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★ 5.0“Great fun, captain Marc has been fantastic to inform us interesting details of the wild life and try very hard to ensure us get close / discover the wild animals.. really worth it!”
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5,399 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $70.12by Cajun Encounters Tour Co.
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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.
★ 4.5“We had a blast! We were picked up from and returned to a very convenient spot, no sweat, so getting to the site was easy. Tiktok was a great guide!”
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4,891 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $59.00by Airboat Adventures
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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.
★ 5.0“Great experience. All of it was very informative. The swamp boat is great for the whole family, the plantation tour probably not so fun for little kids as we seen a lot of them throwing fits and crying probably out of boredom because they’re just…”
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3,303 reviews7 hours 45 minutes (approx.)From $131.00by Gray Line New Orleans
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Experience Louisiana’s wetlands on a small, intimate swamp tour from Slidell, spotting alligators, wildlife, and learning about Cajun culture in just 2 hours.
★ 5.0“The experience was wonderful and I suggest asking for Emmet as your tour guide. I hope to go again..”
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2,824 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $37.75by Cajun Encounters Tour Co.
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Experience the thrill of high-speed airboat rides through Louisiana’s wetlands near New Orleans, with wildlife sightings, expert guides, and stunning scenery.
★ 4.9“I wouldn't change a thing!!! this was the best part of my trip!”
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2,380 reviews100 minutes - 4 hoursFrom $65by Louisiana Tour Company
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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.
★ 5.0“Captain Trey provided a great experience. This tour provided a great opportunity to get out in the water. Dress warm to optimize your enjoyment.”
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1,855 reviews1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)From $35.00by Louisiana Tour company
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Experience the thrill of an airboat swamp tour near New Orleans, spotting alligators and wildlife with expert guides, plus convenient hotel transport.
★ 5.0“Are small airboat captain was very safe, knowledgeable, and made sure if we had questions he had the answers. Not only was it very enjoyable but I learned a lot also. The mama in the store was so delightful and knowledgeable I almost wish I…”
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1,832 reviews4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $90.00by Louisiana Tour company
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Experience Louisiana’s stunning swamplands on a small-group airboat tour with hotel pickup, wildlife viewing, and expert guides. Perfect for nature lovers.
★ 5.0“The airboat trip was so fun!! Our guide Bobby was very informative and could answer all our questions. We saw lots of animals and had a great day!”
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1,621 reviews4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $115.00by Louisiana Tour company
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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.
★ 4.7“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…”
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1,587 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $35by Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
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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.
★ 4.5“Was hoping it would be a more guided nature tour, with a quiet boat and a guide who offered more observations and info. Instead there was music blaring and only an occasional comment from the guide, who did offer to answer questions (and did so)…”
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1,452 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $35.00by Adventures of Jean Lafitte
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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.
★ 4.5“It was a whole lot of fun. The alligators were very "accommodating" and showed up along the way. The raccoons were cute, too. Not even the rain could spoil the ride. My only suggestion would be that they play Cajun music instead of rock-and-roll to…”
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1,307 reviews1 hour 15 minutes to 4 hours (approx.)From $35.00by Gray Line New Orleans
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Discover Louisiana’s cypress swamps, creole plantations, and Southern charm with this full-day tour. Includes airboat ride, guided tours, and gourmet lunch.
★ 4.5“We had a wonderful day. Everything was well planned and on time. On tour guide, Robert was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was a day to remember.”
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1,246 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $279.00by Tours by Isabelle
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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.
★ 4.7“This was fun and a great way to explore a bit of the bayou and the history of plantations.”
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1,147 reviews7.5 hoursFrom $125by Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
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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.
★ 5.0“We went on the swamp tour with Capt. Ernie. Capt. Ernie was so knowledgeable about New Orleans, and the swamp and quite funny. He definitely kept us entertained, and the ride was nice. He told us we may not see gators, because of the weather.…”
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1,008 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $60.00by Louisiana Tour company
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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.
★ 5.0“I had so much more fun on this tour than I thought I would. I went as a solo traveler and was made to feel comfortable and part of the group, which comprised of all people on a work trip together. As an avid birder…”
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973 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $90.00by New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours
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