Quick notes before the review! 1) Cash is a cheaper option than using a card so come prepared. 2) Consider the time of year if you are looking for alligators. This should have occurred to me, duh. The tour at Champagne’s was great fun. The tour guide Jason was knowledgeable and was very gracious about my son’s many questions. The lake itself is quite scenic and the bird life is active even in the winter. I recommend the stop!See more..
4.5Louisiana Tour Company(1.836 reviews) - Ernie is the best! Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Speed Boats Tours • Day Trips
We had an amazing time!! We almost were late, but we contacted the company on the way down from the French Quarter and they were very understanding and they did a head count before we left. We ended up not being late, but the tour still waited about 10 minutes because 2 people were missing. They didn't make it, but you can't really hold up a group of 20+ people forever. Ernie was FANTASTIC. He knows so much about the area and the waters. He was funny, kind, and you can tell he really loves what he does. For those of you who don't carry cash, pick some up before you leave New Orleans, because they cannot take electronic tips unfortunately and they have an atm, but we also only carry credit cards so we couldn't take money out there. 10/10 would recommend. Bring a jacket if you're going in off-season, it was a beautiful day, but it gets a bit chilly once you start moving.See more..
4.5Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours(1.463 reviews) - Absolutely loved it as the wealth of wildlife exceeded our expectations and the knowledge of our guide was awesome Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
This was one of the last activities on our 12 day US road trip and was something I (the dad/husband of the family) had asked to do. My wife and kids (daughter of 16 and son of 21) were quite open in saying they didn't really fancy it but I am really pleased to say they loved the swamp tour as much as I did. I would have been happy seeing one gator but at one point we had about seven around the boat and the raccoons were amazing to see too. See more..
4.5Cajun Encounters Tour Company(1.366 reviews) - Exploring Wildlife and Louisiana Swamp Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
The tour was a lot of fun and we got to see lots of gators, turtles, snakes and other wildlife. Our guide Emmett was super knowledgeable, funny and made our experience in New Orleans unforgettable. We recommend this tour for anyone seeking to explore what New Orleans has to offer outside of the city.See more..
Cannot recommend this business enough! Hunter was our tour guide. While it was "off"-season for gators, the tour did not disappoint! Hunter was very knowledgeable on the local plants, fish, hunting, etc. He gave us a prime example of southern hospitality and was absolutely hilarious. There was a young boy (maybe 5 years old) on the tour, and Hunter was outstanding at keeping him entertained. We used our "go city" passes for the tour and gladly tipped Hunter for the experience. From start to finish, we felt welcomed and well taken care of. Thanks Hunter! (Give two-chainz a hug for us.)See more..
Brent could not have been a nicer tour guide. A few of us had been on swamp tours before and agreed this was much more relaxing and non commercial than our previous tours. The lake was absolutely beautiful and Brent’s appreciation for the areas vegetation and wildlife was palpable. We loved discovering this beautiful part of the country. Highly Highly recommend.See more..
First time zip lining in the country and it was awesome. We had Cam and Ali and could not have had more fun!!!! They were so knowledgeable, so engaging, so FUNNY! Charisma was the word of the day for these two. Do yourself a favor and request them….you’re welcome in advance. We are definitely coming back with a larger group. Everything from the gators, the birds, the flora, the fauna, mesmerizing!!!! See more..
4.5Louisiana Tour Company(463 reviews) - Favorite tour of the trip Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM City Tours • Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Bus Tours • Air Tours
My teenage son and I did the small Airboat Tour with Captain Brad and had a blast. We chose to drive out from the city on our own and the dock was easy to find with their detailed directions. The tour started right on time and we weren't overcrowded on the airboat at all. They provided ear protection for us, which is a must for these boats. Captain Brad was a stellar boat driver. He knows his way around the swamp like the back of his hand and he's not afraid to show off his driving skills to thrill the tourists. Once we got out into the swamp, there were plenty of alligators to see and even pet. Captain Brad was extremely knowledgeable about the local creatures and helped educate us on how peaceful the alligators really are. He also helped us out with some "must do" recommendations for back in the city. It was a real thrill to be out on the water and see all of the animals and would highly recommend this tour.See more..
