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Atchafalaya Basin Landing Airboat Swamp Tours

Airboat tour, traditional swamp boat tour, private tours, group tours, experience cajun country.

Basin Landing is located in the Heart of Cajun Country in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. This area is home to several of the state's largest attractions and many more.

What our Customers Say

Awesome tour with a great guide. They do have a small store with bathrooms and drinks and also have a bar attached to the building. There is a large covered patio to wait in. The gators got pretty close to the boat after the guide was able to call some in. Thankfully the boats are covered and the bugs are not bad during the day. Will definitely come back for another trip!

Ernesto Amador

I can literally not say enough good things about our experience with Atchafalaya Basin Landing Airboat Swamp Tours. Absolutely worth the money we spent for the tour, even if we hadn't had a close experience with a huge freaking alligator.

Jenny Wilson

Had a great time on the airboat tour! My family and I enjoyed ourselves and learned a few things while we were here too. We got to meet gators like Peanut, Hercules, and Clarence. Beautiful sights on the bayou and an awesome tour guide, Nick. It was fun and a MUST for airboat rides. Good for the kids and handicap friendly. Highly recommend!

Cameron Williamson

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• 1 Great value. Good time, informative guide. Definitely worth the drive. Our guide was a life long native who knew the ends and outs of the area and shared historical information about the area. Unlike some tours, the airboat aspect of the trip brings you deep in the cypress swamps and affords you views not typically seen by most. Jeremy W.
• 2 Highly recommend this tour. Got a wonderful 2 hour swamp tour on their private leased swamp. So much more affordable than the majority of boat tours around the area! We saw a lot of wild life and got great commentary. Very entertaining, laid back, and informative. Sarah H.
• 3 This was the highlight of a recent trip to Louisiana. The captain and guide is friendly, funny, personable and an authority on Louisiana wildlife and the complicated ecology of the swamp. I recommend this as a must-do for any visit to Louisiana. Jim T.

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9 Best Airboat Tours in New Orleans in 2024

There are many great airboat tours in New Orleans to discover. Here, we will discuss the best airboat or swamp tours in New Orleans, where you can book them, and what to look forward to when you go. 

When we were able to go as a family, our girls loved all of the creatures they got to see. Riding the airboat was the best part! Here, we will list the best private swamp tours in New Orleans and the best airboat tours in New Orleans and touch on some other activities that are worth doing while you’re there. 

🏆 Best Airboat Tour in New Orleans

Don’t have time to read the whole article? The hands-down best choice for a great time is the Small-Group Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch From New Orleans .

Traveling is what we do as a family. It’s so important to us to share what we learn along the way, and airboat tours are an adventure all their own. Here, we’ll make sure to list any restrictions that may keep you from enjoying the airboat tours and give alternate suggestions that are also great ways to spend your time while in New Orleans. 

We’ll also go over the length of each tour and ratings and have links to book each. Let’s dive into the list and look at the best airboat rides in New Orleans! 

Quick Guide: Airboat Tours in New Orleans

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small-Group Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch From New Orleans ✔️ Gourmet lunch included ✔️ Visits two of the most well-preserved plantations in Louisiana

New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour  ✔️ Great zipline for beginners ✔️ Aerial swamp views

New Orleans Airboat Ride ✔️ Flexibility in length and time of day ✔️ View an Albino alligator

Airboat Tours in New Orleans

1. small-group swamp tour by airboat with downtown new orleans pickup.

⭐️ Rating : 5 out of 5 Stars | 🕑 Tour Length : 2 Hours | Check Rates and Availability  

If you’re traveling with a small group, you’ve hit a jackpot tour. Almost 1,000 people have rated this tour, and it’s rarely rated lower than five stars. This airboat tour is a mix of speed and cruising. There will be opportunities to experience the adrenaline of going fast as well as the peace of floating near flora and fauna, crocodiles, and other creatures. 

Amazing experience! We learned a lot and had a once in a lifetime opportunity with our kids to pet an alligator or two. – Collins (Read More Reviews )

These small boat tours will remain small – not allowing more than nine people per tour. If you’re looking for an intimate tour where the local guides can answer all your questions, this is the perfect one. A plus is that they pick up from any major hotel in downtown New Orleans. 

