisiana wilderness. Wake up in the heart of the city and, within an hour, find yourself surrounded by the raw beauty of the bayou.
Book the Hotel Package + Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Optional Pickup today and enjoy the thrill of New Orleans’ wild side, paired with the relaxation of a premium hotel stay.
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