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.

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 a small 6-passenger airboat with your 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.

Why Choose a Private Airboat Tour from New Orleans?

• Private Transportation: Travel in a luxury SUV directly from your hotel. Skip long lines and shuttle pickups.

• Exclusive Airboats: Small 6-passenger boats allow close encounters with wildlife, far from crowded commercial vessels.

• 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 luxury transportation and a 90 minute private chartered airboat swamp tour with captain.

Add-Ons

Option 1

• Add a Plantation Tour with optional stop for lunch

  • Includes private airboat tour + luxury 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.