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The swamp trips: gators, Spanish moss and airboats that move like the engine has a grudge, half an hour out where the bayou takes over. Smaller boats slip into channels the big ones cannot.
Discover Louisiana's wetlands on a 2-hour boat tour from New Orleans, with wildlife sightings, local guides, and a visit to a water-accessible Cajun village.
Most Popular“Xander was excellent! Definitely seems like it’s best to go when it’s a bit warmer (it’s ~40° here this week) but we saw a bit gator and a bunch of adorable raccoons!”
Discover the thrill of a swamp airboat ride near New Orleans, spotting alligators and wildlife, with expert guides and scenic views—an authentic bayou adventure.
“Had a great time in the bayou with our guide Ronnie “The Real Deal.” He was knowledgeable and fun and shared great personal stories of being a 5th generation bayou man. We saw 8 gators despite the cool day and had fun.”
Discover the perfect blend of history and nature with this full-day swamp boat and plantation tour from New Orleans, ideal for wildlife lovers and history buffs alike.
“Very Interesting and Time well spent. For those interested in antebellum history, this plantation is great. Swamp tour was very entertaining, saw gators, boar, eagles, raccoons. Tour was a good two hours and well narrated on the swamp.”
Experience Louisiana’s wetlands on a small, intimate swamp tour from Slidell, spotting alligators, wildlife, and learning about Cajun culture in just 2 hours.
“Great time! Dustin is a great guide, lots of info and fun! Saw a ton of gators, raccoons, cool old trees and flowers.”
Experience the thrill of high-speed airboat rides through Louisiana’s wetlands near New Orleans, with wildlife sightings, expert guides, and stunning scenery.
“Ian was a fantastic guide- super knowledgeable and we were able to have a fantastic discussion on all of our various questions.”
Discover the natural beauty and cultural highlights of Louisiana’s swamps on this 1-hour 40-minute guided boat tour; perfect for wildlife lovers and history buffs alike.
“Captain Dewey was awesome great jokes and knowledgable of the waters and animals in their natural habitat. Because the time of year you must bring a jacket it gets cold.”
Experience the thrill of an airboat swamp tour near New Orleans, spotting alligators and wildlife with expert guides, plus convenient hotel transport.
“Was very fun . Guide was great and very knowledgeable and knew where all the alligators were. Great trip”
Experience Louisiana’s stunning swamplands on a small-group airboat tour with hotel pickup, wildlife viewing, and expert guides. Perfect for nature lovers.
“Cap'n Ernie was the best!! Knowledgeable, fun and we could listen to him for hours. Learned so much and will recommend this airboat tour to everyone! Thank you so much!”
Discover Louisiana's wildlife and Cajun culture on a Manchac Bayou Swamp Cruise with optional pickup from New Orleans. Family-friendly, wildlife-rich, and full of local lore.
“This tour was the absolute highlight of my trip to New Orleans! Our driver shared lots of interesting information on the way to the swamp and gave great recommendations on the ride back. Once on the water, Captain Danny was engaging, informative, and made the…”
Discover Louisiana’s wildlife with a guided boat tour through the Bayou of New Orleans. Enjoy close encounters with alligators, birds, and scenic cypress swamps.
“Great experience of alligators and wildlife on the water. Tour guide was awesome and funny. Very informative”
Discover Louisiana’s wildlife on a 4-hour swamp tour with boat rides, expert guides, and scenic bayou views. Perfect for nature lovers and families.
“Absolutely gorgeous house Plenty of space. Can definitely host large family very comfortably. Place was clean and very modern. Kids had a blast in the jacuzzi. 15 min drive from French courter And water ferry is right there”
Discover Louisiana’s cypress swamps, creole plantations, and Southern charm with this full-day tour. Includes airboat ride, guided tours, and gourmet lunch.
“We had a group of 11, we had a really fun time. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We will definitely book again!”
Explore Louisiana’s bayous and historic Oak Alley Plantation on this guided day trip from New Orleans, combining wildlife, culture, and history for an authentic experience.
“From start to finish was absolutely amazing. Saw so many interesting things and learnt so much.”
Discover the wildlife, history, and scenery of Louisiana's swamps on this 2-hour boat tour with hotel pickup, guided by passionate locals for an authentic experience.
“Captain Ernie was amazing and very knowledgeable! Saw a few Gators as well. Would definitely recommend.”
Explore Louisiana’s bayous on a small-group kayak tour near New Orleans. Experience wildlife, cypress forests, and wetlands on a 2.5-hour adventure with expert guides.
“If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of NOLA, take a trip to the beautiful Manchac Swamp and get your sanity back! MJ was our phenomenal driver and our brilliant kayak tour guide. She's knowledgeable about all things ecologically related to Louisiana, and she…”
Brass bands, bayous and stories best told after the gas lamps come on.