Explore historic Destrehan Plantation and glide through bayou wetlands on a thrilling airboat ride in one half-day tour
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5 hours
Plantation tour, airboat ride
Journey beyond New Orleans to tour historic Destrehan Plantation, then feel the rush of an airboat adventure through Louisiana wetlands. Enjoy guided commentary, free time to explore the grounds, and convenient round-trip transport.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.
Full refund available with at least 48 hours' notice. Full refund issued if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
1265 LA-3127 Luling LA 70070
Visitors consistently rave about the quality of the guides here, with names like Corey, Garrett, Josh, Jamie, and Jesse earning special shoutouts for being knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the swamps. The staff clearly loves what they do, and it shows in how they share stories, point out wildlife, and create an educational yet thrilling experience. Families especially appreciate the accommodating nature of the crew, including their patience with special needs guests. The wildlife viewing delivers in a big way. Expect to see plenty of alligators (some tours spot 20-30!), including adorable babies, and many visitors get the unforgettable chance to feed them marshmallows. Beyond gators, guests regularly encounter raccoons, diverse bird species, and stunning swamp scenery filled with beautiful plants and textures. The tours operate on private, protected land, which seems to make for reliable wildlife sightings. Just remember to bring sunscreen, water, and a hat since it gets hot out there. This consistently ranks as a highlight of people's New Orleans trips.
First time doing airboat bayou tour. We had Mike as our airboat guide. He was great very personable,knowledgeable. Was a great time saw many gators, bald eagles, if in new orleans and want to do airboat tour. Pick this one.
Christopher Cash
April 2, 2026
First time doing airboat bayou tour. We had Mike as our airboat guide. He was great very personable,knowledgeable. Was a great time saw many gators, bald eagles, if in new orleans and want to do airboat tour. Pick this one.
Christopher Cash
April 2, 2026