Side Note: There are restrictions on airboat tours – children under 48 inches tall and pregnant women are not allowed. If you need something to do while your group enjoys an airboat tour – check out these awesome Cemetery Tours in New Orleans . 

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2. New Orleans: High Speed 16 Passenger Airboat Ride

⭐️ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 Stars | 🕑 Tour Length : 100 minutes OR 4 hours |  Check Rates and Availability

Out of the many airboat swamp tours – this one gives you options. For 100 minutes, you meet at a certain pickup spot and experience the High-Speed Airboat Tour from there. For only $20 more, you can choose the 4-hour option and get pick up/drop off to and from your hotel in New Orleans.

Many reviewers noted how knowledgeable the bus driver was from their hotel and noted it as one of the highlights of the tour. 

Captain Matt was great and the whole adventure was amazing. Seeing the canals and bayou and learning about the area. Plus ALLIGATORS! Highly recommend. – Verified Traveler (Read More Reviews )

This airboat tour has stadium-style seating for an unobstructed view. The 16-passenger boat glides at high speeds through shallow areas where traditional boats cannot go – allowing you to view wildlife up close and personal. Don’t miss out on this highly-rated and popular airboat tour. 

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3. New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Combo Tour

⭐️ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 Stars | 🕑 Tour Length : 8.5 Hours | Check Rates and Availability

If you have a day to spare and want to do a little extra sightseeing, check out this tour. It isn’t only one of the best airboat adventures in New Orleans, it is also one of the best overall tours in New Orleans. 

This tour starts with hotel pickup and continues to a day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. The house includes Greek Revival Architecture, antique farm equipment exhibits, and 28 large oak trees. There is also a blacksmith and souvenir shop, and restaurant. 

We had a wonderful day. The guide was informative. He kept us entertained all day long. We enjoyed all the activities. – Sue (Read More Reviews )

From the plantation, you’ll head to Barataria Basin for a guided airboat swamp tour. You’ll go at high speeds and slower speeds – allowing you to see all types of animals and vegetation. 

The plus of this tour is definitely the added bonus of being able to take in the local sights of a plantation while also fulfilling your dream of going on an airboat adventure. 

Keep in mind there are several plantation tours in New Orleans , but none quite as thrilling as an airboat adventure combo!

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4. New Orleans Airboat Ride

⭐️ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 Stars | 🕑 Tour Length : 2 to 4 Hours | Check Rates and Availability

The reason we love this New Orleans Airboat Ride so much is the flexibility it offers. This tour gives you the option to choose either hotel round-trip transportation or self-transportation. Hotel pickup makes the tour last longer. You can also choose either a morning or afternoon tour – whichever works best for you.

With all of these options, this tour fits perfectly into your busy vacation schedule. Just the flexibility could make it one of the best airboat tours in Louisiana. 

I wasn’t to thrilled going I thought it was going to be boring and just see a big body of water but our tour guide was awesome and the ride was fun for my kids . – Cindy (Read more Reviews )

This tour drives by the Mississippi River and explores the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. In the warmer months, you can expect to see alligators, egrets, turtles, and snakes, but in the cooler months, you could spot such things as deer, raccoons, and nutria. They also have indoor exhibits that showcase an albino alligator. 

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5. Airboat Ride With Round Trip Transportation From New Orleans

⭐️ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 Stars | 🕑 Tour Length : 4 Hours | Check Rates and Availability

This Airboat tour , although not a small airboats group, does not exceed 25 travelers. This tour visits the edge of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and will take travelers to the town of Jean Lafitte – a notorious 19th-century pirate and privateer.

After being picked up from your French Quarter hotel, travelers have the opportunity to purchase snacks and beverages at Jean Lafitte before heading out on the airboat. 

Awesome experience. From start to finish!! We lost count of how many gators we saw. The guide was incredible and knowledgeable. – Tiffany (Read More Reviews )

You’ll glimpse Cajun culture at its best in Jean Lafitte and then head out on one of the best airboat rides near New Orleans. You will spot creatures such as alligators, snakes, raccoons, and giant river rodents called nutria.

Enjoy the calm moments when the boat slows, and native tour guides possibly interact with some wildlife!

