Airboat & Plantation Tour by Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to walk moderately on uneven surfaces and be comfortable sitting on an airboat for about 1.5 hours.
Overview
Ride an airboat through Louisiana’s swamps and tour historic Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours. This combo trip offers a powerful mix of adventure and history just outside New Orleans.
Airboat/Oak Alley OR Laura Plantation Combo Tour
From $175 • Ages 5+ • 7 hours
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of an airboat ride combined with a captivating tour of either Oak Alley or Laura Plantation. Explore stunning grounds, delve into rich history during a guided house tour, and enjoy unique shopping opportunities. This unforgettable day trip offers a perfect blend of adventure and culture just outside the French Quarter.
This tour is an airboat / plantation combo tour to either Oak Alley or Laura Plantation.
Both plantations are located about 60 minutes from the French Quarter. You will spend about one and a half hours on the tour. The guided house tour will be about 45 minutes in length with the remaining time spent exploring the grounds and visiting the gift shop.
Our tour begins by picking you up at 8:30 AM and returns around 4:15 PM.
Please allow up to 30 minutes for our bus to pick you up. GUESTS MUST BE OUTSIDE AND READY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PICKUP TIME.
Rate
$175.00 per person
Itinerary
8:30 AM - pick-up at your location 10:00 AM - arrive at plantation 10:15 AM - guided tour begins 11:00 AM - explore the plantation & visit gift shop 12:30 PM - pick-up for Swamp Adventures Airboat ride 2:00 PM - Swamp Adventures Airboat ride 3:45 PM - bus departs Swamp Adventures
Duration
7 Hours (includes transportation time)
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for Pickup
Be ready outside at your pickup location by the scheduled time to avoid delays, as the tour begins promptly.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
Plantation tours involve walking on uneven grounds, so sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Bring Sun Protection
Sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses will keep you comfortable during outdoor segments, especially on the airboat.
Prepare for Variable Weather
Weather in Louisiana can shift quickly; bring a lightweight rain jacket in case of sudden showers.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- American alligator
- Great blue heron
History
Oak Alley and Laura Plantation reveal contrasting narratives of antebellum Louisiana, from grand architecture to deeply personal Creole histories.
Conservation
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours operates with a commitment to minimizing environmental impact on delicate wetland ecosystems and promotes responsible wildlife encounters.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-Toe Walking Shoes
Protects feet during walking tours around plantation grounds.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated in Louisiana’s warm and humid climate.
summer specific
Sunscreen
Protects skin during outdoor portions of the tour.
spring specific
Light Rain Jacket
Prepares you for sudden rain showers common in these seasons.
spring|summer|fall specific