Private New Orleans Swamp & Airboat Tour
Experience Louisiana’s wetlands up close with La Vie NOLA’s private airboat tour from New Orleans. Enjoy private transportation through the city and a scenic drive to the bayou, where moss-covered cypress trees, abundant wildlife, and hidden waterways create an unforgettable adventure. This New Orleans swamp tour offers a thrilling and intimate experience for travelers seeking authenticity and adventure.
La Vie NOLA is an owner‑operated company, and every tour includes a licensed professional guide who provides context, handles logistics, and ensures a boutique, high‑touch experience from pickup to return.
Many guests combine this experience with our private New Orleans city tour or plantation tour with private transportation for a full-day exploration of the region.
Tours are limited and vary by season - email, text or call today to reserve your private airboat tour!
Itinerary – Private Airboat Tour
Pick-Up: We begin with a scenic 45-minute drive from your hotel to the bayou.
The Swamp: Cross the Mississippi River and enter the lush cypress swamps.
Airboat Adventure: Board your private 6-passenger airboat with an expert Cajun captain, providing an intimate experience and the chance to get close to wildlife.
Wildlife & Stories: Spot alligators, egrets, herons, and more, while your captain shares fascinating local stories and Cajun humor.
Return Options: After the tour, return to your hotel, explore the city, or take a short drive to a historic plantation.
Tip: Traveling in a private SUV and small 6-passenger airboat lets you skip the crowds and enjoy a more intimate and comfortable adventure.
When you’re ready, we’ll take care of the rest.
Book your private airboat tour and enjoy a seamless, comfortable experience from start to finish.
Why Choose a Private Airboat Tour from New Orleans?
Private Transportation: Travel in a private SUV directly from your hotel. Skip long lines and shuttle pickups.
Small-Group Airboats: 6-passenger airboats provide a more intimate experience and closer access to the wetlands and wildlife.
Local Captains: Our select Cajun captains share Louisiana culture, history, and personal insights.
Secluded Waterways: Explore untouched swampland rather than busy public routes.
Wildlife You May Encounter on Your Airboat Tour
Although wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, our guests see alligators on nearly every trip. You may also spot bald eagles, osprey, ducks, geese, nutria, egrets, herons, and more, depending on the season.
Tour Options & Pricing
Private Airboat Tour
3 Hour Duration
$765 for up to 6 guests
Includes private transportation and a 90 minute private chartered airboat swamp tour with captain.
Our private airboat experience is designed for travelers who want a more comfortable and personalized way to explore Louisiana's wetlands. Instead of shared shuttle transportation, you'll travel privately from your New Orleans hotel in a full-size SUV before boarding a small 6-passenger airboat with your captain.
We exclusively use small airboats to keep the experience intimate and personal, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the scenery and wildlife without the crowds of larger commercial vessels.
Add-Ons
Option 1 - Add a Plantation Tour with optional stop for lunch
Includes private airboat tour + private transportation to a historic plantation
Plantation Admission Fees Included
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant
Duration: 7 hours
Price: $1,195 for up to 6 guests (food & beverage not included)
Option 2 - Add a City Tour with optional stop for lunch
Includes private airboat tour + private New Orleans city driving tour
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant
Duration: 7 hours
Price: $1,095 for up to 6 guests (food & beverage not included)
Reservations: Please email, text or call to check availability!
Book your private airboat tour from New Orleans today with La Vie NOLA — escape the crowds, enjoy private transportation, and discover the bayou’s natural beauty and wildlife in comfort and style.