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6. Small-Group Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

⭐️ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 Stars | 🕑 Tour Length : Approx. 9 Hours | Check Rates and Availability

If your budget is a bit larger, this Small-Group Airboat and Plantations Tour is worth it. Noted as one of the best swamp tours near New Orleans, this tour winds through two different plantations and includes an airboat swamp tour. Pickup is offered, although not required, and this small boat group tour is limited to 12. 

The tour goes to the Houmas House and Laura Plantation – two of the best-preserved plantations in Louisiana. This tour starts with a cypress swamp airboat tour and then goes on to Laura Plantation – an 1804 Creole Plantation.

Steve was a wonderful guide, full of so much history A great tour of history and a lot to see. Loved the buffet at Houmas House, a good sample of traditional foods – Michelle (Read More Reviews )

There you’ll learn about the history of the plantation before heading to Houmas House – a 250-year-old plantation –  for an elegant lunch. After lunch, you’ll tour the Houmas House Plantation and experience the 38 acres of gardens surrounding it.  

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Best Swamp Tours In New Orleans

7.   new orleans swamp tour boat adventure.

⭐️ Rating : 5 out of 5 Stars | 🕑 Tour Length : 2 Hours | Check Rates and Availability

If you’re looking for one of the best swamp tours in New Orleans, you’ve found it! Over 600 people have rated this New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with five stars. This swamp boat tour is on a comfortable Swamp Tour Boat, which means that pregnant women and young children are allowed on board. 

We have gone on this tour before with our daughter, who was three at the time, so we weren’t eligible to go on an airboat ride, and we had a great time on this tour. We got to see the beautiful wetland area around New Orleans and saw lots of wildlife.

Steve was a wonderful guide, full of so much history A great tour of history and a lot to see. Loved the buffet at Houmas House, a good sample of traditional foods – Patricia (Read More Reviews )

This swamp boat tour goes past a Cajun cemetery, an Indian burial mound, and an ancient fishing village. If you’re looking for history and beauty, this is the perfect tour for you. It’s one of the best-rated swamp tours near New Orleans.

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 8. New Orleans Swamp And Bayou Boat Tour With Transportation

This tour is held on a one-of-a-kind 22-passenger flat-bottom boat. It may be one of the best-rated swamp tours in New Orleans, which allows the opportunity to get closer to local wildlife than other typical airboat tours.

You may glimpse many different types of animals on this tour – alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boar, nutria, snakes, turtles, black bears, bald eagles, and other bird species – being just some of them.  

Our Captain, Pat, was so knowledgeable, which really made the trip enjoyable. Seeing the gators was amazing, the raccoons were adorable and the blue herons were beautiful. So much fun! – Mary (Read More Reviews )

This tour departs from downtown New Orleans French Quarter – and explores Honey Island – a small Louisiana wildlife preserve. It also goes through one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana, including a Cajun village.

Don’t miss out on this boat tour – different from typical New Orleans airboat swamp tours. The best part – pregnant and children can take part in this tour!

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9. New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour

⭐️ Rating : 5 out of 5 stars | 🕑 Tour Length : Approx 1 hour 15 mins | Check Rates and Availability

Experience a swamp tour in a completely different way, high above the air on a zipline! This is, without a doubt, one of the best swamp tours in New Orleans, given the new and different vantage point. This tour takes place at Maurepas Swamp near Lake Pontchartrain and is a great option, even for zipline beginners. 

That was so fun! A little out of the way from New Orleans, so make sure to arrange transportation, but so worth it! The staff was great, zip lines were fantastic, would totally recommend. – Tammy (Read More Reviews )

All safety equipment and gear are included. If you’re up for an adventure, give this zipline swamp tour a try! It is a great adrenaline-filled adventure where you can view wildlife from a different angle. 

Note: Pickup is offered as an option, but you must call to set it up and add it to your package as an additional fee.

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Airboat Tour Restrictions

Airboats don’t allow people to ride who have back problems or who are pregnant. Also, children younger than five or shorter than 48 inches are not allowed to ride- check the fine print for the airboat tour you’re wanting to book.

As an alternative, try the swamp boat tours rather than an airboat tour. We have gone on the swamp boat tours at had a great time.

One suggestion is the  New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour With Transportation . You can also visit cemeteries, ride a paddle-wheeler boat or go on a food tour . 

