ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Mississippi River, LATravel along the Mississippi River and arrive at the departure location in Marrero, a 35 minute drive outside of New Orleans.Stop At: Barataria Preserve, Marrero, LAYou will be introduced to your captain and briefed quickly on procedure inside of the Airboat. Once everyone in the group is prepared to take off you captain will rev the engine.This particular airport is powered by a 454 Chevy Engine that's capable of accelerating to speeds as high as 35 miles per hour. The boat is propelled by a large fan behind the boat which can deliver wind speeds of over 200 miles per hour. This tour is fast and loud!Your tour guide will bring you from location to location around the swamp and make frequent stops for you to have encounters with the wildlife. Chances are you'll probably have some reptilian visitors. The alligators have no problems making their way to the side of the boat and showing off for the visitors. After the tour of the swamp is complete you will be returned to the original departure location to make your way back to New Orleans.Duration: 2 hours
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, New Orleans, LA 70445A beautiful Bayou Bienvenue with a distant city skyline view is home to many birds, docile alligators, turtles and more. Come explore at your own pace with a sit-on-top kayak the area. Find the Swamp Swing for an added instagram photo!Duration: 2 hours
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours, Slidell, LAUpon arrival at the boat launch on the West Pearl River in Slidell, hop aboard the 14-passenger US Coast Guard–approved vessel, which provides plenty of shade from the Louisiana sun. You and your party will embark on an interactive 2-hour boat tour of Honey Island Swamp, which boasts nearly 70,000 acres (28,327 hectares) of protected wildlife preserve. This private tour for family and friends allows you to spend as much time in one area as your group desires.See the lovely sight of moss hanging from the gnarled cypress trees and take in the sweet smell of wild azaleas. Listen to your captain’s swamp tales of pirates, Bigfoot sightings and prehistoric creatures, and keep your eyes peeled for alligators, herons, egrets, deer, feral hogs, nutria, raccoons, otters, turtles and frogs along the riverbanks and lurking in the murky waters below. Also be on the lookout for bald eagles, owls, osprey and other water fowl soaring through the sky. Passing through a Cajun village where local fisherman reside, you may observe them catching bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass, alligator gar, flathead catfish, freshwater drum and buffalo fish in addition to thousands of pounds of crawfish caught in these waters each season.During your journey back up river, learn more about the wetland ecology from live narration on board.Duration: 2 hours
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LAYour private tour begins with pickup from your New Orleans hotel, and includes a narrated scenic tour as you drive along Lake Pontchartrain and the countryside to the swamp.Stop At: Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours, Slidell, LAStart your tour with private hotel pickup in the French Quarter or downtown New Orleans. Your driver provides insightful commentary on the city and shares firsthand experiences of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath during the 45- to 60-minute drive to the West Pearl River in Slidell.Upon arrival, hop aboard the 14-passenger US Coast Guard–approved vessel, which provides plenty of shade from the Louisiana sun. You and your party will embark on an interactive 2-hour boat tour of Honey Island Swamp, which boasts nearly 70,000 acres (28,327 hectares) of protected wildlife preserve. This private tour for family and friends allows you to spend as much time in one area as your group desires.See the lovely sight of moss hanging from the gnarled cypress trees and take in the sweet smell of wild azaleas. Listen to your captain’s swamp tales of pirates, Bigfoot sightings and prehistoric creatures, and keep your eyes peeled for alligators, herons, egrets, deer, feral hogs, nutria, raccoons, otters, turtles and frogs along the riverbanks and lurking in the murky waters below. Also be on the lookout for bald eagles, owls, osprey and other water fowl soaring through the sky. Passing through a Cajun village where local fisherman reside, you may observe them catching bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass, alligator gar, flathead catfish, freshwater drum and buffalo fish in addition to thousands of pounds of crawfish caught in these waters each season.During your journey back up river, learn more about the wetland ecology from live narration on board. Afterward, you’re transferred back to your hotel in New Orleans.Duration: 4 hours
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: French Quarter, New Orleans, LAStops vary depending upon guest's interests.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: French Quarter, New Orleans, LARide through the original Creole New Orleans city. From the shore of the Mississippi River to some of the Oldest Streets and buildings in New Orleans, you will learn about the origins and rich history that make our city one of the most unique in the united States. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Lafayette Cemetery No.1, Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130Stop by the oldest city owned above ground cemetery in New Orleans learn about the unique way we inter our dead.Duration: 6 minutesStop At: Lower Garden District, New Orleans, LAThe Garden District was known as the 19th Century American Sector of New Orleans. It's large opulent antebellum Homes were built for the famous and wealthy in the early 1800's and home to the several famous people today.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Buzz Nola Bike Tours and Rentals, 214 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2423We begin and end at our shop located 1.5 blocks from Canal StDuration: 10 minutes