New Orleans: Swamp Boat Ride & Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Your experience

Combine the natural wonders of the Louisiana swamps with the historic charm of Oak Alley Plantation.

Getting started

Meet your guide for narrated transportation to Oak Alley Plantation. Proceed to your next adventure to Manchac Swamp; after a safety briefing, board the covered airboat for your guided wildlife experience cruise.

What to expect

Full-day Plantation & Swamp Adventure:

Step back into Louisiana’s antebellum past at the iconic Oak Alley Plantation, then glide through the wildlife-rich Manchac Swamp on a covered pontoon boat. Learn about Cajun culture, local history, and spot alligators, raccoons, and other wildlife along the way.

Features

• Guided plantation tour: Explore the Big House and learn the history of its families and former inhabitants.

• Self-guided grounds: Stroll through gardens, reconstructed slave cabins, and exhibits at your own pace.

• Narrated swamp cruise: Experience a relaxing boat ride with expert commentary on local wildlife and culture.

• Wildlife spotting: Keep an eye out for alligators, raccoons, and other native animals in their natural habitat.

• Convenient transport: Round-trip narrated bus transport from New Orleans ensures a stress-free day.