What to Expect on a New Orleans Swamp Tour 

On a New Orleans Swamp Tour, you can always expect to see some type of wildlife – whether it be a baby gator, other reptiles, or birds of many varieties. You will always learn interesting facts as well about history – Cajun or otherwise. 

How Long Do Airboat Tours in New Orleans Last

It really varies. They tend to last anywhere from about 1.5 hours to many. It also depends on if you have hotel pickup included – that always lengthens the time. There will be a time and tour that fits into your schedule. 

What to Wear on An Airboat Tour in New Orleans 

It’s always smart to wear clothes that you can get wet. It’s common on an airboat to get at least a little wet from the speed of the airboat. A hat and sunscreen in the Summer are always recommended.

If going in the colder months, make sure to wear a heavy coat and long pants. And don’t forget the bug spray!

Best Time for Swamp Tours in New Orleans 

It’s suggested that dawn and dusk are the best times to view exotic wildlife – especially alligators. But really, anytime that it is daylight is the best! We went on our tour in the early afternoon, and we saw lots of native wildlife during our airboat tour. 

FAQ: Best Airboat Tours in New Orleans 

What is a swamp tour in new orleans.

A Louisiana swamp tour is different from a traditional airboat tour. Large airboats use a huge fan and motor to go at high speeds, whereas a swamp tour is done on a slower boat that is better for all ages and abilities.

Those who have bad backs, are pregnant, or have young children are usually allowed on swamp boat tours.

Whether you are riding a swamp tour boat or an airboat – both explore swamps. Swamps are marshy rivers that have all types of creatures and things to see. These tours take you on boats to see all types of creatures, including but not limited to alligators, crocodiles, osprey, and the like. Also, you may learn about ancient ruins and other historical sites. 

What Are the Best Airboat Tours in New Orleans? 

The top pick for us includes a classic plantation tour – if that’s in your budget –  The Small-Group Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans . If you’re in the mood for something different, we suggest the New Orleans Zip Line Swamp Tour .

What Airboat Tours in New Orleans Are Good For Avoiding Crowds?

Any small group airboat tour is a great option for avoiding crowds. If you really want to avoid crowds – just bring your own people to fill the numbers for the small group tour!

Can Kids Go On an Airboat Swamp Tour?

No one under 48 inches is allowed on an airboat – some tours don’t allow children younger than 5 – make sure to check the fine print. Children can go on other boats other than airboats, though.

Check the tours under the Swamp Tours Header of this article for a swamp tour adventure such as the  New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure – these don’t tend to have restrictions on ages, and they are some of the most fun ways to enjoy New Orleans with kids .

What Time of Day is Best For an Airboat Tour in New Orleans? 

If you want to glimpse animal life, obviously daytime tour times are better than night. It really depends on what you are wanting to see – but all tours boast of being able to see creatures at all times during daylight. If you’re really wanting to glimpse alligators specifically, dawn or dusk is best.

A day trip in November with cooler fall temperatures makes for a memorable experience in New Orleans.

How Much Do Airboat Rides Cost in New Orleans? 

They vary depending on tour length, what’s included in the private tour, and sometimes the tour company. From what we’ve seen, they tend to vary from about $35/person to $150/person.

Do You Tip Airboat Tours? 

It is suggested that if your knowledgeable guide/captain gives you good service, you tip them anywhere from 10-20% of the cost of the New Orleans airboat tour price. It’s a kind courtesy to those who really give a great experience.

What Are Other Things To Do Than Airboat Tours That Are Worth Visiting in New Orleans?

There are many other exciting things to do in New Orleans other than airboat tours. We have done many exciting things in New Orleans, such as cemetery tours, riding the Creole Queen or Steamboat Natchez, and exploring the French Quarter.

Conclusion: Best Airboat Tours in New Orleans

If you’re in New Orleans, an airboat or swamp boat tour should be at the top of your list. Our children absolutely love anything we do, including water, animals, and boats. This covers all three! Airboat tours are definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Still not sure about the best airboat tour in New Orleans? I recommend the Small-Group Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch From New Orleans .

Candice Steele is the owner of Exploring the Gulf, a blog that helps travelers explore the Gulf Coast Region in the United States. Since 2015, she and her family have been providing valuable insider tips about travel experiences suitable for families traveling to the Gulf Coast. They love exploring the beaches and small coastal towns in this area.

