Top New Orleans Extreme Sports

Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country first-hand on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th-century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a local guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife. Gators appear most commonly in the summer months, so keep your eyes peeled.

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.

Delve into the atmospheric beauty of New Orleans’ vast swamplands on an exciting 2-hour small-group tour by airboat. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise past fascinating flora and fauna, scouring the picturesque scenery for sightings of alligators and other rare creatures. Experience the exhilaration of traveling at high velocity as your driver alternates between gentle cruising and high-speed bursts. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 9 passengers.

Discover the atmospheric swamps surrounding New Orleans on a fascinating airboat tour, led by a professional guide. In a group of 16 or less, climb aboard an airboat destined for the rich flora and fauna of the swamplands. Enrich your natural knowledge as you listen to intriguing commentary from your guide; scour the scenery for sightings of alligators; and feel your adrenaline levels surge as you accelerate and reach high speeds.

Get amazing aerial views of New Orleans on this helicopter tour. While listening to guided commentary from your pilot through your headset, you and just two other passengers will fly over Jackson Square, the French Quarter, City Park, and the Mississippi River, among other landmarks.

Get an unbeatable aerial perspective of New Orleans on a private 30-minute helicopter flight that takes you soaring over Big Easy landmarks like the Superdome, Jackson Square, Mississippi River, and City Park. Expert pilots follow the highest safety standards and provide narration about the sites below. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a New Orleans local, this is a view of the city you’ll never forget.

Soar through the skies of New Orleans—and even have the chance to take the controls yourself—during this private flight and flying lesson. Admire views of the French Quarter, the Mississippi River, and the Superdome from the air, as you fly with a certified FAA instructor. The lesson includes both ground instruction and hands-on flying time, and no prior experience or certification is required.

Mardi Gras Mambo Tours (MGMT) has captured the essence of what makes Nola enchanted... it's mystic art, cuisine, and of course spirits. MGMT brings brands together by creating exclusive experiences. We specialize in branding and hosting the most unique events New Orleans has to offer. This open bar cocktail tour brings you to Mardi Gras world & Seven Three Distillery. Shuttle services are provided kids are welcomed must be 21 to drink. We also offer a selection of freshly made charcuterie options guests may add to tour packages at an extra cost. Our charcuterie selections are perfect for events, business meetings and other gatherings. Please contact us for more information.