VIP Swamp Airboat Tour New Orleans
Explore Louisiana’s bayou country on an exciting airboat ride, winding through cypress swampland with commentary from a local guide as you soak up the scenery and scout for alligators, turtles, ibis, and other wildlife in this atmospheric landscape.
Area
DC and The South
Type
History
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Do not miss the chance to discover the wildlife and beautiful scenery of Louisiana’s wetlands, an area unaltered for centuries. After greeting your captain, you climb aboard an airboat for this exciting adventure. An airboat, or skiff, is a flat-bottomed vessel propelled by a propeller, which in turn is powered by an engine. Often used for fishing, they are suited to these waters as they can travel slowly and quietly, so as not to disturb the wildlife. As you make your way through the peaceful shallow marshes, navigating the evocative bayous lined with cypress and tupelo-gum trees, you will be mesmerised by this haunting scenery. While you scout for alligators, turtles, snakes, ibis, heron, black bears, wild boar, bald eagles and other wildlife, your captain will explain the ecology and natural history of this atmospheric region.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationInn at Perry Cabin
With its romantic waterfront setting on Chesapeake Bay and colonial clapboard vernacular, Inn at Perry Cabin is the epitome of southern charm and one of America’s most refined small luxury hotels.
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View AccommodationRitz Carlton New Orleans
Set within the historic 1908 Beaux Arts Maison Blanche building, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans retains the grace and charm of an antebellum mansion and is within just a few minutes walk of the centre of the city's exciting and vibrant French Quarter
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View AccommodationFour Seasons New Orleans
Offering timeless sophistication and flawless service, the Four Seasons sits directly on the Mississippi, located in the former landmark tower that once housed the World Trade Center, the hotel brings stylish upscale accommodation to The Big Easy.
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View AccommodationHay Adams Washington D C
With a tagline that boasts that "nothing is overlooked except the White House", the Hay Adams certainly is proud of its service and its impressive address. With elegant rooms and suites, fine dining and impeccable service it is a beautiful hotel.
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View AccommodationThe Hermitage Hotel, Nashville
Nashville’s original and most iconic hotel, bursting with legendary status and an abundance of personality since 1910. Striking architecture and luxurious amenities with the Four-Diamond restaurant and bar, luxury spa, spacious suites and boutique.
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View AccommodationWindsor Court Hotel
Windsor Court Hotel is a luxurious, elegant hotel located in the heart of New Orleans, just steps from the French Quarter. Known for its refined decor and exceptional service, the hotel offers spacious rooms and suites with classic Southern charm.
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View AccommodationFour Seasons Hotel Washington DC
Located on the edge of Georgetown, close to the fantastic shops and restaurants, the Four Seasons offers luxurious and contemporary accommodations in this fascinating capital city. The National Mall and Lincoln Memorial are all within easy reach.
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View AccommodationMonmouth Historic Inn
Experience authentic Southern charm with a stay in one of Mississippi’s finest hotels. Dating back to 1818, this magnificent antebellum mansion, stunning gardens and former plantation estate has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
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View AccommodationWilliamsburg Inn
Representing the height of luxury in Historic Williamsburg, the iconic Williamsburg Inn has been reimagined to bring you the best of the old world and the new.
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