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Offering airboat swamp tours and airboat  / plantation combo tours

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There are many tour companies in New Orleans and many of them are marketing companies, not tour operators. Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours, a family owned and operated business, is New Orleans #1 airboat tour operator.

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Take a thrill ride through the swamps and bayous of Louisiana!

New Orleans only 100% private property airboat tour

Deep in the Louisiana Swamps and Bayous yet just minutes from the French Quarter

A safe, fun-filled, one-of-a-kind experience for couples, families and groups

Destrehan Combo Tour

An airboat tour combined with a tour of the beautiful Destrehan Plantation.

Experience the history and culture of Destrehan Plantation and grounds

The oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley

Oak Alley Combo Tour

An airboat tour combined with a tour of the stunning Oak Alley Plantation.

Oak Alley is an iconic destination and one of the most recognizable plantations due to it’s stunning live oaks

Stroll through the alley of 28 evenly spaced ancient live oaks, tour the “Big House”

Memories for a Lifetime

An airboat tour through the beautiful swamps and bayous of Louisiana is an unforgettable experience. There is amazing wildlife from alligators, through to pelicans, turtles, eagles, nutria, hogs, frogs and more.

A swamp is a forested wetland filled with stunning cypress tress (related to the giant redwoods of California) gum trees and a diverse range of wildlife.  Bayous ―slow moving bodies of water ― are part and parcel of the south Louisiana landscape.

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Online booking is secure and easy, come see us ..., ragin cajun airboat tours.

We are the premier air boat tour operator in the New Orleans area. We can be found at 10090 Hwy 90. Luling, LA 70070, a short 25 minute ride from downtown.

Call us at  504-436-8000 .

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Our second location in the New Orleans area is not far from the Destrehan Platation. We can be found at 1265 LA-3127, Luling, LA 70070, a short 25 minute ride from downtown.

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While we offer several experiences, we believe that our captains are what set us apart. They know the secrets of the swamp, as well as the science, and love nothing better than to share it with you. Meet our captains now .

The Original Airboat Tour 

This is the tour that made us famous. Depending on the size of your group, we invite you to climb into one of our small or larger airboats and experience why they call it the Great Outdoors. While you will feel the wind in your hair, the thrill you get will be from Mother Nature herself. You’ll see alligators, exotic birds, perhaps a wild boar, white-tailed deer, a nutria, a raccoon, or a turtle or two. Keep your eyes peeled for a Bald Eagle. And you may just get a chance to hold a baby alligator.

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Cajun Sunrise Adventure

If you’ve never experienced the sights and sounds of sunrise on the Louisiana swamp, you’re in for a treat. Departure times depend on the time of year. This is a private tour.

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Louisiana Sunset Experience

Sunset is a magical time in Cajun Country and a photographer’s dream. At this time of day, the heat of the sun subsides a bit and the frogs start to sing a lullaby. Departure times depend on the time of year. This is a private tour.

Bachelor Party Blowout 

Bourbon Street has nothing on the bayou! The wildest bachelor and bachelorette parties take place in the swamp! While you are allowed to bring your own beverages on board, give us a call for answers to your food and alcohol-related questions.

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Bonding on the Bayou

Make your next corporate event one your group will never stop talking about. Break out of your cubicles, pause notifications, and get to really know the people you work with every day. No suits allowed on the bayou.

Fais Do Do Add-On for Parties of 40 or More

A Fais Do Do is the name for a Cajun party. Before or after your New Orleans Airboat Tour, we invite you to pull up a seat at a table under our live oak trees and enjoy a Louisiana seafood boil (crawfish, when in season), complete with all the fixin’s. We’ll play you some Cajun music and you’ll have a good old time. We will supply whatever you need including tents, tables, chairs, and bars. If you want to hire a live band or someone to teach you how to Cajun dance, we can help you there, too.

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The Best Swamp Tours in New Orleans

Looking for something wild in new orleans.

Venture beyond Bourbon Street to see the REAL Louisiana. See Louisiana’s iconic bayous and swamps with Airboat Adventures. Our personal New Orleans Swamp Tours are kid-friendly, family-friendly adventures!

