Experience the magnificence of Oak Alley Plantation, with its iconic oak trees and historic Greek Revival home. Then, embark on a thrilling airboat adventure through the New Orleans swamp, with up-close wildlife encounters.
- Great River Road - The Oak Alley Plantation is located 70 miles or about 1 hour 10 min from the French Quarter. Travel along Great River Road and marvel at the antebellum mansions.
- Oak Alley Plantation - You will spend approximately 2 hours at the plantation. The house tour will be about 35 minutes in length. The Oak Alley plantation house tour is provided by Plantation tour guides. The remainder of your time will be spent with self-exploration of the grounds. If you use your time wisely, you can grab a sandwich at the gift shop for lunch and still have time to walk the grounds. You’ll then be brought to the swamp tour dock for your next adventure.
- Barataria Preserve - On this tour, you will experience the best of both: an informative swamp tour and high speed thrill airboat ride. You will travel at high speeds in the airboat then slow down and stop for pictures. Your Captain will give you a tour of a life time explaining the culture, animals, and the swamps. You may even experience a close encounter with some of the local swamp life. Please note: the order of the combination tours may change based upon availability and weather.
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off at your New Orleans location
- Guidance from a professional tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
The tour of Oak Alley plantation, positioned close to New Orleans, stands out for its stunning array of 28 giant Oak Trees, equally spaced from the river road to the Plantation House. The Plantation House itself is an example of Greek Revival architecture and was constructed in 1837. The compound also hosts a restaurant, a blacksmith shop, a souvenir store, and displays of vintage farming implements. Next, prepared to be thrilled with our New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour! It’s not just a tour, it’s also a thrill ride. Along this high-speed journey, your local Captain will offer a personalized insight into the surroundings. Our airboats are designed with stadium seating to ensure unimpeded views for everyone. Every seat is perfect for fully appreciating the tour and observing the local fauna.
- Confirmation received at time of booking
- Children Must be at least 48 inches
- Air-boats are not recommended for people with back or neck problems and pregnant women.
- The order of the activities depends on the tour time chosen at checkout. If the 10:45am departure is chosen, the swamp our portion will be first.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.