Most swamp tours are located about 35 to 45 minutes south or west of downtown New Orleans. If you choose hotel pickup, expect the total transit time to be closer to an hour each way as the bus picks up other passengers.
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Covered Tour Boat
Operated by Ragin Cajun Tours
From $35/ person
Good fit: a calmer, shaded swamp ride
A covered tour-boat experience offered through Ragin Cajun Tours.
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Ragin Cajun Airboat Options
Operated by Ragin Cajun Tours
From $65/ person
Good fit: a faster, open-air swamp adventure
The faster, more adventurous, open-air swamp format.
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