5.0New Orleans Airboat Tours(425 reviews) - I got to hold an alligator Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Boat Rentals • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
Our tour guide randy was awesome. You go out into the marsh via airboat. He explains the ecosystem as well as how alligators are raised there. He grabbed a 3 foot alligator out of the water and let everyone on the boat hold it safely. We saw two other alligators as well. A great ride through a very isolated spot in the bayou.See more..
5.0Airboat Tours(399 reviews) - A Must Do Tour Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Boat Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
We recently took a tour on a smaller boat with another couple on board and Jeremy as our guide. From start to finish the experience exceeded our expectations. Check in was simple with friendly chit-chat until time to depart. Jeremy was very knowledgable and provided interesting commentary throughout. The alligators, up close, were a highlight and Jeremy found the right balance of fast and thrilling racing over the water with up close views of the vegetation and wildlife. We drove two hours out of our way to do this tour and would do it again in a second. Truly a highlight of our tripSee more..
My elderly father and I took this tour as part of our recent adventure. We are both outdoorsmen and my dad has always been intrigued by the Cajun culture. Cap’n Billy Gaston, with his genuineness and obvious love for his Cajun heritage and way of life, made this tour more than we had ever hoped for. His excellent command of the ecology and history of the bayou, and the very close encounters with all manner of wildlife in the delta were amazing! Gators, bald eagles, ibis, heron subspecies, aquatic plants, natives trees, are only a few of the flora and fauna we were able to photograph UP CLOSE! Don’t miss this one!See more..
4.5McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours(158 reviews) - Captain Jack is the best Tour Guide Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
My husband’s sister and her family were visiting from out of town. They wanted a true Louisiana bayou experience. We decided on a whim to do McGee’s swamp tour and had a blast!! Captain Ryan was the best!! He was very knowledgeable about life in the swamp and provided plenty of interesting natural history about the vegetation, birds, fish, and most importantly the alligators!! We saw over a dozen alligators and he drove the boat so close I could see individual scales!! It was such an amazing experience. I highly recommend Captain Ryan and McGee’s Swamp Tour for your family and visitors.See more..
4.5The Atchafalaya Experience(149 reviews) - Fun & Beautiful Swamp Tour for the Nature Lover Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
We had a great time during our tour and would recommend the Atchafalaya Experience to anyone who wants to see what Louisiana's beautiful bayou habitat has to offer. Our guides were fun, knowledgable and got us into lesser explored places safely to see more wildlife than possible in an airboat tour. The tour was 3 hours which is much longer than your average tour and totally worth it. 10/10!See more..
5.0Louisiana Swamp Tours(124 reviews) - A must stop in Louisiana! Wednesday: 6:45 AM - 9:00 PM Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
So glad we stopped in Breaux Bridge and booked a swamp tour with Wendy! She took our family of 5 around the lake and we got to see the prettiest birds, trees and sunset ever. I would definitely recommend!See more..
5.0The Last Wilderness Swamp Tour(119 reviews) - Educational and fun tour Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Night Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
We went on the tour in late April and had the tour to ourselves (myself and my 3 boys). The experience was perfect in every way. We met at Dales Trading Post at the appointed time and followed him to the launch site (plenty of parking). We got on the boat (see picture) and he told his about where we were and the outline of the tour. The boat went fast enough at times to keep you cool and we had no problem with bugs. He is a font of knowledge about but swamp and the many environmental issues facing keeping it healthy. He pointed out wildlife along the way and stopped at several points to see alligators (only on son saw one). We did see loads of bird, dragonflies, an interesting swamp spider, and learn tons about the trees and overall ecosystem of the swamp. My teen boys liked it also. We had a wonderful lunch at Carbos (about 10 min away—fresh boiled crawfish, shrimp, fried fish, okra, hush puppies—extremely local and reasonably priced). I would highly recommend.See more..
