Day Trips from New Orleans

New Orleans sits at the edge of the Louisiana bayou — one of the most unique ecosystems in North America. Swamp tours, Cajun country, historic plantations, and the Gulf Coast are all within easy reach.

Swamp Tours — 30-60 Minutes

The Louisiana bayou starts just outside the city limits. Airboat and pontoon boat tours navigate through cypress swamp, past alligators, herons, turtles, and Spanish moss-draped trees. It’s a completely different world from the French Quarter — and it’s 30 minutes away.