New Orleans Swamp Tours & Airboat Rides

We are proud to boast some of the most exciting swamp tours in Louisiana! Airboat Adventures is just 45 minutes from the French Quarter. We’re open year-round, seven days a week. We’ll even pick you up from any hotel in the Greater New Orleans area!

Airboat Swamp Tours To Remember

Are you planning a trip to south Louisiana? Complete your Bayou State experience with a Louisiana swamp tour. Taking a tour with Airboat Adventures is taking a step back in time. See the original Louisiana before the hustle and bustle of modern life. Meet the TRUE Louisiana natives—the alligators, birds, and other wildlife. Encounter the essence of Louisiana.

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Tour 20,000 acres of cypress swamps and surround yourself with exotic creatures and otherworldly scenery. Our Louisiana alligator tours provide great fun and hands-on learning for all ages. Don’t miss your chance for a New Orleans Swamp Tour! Private airboat tours are available as well. Click here to book now.

Small Airboat Adventure

Our small boat tours offer a more intimate airboat experience. They’re perfect for families, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or couples on getaways!

Large Airboat Adventure

Our large boat tours offer an awesome group experience with up to 30 of your best friends! Don’t have a huge group? You can still book this option for however many are in your party!

Pontoon Boat Adventure

Your New Orleans Bayou and Wildlife Tour chariot is waiting – our pontoon boats give you and your party all the flexibility in the world as we can accommodate small and large groups for bayou tours. Great for couples, families, friend groups and corporate groups.

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If you’re going to do a swamp tour in New Orleans… do it in style! Make yourself at home in our air-conditioned building. Stop by the gift shop for some souvenirs, ice cream, chips, candy and soft drinks. Enjoy the beautiful views from our outdoor patio and enjoy a frozen drink from our bar or see some of the alligators in our indoor habitat. Don’t miss a glimpse of Sugar, our rare albino gator!

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About Louisiana Tour Company

Join us for a city, plantation, swamp or high-speed airboat tour in louisiana.

Back in 1989, my dad, Ray Walker, asked me to help him fix up an old pontoon boat that had enough seating for six people.He found a place for a swamp tour boat to dock in the small fishing village of Crown Point. He bought a van, made a single page brochure and began operation. He started the swamp business, south and west of the French Quarter of New Orleans. In the beginning, he sometimes had to pick up passengers and then be his own captain. That was our beginning.

My name is Milton Walker Jr., and I got my captain’s license and started doing tours with my father back in 1993. Around 1995, he traded in two small boats for larger swamp tour boat that seated 60 passengers. A year later, he got a second swamp tour boat.

In 1999, I took over the Swamp tour business with two vans & two tour boats.

Since then, we have expanded our business to a full service tour company. We have our own Transportation Company with a fleet minibuses and vans.  www.alerttransportation.com

We offer 3 hour New Orleans City/Post-Katrina tours, Tours of the Oak Alley Plantation, Destrehan Plantation, Swamp Tours, and Combo Tours. We also can provide bachelor/bachelorette parties and private tours. We also have Ghost walking tours of the French Quarter.

We Can Help Fill Some of Your Available Time While in New Orleans!

We are a local, family owned business from the beginning..

Now my two sons are working in the family business. Eric Walker manages the business end and Justin Walker is a captain & manages the swamp tour operations. Since we are not a big corporation, our business depends on a quality experience. You will be given first class treatment from the beginning to the end. We pride ourselves on being the best that we can be. Ninety Nine percent of the guests that come on our tour, tell us that our tours was the highlight of their visit to New Orleans and French Quarter.

With all the attractions that there is to offer in the City of New Orleans, that tells us we did a excellent job!

Large Airboat Tour

3 hours and 45 minutes

Alligator and Louisiana Wildlife Viewing from a Unique Airboat

Take a thrilling airboat ride through the wetlands near New Orleans and plenty of alligators on this active, family-friendly tour. Travel over bayous and open waterways around the colorful, historic fishing village of Jean Lafitte, named after a 19th-century smuggler. Spy alligators in the wild -- as well as raccoons, native birds and large river rodents called nutria -- as your native guide provides commentary. Your 3.75 hour tour includes round-trip transport from New Orleans and 1.5 hours on the boat. This tour is an easy way to get out and experience the rich natural landscape around New Orleans.  The large airboat holds 15-27 passengers.