During COVID - it was a great way to celebrate my birthday without getting too close or in a crowd. It's an experience I won't forget. It was an adventure for the teens and romantic for the adults. The paddle back in darkness was so exciting with owl sounds and EYES everywhere. Bring bug spray, grab a substantial snack at the rental location, maybe a couple of beers.See more..
4.5Torres Cajun Swamp Tours(39 reviews) - Great tour Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
Great tour, amazing views We love it! The tour was very well done, smooth ride The boat was very clean and the tour guide acknowledged See more..
5.0Cajun Customized Excursions(18 reviews) - Excellent private excursion on short notice! Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Tours
WE had a short notice change of plans and Mark was able to accommodate us for a private tour the very next day. He and his wife, Peggy, were excellent guides in the swamp, which was at high water. We saw many birds and learned about the swamp and history. An excellent experience...am so glad our plans changed and we connected with Cajun Customized Excursions. Sometimes we just sat silently in the boat to listen to the sounds of the swamp and watch the many birds..it was perfect for us!See more..
I scheduled a private tour for my husband and I’s anniversary trip and we had Captain Marty. I choose Pirate Venture because I wanted a more authentic, personalized and unique experience vs a big commercial in company that does the same thing day in and day out with no personality. First let me me mention we saw 6 gators & ~I~ got to throw them marshmallows instead of the tour guide having all the fun. Captain Marty was very knowledgeable about the area and the gators. I took so many pictures & were so close to the gators and had the greatest time watching them swam around the boat. They were literally RIGHT next to us!! We had an unforgettable time! I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves... See more..
Had a great airboat ride/tour saw lots of alligators...even got to hold one the guide caught. Guides were entertaining made for a fun time See more..
4.5Acadian Swamp Tours(3 reviews) - Tour of small lake and swamp Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
We enjoyed the tour and stories that Riley told us. He is very knowledgable of the area and a gater expert. He is the go to guy for gater removal from a property (safely taken to the swamp). The tour is on a flat boat, not the Eco damaging air boats. And he does not feed the alligators marsh mellows. Terrible thing to do on all levels. Bad for the gater and dangerous. See more..
Paul accommodated us yesterday on a tour of swamps around Pierre Parte. We were able to get up close and personal with parts of nature we had never seen. Paul was so pleasant with a friendly way about him and answered lots of questions for us. Recommend this tour.See more..
Was a great hunt. The guilds knew what they where doing. We got there and they were ready for us. They had 2 boats . One for us and another for the helper. Bagged a big gator and saw many more. See more..
We went for an overnight Tuna trip and it was a blast. Everyone had plenty hook ups and tuna landed throughout the night. On the way in from the tuna fishing the fun had just started back once the sun was up, we hit some mahi mahi fishing but might as well call it mahi mahi catching because that’s how it seemed. We caught fish after fish. Lastly, we dropped some lines for snapper and grouper while continuing our journey back into the dock. Overall, trip was great an would use Loco-N-Motion Charters time after time for my offshore charter needs. See more..
5.0Marsh Rat Guide Service(1 review) - Bucket list fishing trip Fishing Charters & Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
We had always wanted to go fishing in the Louisiana marshes. We met Chad early one morning, loaded up and set off in the marshes for a fun day of fishing. When we arrived at our first spot, Chad set up all gear, which he provided, baited our hooks and showed up what to do. Before long,we we experiencing the thrill of catching red fish. We rode through the marshes, each time to find the perfect spot. We had a great catch. So fun riding in the marshes and seeing the beautiful scenery. We're definitely amateurs, but Chads knowledge and patience really helped us have a great day.See more..
5.0Swamp Tours With Wendy(1 review) - Wendy truly knows Lake Martin and all of its treasures. Nature & Wildlife Tours This is a great tour because she limits her trips to 5 passengers so you get a nice tour where you and she can hear and appreciate each other's input. She provides binoculars. She knows where the gator nests are and the names of everything in and on the lake, plus the history of the trees and the lake property. You don't just feel like a number on a tour, but you get a more personalized trip.See more..
