Top New Orleans Eco Tours - page 2

Experience the best of Cajun and Creole culture with a thrilling airboat ride through the cypress swamps. Visit the historic Laura Plantation and enjoy a gourmet buffet lunch at Houmas House Plantation. A guided tour of both plantations completes this immersive day, all in a small-group setting for a more personalized experience.

Experience the charm of New Orleans on a two-hour Sunday jazz cruise along the Mississippi River. Enjoy live jazz music, stunning views from the top deck, and the option to savor a Louisiana-style buffet brunch featuring local favorites. This authentic paddle-wheel riverboat offers a perfect blend of history, ambiance, and relaxation for all ages. The legendary Steamboat NATCHEZ and her sister vessel Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will sail interchangeably, depending on bookings and private events.

Travel through Cajun Country on this full-day New Orleans city tour and swamp adventure. Journey with your professional guide in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus as you learn about the history, culture and highlights of southern Creoles. You'll see major city highlights, areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, and tour the inside of a cemetery to see the above-ground tombs. Afterward, you'll head to the bayou for your choice of a leisurely pontoon boat ride or thrilling airboat ride.

Venture beyond New Orleans to the wilds of the Louisiana bayous on a small-group kayaking tour of the Manchac and Maurepas swamps. Climb aboard a tandem kayak and paddle through a lush landscape of cypress forests and wetlands teeming with wildlife. No kayaking experience is necessary, as a guide teaches you everything need to know to enjoy this Southern-style adventure.

Experience Louisiana’s wild bayou country on an exciting, family-friendly airboat tour. This tour includes a ride on a small airboat (maximum 13 passengers) that zips through the tree‐lined marshes at speeds up to 45 mph (72 kph). While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from your guide as you view lush scenery and local wildlife, including alligators, nutria, and native birds. Pickup and drop-off from downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels included.

Venture into the wild bayou of Louisiana on this thrilling airboat ride, perfect for families and nature lovers alike. Glide through the cypress swamps near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, guided by a local expert who shares insights on the unique ecosystem. Experience the excitement of spotting alligators, turtles, and various birds while enjoying the beauty of the lush scenery. Choose between small or large airboats for an intimate adventure, with both morning and afternoon tours available. Pickup from your hotel is convenient, making this an easy addition to your New Orleans itinerary. - Private small-group tours on a 10 passenger airboat - Pickup from downtown New Orleans or self-drive options available - See alligators, turtles, and diverse wildlife in their natural habitat - 2 to 4 hours of adventure tailored for all ages, with expert guides

Explore Louisiana’s bayou landscape–and avoid a basic, beginner-friendly itinerary–on this kayaking tour of Manchac Swamp, designed for experienced paddlers and including round-trip transfers from a central meeting point in New Orleans. Spend four hours on the water with a local naturalist guide, keep a lookout for wildlife, and learn about the local wetland ecosystem along the way.