Tour departs daily at 8:45am, 10:45am, 12:45pm, and 2:45pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour time.

What's included?

• Entry or admission fee
• Tip or gratuity

Please note

• Public transportation nearby
• In case of inclement weather, the tour may be shortened, postponed or replaced with a similar tour on a covered boat
• Minimum age is 5 years
• Sunglasses are recommended. Please note that you are on an air-boat and may get wet.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable
• Not recommended for people with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for people with heart conditions
• If you require a wheelchair lift equipped bus, special arrangements need to be made with Gray Line New Orleans. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. • Wheelchair Access: If the guest needs a wheelchair lift equipped bus, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher. • The following are not allowed on this airboat tour: (Pregnant women and children under 5 years old; People with neck or back problems; Physically disabled people; Wheelchairs; Service dogs (as alligators do swim up close to the airboats) • Dress code is smart casual: Sunglasses are recommended. Please note that you are on an air-boat and may get wet.

What to bring

  contact info, (504) 569-1401, [email protected], gray line new orleans, 400 toulouse st new orleans, la 70130 usa, useful links, let's connect.

Many airlines have 'stopover' programs that let travelers tour a city between connecting flights, and some will even pay for a hotel — here's how to book them

• Many people intentionally book flights with long connections so they can explore the layover city.
• Airlines capitalize on this trend with "stopover" programs, some even offering free hotels and food.
• These stopovers benefit travelers, airlines, and the carrier's home country by boosting tourism.

A special segment of adventurous travelers will purposely book itineraries with long connections in layover cities just to leave the airport and explore for a few hours or days between flights.

Airlines have jumped on this growing trend with built-in "stopover" programs, which can come with free or discounted hotels, excursions, transportation, and food at the layover destination.

It's basically a vacation within a vacation.

Although it sounds too good to be true, stopovers benefit everyone involved. Travelers get more choices and don't have to be confined to an airport, airlines gain customers who may have otherwise chosen a nonstop option on a competitor, and the carrier's home country sees a boost in tourism.

Plus, the cheap or complimentary accommodations typically come at a small cost to airlines, thanks to partnerships with local hotels or tour companies.

Not all stopover programs are structured with an emphasis on tourism, though, as some were created simply to offer conveniences during long layovers. Still, they are a way to secure a free hotel and explore an extra city.

Here are 22 global airline stopover programs, each lasting anywhere from hours to months.

Many carriers allow stopovers to be added to a regular cash booking, but some are only available via award tickets . This means the flight was paid for using points/miles or a combination of points/miles and cash.

Air Canada has a stopover option built into its Aeroplan loyalty program. It allows customers booking award flights to add a stop on international journeys and explore practically any city the airline flies to outside the US and Canada.

The add-on costs 5,000 Aeroplan points each way and can only be booked if the stop is at least 24 hours, capping out at 45 days.

Air France/KLM

Air France and Dutch carrier KLM's Flying Blue loyalty program offers a stopover of 24 hours or more in a connecting city on either carrier or their airline partners.

The option is free to add to award tickets, and passengers can stay up to a year in the stopover city.

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines offers a free one-night hotel stay for transfer passengers with connection times lasting between six and 30 hours, though there are some time and route restrictions.

Breakfast and transportation are included for eligible travelers.

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines' Panama stopover program allows customers to spend anywhere from 24 hours to seven days in the nation's capital, Panama City, on their outbound or return trip.

The option is free for the first stopover, but a second stopover can cost up to $250 plus taxes. Copa offers discounted hotels and tours that can be booked via its stopover website.

Emirates allows a stopover in Dubai with the option to add discounted tours or hotel bookings to the itinerary via its website.

The UAE carrier also has a " Dubai Connect " program that gives passengers with layovers between 6 and 26 hours, depending on the cabin, a complimentary hotel, transfers, meals, and any needed visa.

Dubai Connect only triggers if the customer takes the next available flight. Essentially, you can't intentionally book a longer layover to quality for the free stopover hotel.

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines' transit program gives customers flying via Addis Ababa a free hotel, transit visa, and transfers during layovers lasting between eight and 24 hours.

