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Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Overview

The Oak Alley plantation tour is one of the most magnificent plantation tours near New Orleans because of the 28 evenly spaced, huge Oak Trees that go from the river road to the Plantation House. The Greek Revival home dates back to 1837. Located on the grounds is a restaurant, blacksmith shop, Souvenir Shop and antique farm equipment. Next up is an airboat tour - hold onto your hat! Our New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour is a high speed adventure that is part tour and part ride. Along the way, you will get a personal tour by your local Captain. Our airboats have stadium seating, so that the person in front of you does not obstruct your view. So, every airboat seat is great for experiencing the tour and viewing the wildlife.

City: New Orleans

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $150.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please indicate New Orleans Hotel and Valid cell phone number)

Professional guide

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (284)

Amanda_E

Oct 2022

Swamp tour was AMAZING! We had Captain Jason. He has so much knowledge and a great energy. Was engaging and informative! I did not go in to the plantation because I did not feel comfortable. Walked outside and enjoyed nature.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for the five-star review, Amanda!

Judy_A

Oct 2022

What a great day excursion - would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants a day away from the city!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for the five-star review, Judy!

SherdNerdAOK

Oct 2022

Part of me wishes I could break the review into two parts. The swamp tour was astounding! Captain Jason was incredibly knowledgeable regarding the “landscape” of the canals, swamps, bayou, and marshlands. His insight into the sustainability of the ecosystem given his credentials was eye-opening. And his little rescue gator, Nubby, was cute and mildly terrifying. (Full disclosure: I’m terrified of reptiles, so this portion of the tour was to appease my hubs since I’m a history buff; we both ended up enjoying this part immensely!) **Pro Tip: Bring a light jacket and sunglasses. It can get QUITE breezy, and thus chilly. The Oak Alley portion was a bit of a letdown after the swamp tour (we had the 10:45a showing, so swamp then plantation). We had 45 minutes to wander on our own and then a 30 minute tour of the “Big House.” That was it. And the tour was lackluster with a meager amount of information shared and barely any time in the 5 rooms. We didn’t even have time to check out the gift shop since we had to scarf down a mediocre sammich in our 45 minute self-guided portion of the excursion. The bit of time there was not enough to do the property or the memory of the poor enslaved souls any justice at all. Gorgeous trees though. **Pro Tip: Wear comfy walking shoes! The van driver was very friendly and warned us about the (VERY) rough roads before we encountered them. He can’t be blamed for the roads. They should check the shocks on that van though… If you get motion sickness easily, take Dramamine or wear your bands. That also applies for the airboat ride. **Pro Tip: Bring some bottled drinks (water would be best) and a couple of protein bars to keep you hydrated and to keep your tummy from grumbling. Just wait to get back to the city to eat a big dinner. ALSO, bring cash to tip your boat captain and the driver. Some of the captains also take Venmo.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for the positive review!