Highlights
Embark on an unforgettable Louisiana adventure, choosing between exhilarating high-speed airboat rides through vital wetlands, a serene pontoon cruise to spot alligators, or a combined tour visiting the historic Oak Alley Plantation, all departing from New Orleans for an immersive experience.
About This Deal
Highlights
- Diverse Tour Options: Select from thrilling airboat adventures, serene pontoon boat cruises, or a combination tour to perfectly tailor your Louisiana experience.
- High-Speed Airboat Fun: Zip through Louisiana's wetlands at up to 40mph, providing an exhilarating perspective on the bayou's hidden gems.
- Wildlife Up Close: Encounter alligators, raccoons, native birds, and nutria in their natural habitat with expert commentary from local guides.
- Historic Plantation Grandeur: Explore Oak Alley Plantation's iconic "Big House" and stunning 300-year-old oak tree alley, immersing yourself in antebellum history.
- A Perfect Gift: Give the gift of unforgettable exploration and adventure through the unique landscapes and rich culture of New Orleans.
What to Expect
Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping journey as you zip across Louisiana's bayous at speeds up to 40mph on a powerful airboat. Feel the wind in your hair as your agile vessel glides deep into the marsh, reaching areas traditional boats can't access, revealing the untamed beauty of Sportsman's Paradise. Your expert native guide will slow down for incredible photo opportunities, allowing you to capture the magic of the wetlands and learn fascinating facts about its unique ecosystem and history.
Keep your eyes peeled for alligators leaping for snacks, curious raccoons, elegant native birds, and large river rodents like nutria in their natural habitat. Alternatively, step back in time with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation, where you'll be captivated by the stunning quarter-mile alley of 28 magnificent 300-year-old oak trees. Tour the iconic 'Big House,' featured in numerous films, and explore the grounds to learn about sugar cane production, the lives of enslaved people, and the families who shaped this historic landmark, offering a profound glimpse into the antebellum South.
Plan Your Visit
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Operating Hours
Hours may vary. Please check the merchant's website for the most up-to-date information regarding tour availability and departure times.
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Duration
Small Airboat Swamp Tour and Large Airboat Swamp Tour: Each lasts approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. Swamp and Bayou Tour: Approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. Swamp Boat Cruise & Oak Alley Plantation Tour: Approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes.
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Meeting Point
All tours depart from 400 Toulouse St New Orleans, LA 70130 US.
Important Information — For the Swamp Boat Cruise & Oak Alley Plantation Tour, please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to ensure a smooth check-in process.
Ticket Options
Small Airboat Swamp Tour
Experience a thrilling, high-speed ride through Louisiana's swamps and bayous on a small airboat, perfect for intimate wildlife viewing.
Large Airboat Swamp Tour
Embark on an exhilarating, high-speed adventure through the wetlands on a large airboat, designed for groups to witness abundant wildlife.
Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour - Tour Only
Discover the timeless beauty of South Louisiana's swamps and bayous on a custom-built boat, immersing yourself in Cajun culture and local wildlife.
Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Roundtrip Transportation Included
Explore the vibrant Louisiana swamps and bayous on a custom-built boat, with convenient roundtrip transportation included for a hassle-free experience.
Swamp Boat Cruise & Oak Alley Plantation Tour
Combine the natural splendor of a Manchac Swamp pontoon boat cruise with the historical grandeur of an Oak Alley Plantation visit.
How It Works
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Grab the Deal
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Plan your Visit
Follow the link on your Groupon to select the date.
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Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Enter your Groupon code at checkout.
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Enjoy the Experience!
Enjoy the experience!
Fine Print
- Not valid with other offers or promotions.
- Online registration required.
- Child Tickets available for purchase upon redemption.
About Gray Line Tours NOLA - New Orleans, LA
Locally owned and operated since 1924, Gray Line Tours New Orleans introduces guests from around the globe to the sights of New Orleans through an eclectic collection of internationally recognized tours, from leisurely walking tours to heart-pounding ghost tours. In addition to taking immersive history or plantation tours, participants can climb aboard an authentic steamboat, which preserves its engine room for this museum-quality exhibit.
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Swamp & Bayou Tour: After a short ride across the river (included), guests explore the land and ecosystem within the Louisiana swamps and bayous, all from the safety of a custom-built swamp boat. Visit the nesting grounds of the local wildlife, including alligators, egrets, and nutria, and discover the path seafood takes from water to table.
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Ghosts & Spirits Walking Tour: As New Orleans has been dubbed “The most haunted city in America,” guests of this tour are sure not to be disappointed. While visiting several haunted sites and learning of their stories, the colorful history and traditions of the area unfolds in real time. Including haunted hotels, like the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, all the way to voodoo relics and vampire hunting kits, this tour has it all!
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Plantation Tour: A journey back in time allows visitors to immerse themselves in the Creole and Cajun cultures and history of South Louisiana, where they get to experience a bygone era in one of the South’s most beautiful settings, Oak Alley Plantation, or take a personal look into the lives of people at Whitney Plantation.
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