The hotel on the airline's website is the Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel, located inside the airport.

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways offers a stopover in its Abu Dhabi hub, which comes with an undisclosed discount at select three-star hotels for up to two nights.

Two and four-night stays can be booked at more luxurious four and five-star hotels at a 40% discount. The minimum stay is 24 hours.

Although Etihad's website says it is temporarily unavailable, the airline used to allow eligible travelers to use a so-called Transit Connect Package that provided a free hotel near the airport for layovers lasting 10 to 24 hours. It is unclear when or if the program is returning.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways offers a stopover program in Fiji for those traveling to and from Australia, New Zealand, and other South Pacific nations.

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Hotels and activities like ziplining and beach resorts can be booked through the airline as part of the stopover package.

Finnair allows passengers to book 6, 12, or 24-hour layovers in Helsinki at no additional fare charge and outlines itinerary ideas and information on its website , like transportation, free walking tours, and restaurants.

Customers can book a hotel through the airline and earn Finnair Plus points.

Iberia customers can plan a stopover in Madrid to or from an international destination for one to six nights at no extra cost.

Discounts on hotels, excursions, and transfers in the Spanish capital are available through Iberia.

Icelandair offers a stopover option for one to seven days in its capital city of Reykjavik on transatlantic itineraries for no additional charge.

The airline offers itinerary help and assistance in booking excursions and tours. Hotels need to be booked separately.

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines considers itself one of the "most stopover -friendly" carriers in the world.

The stopovers, which trigger at 24 hours, are not limited to JAL's hubs in Tokyo but can be enjoyed in places like Osaka and Kyoto using the airline's multi-city booking tool.

Latam Airlines

Latam Airlines offers stopovers for between one and three days on flights that connect in São Paulo, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Recife, Manaus, Curitiba, and Belem. Only international itineraries that connect in São Paulo.

Hotels and amenities can be booked via Latam, but the stopover booking is free.

Oman Air offers customizable stopover packages to give travelers time to explore the country's capital, Muscat, and beyond. An additional fare charge may be applicable, though the airline does not fly to the US.

Packages and a-la-carte options include discounted hotels for up to three nights, as well as organized tours, meals, and transfers.

Australian flag carrier Qantas offers its stopovers in a similar manner to JAL in that multi-city bookings can be manipulated to add extra days between flights in layover cities, like Bangkok, Osaka, or San Francisco.

This comes at no extra cost on eligible Qantas fares and can be used on its Oneworld partner airlines.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' stopover program allows passengers with a minimum layover of 12 hours and up to 24 hours to choose from a list of deeply discounted four and five-star hotels. Certain flight itineraries allow for up to four nights.

Nightly hotel rates start at $14 per person for 1 night at four-star standard hotels, with premium five-star beach hotels starting at $30 per person for one night.

Royal Jordanian Airlines

Royal Jordanian Airlines' transit program gives economy and business-class travelers with at least eight and six-hour layovers, respectively, a free hotel room, meals, and transit, assuming certain fare conditions are met.

However, the connecting flight must be the earliest possible — meaning, similar to Emirates, passengers can't intentionally book a longer layover to be eligible for the complimentary perks.

Swiss International Air Lines

Swiss International Air Lines, or SWISS, has a multi-city stopover booking tool on its website that allows passengers to find itineraries with extra days in Switzerland.

The cost of hotels and other perks is on the customer, though.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines' stopover program is available via the multi-city tool, similar to other carriers, where travelers can add hotels, transfers, and activities. The stopover can last one to seven days.

Singapore also offers free transit tours to passengers with layover times between five and a half and 24 hours at Singapore's Changi Airport. It's first-come, first-serve and includes sightseeing around Singapore.

TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal allows customers to add a stopover in Lisbon or Porto between one and 10 days, offering discounts on hotels, food, and activities.

It also offers 25% off a domestic flight to a second Portuguese destination, like the Azores or Madeira islands, to take during the stopover.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' stopover program gives economy travelers a one-night free hotel stay and business flyers a two-night free stay if the period between their connecting flights in Istanbul exceeds 20 hours.

Those traveling from the US in economy class can stay up to two nights in a four-star hotel, while those traveling in business can stay up to three nights in a five-star hotel.

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