Airboat Adventures, New Orleans

With a touring area of over 20,000 acres Adventures of Jean Lafitte makes its business to show tourists the real, natural Louisiana. Aboard one of their swamp pontoon boats, moss-draped cypress and tupelo-gum trees pass overhead as you skid along the top of the bayou water. Alligators, snakes, and turtles poke their heads out of the water. Egrets, owls, and bald eagles patrol the skies. Their relaxing, professional tours last for up to 2 hours, providing plenty of time to soak up the wildlife and snap a few pictures as well.