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Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Recommended by 100% of travelers
New Orleans, USA
  • 9 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

See a different side of Louisiana on this ultimate swamp and plantation tour that showcases both Cajun and Creole culture in an all-inclusive package. Enjoy a private airboat ride through cypress swamps with a gator-hunting guide before exploring antebellum history at Houmas House and Laura plantations—two of the region’s best-preserved estates. Extras include a gourmet Cajun lunch at Houmas House and private transport from New Orleans.
  • See swamp animals on a private airboat tour through remote bayous
  • Visit two historic plantations and have lunch on Louisiana's famous River Road
  • Learn about prewar history on a tour of Greek Revival mansions and slave quarters
  • Private tour is a great option for families and groups of up to 12

What's Included

  • Roundtrip private transportation with professional guide
  • Narrated private airboat tour
  • Lunch at Houmas House plantation
  • Guided tour of Houmas House Plantation
  • Guided tour of Laura Plantation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Tour departs from downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels only. If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call Tours by Isabelle and advise them of this information directly.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

1

Luling

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Houmas House and Gardens

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking in the special requirements field
  • Service animals allowed
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions. Umbrellas are available for use if guests forget their own. If a tour cannot operate due to inclement weather you will be notified
  • Due to the nature of the airboat, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, people with back or neck issues or recent surgeries are not allowed to participate in the airboat portion of the tour.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $1,395.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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