10 Eco Tours in Louisiana That You Shouldn't Miss

October 11, 2021 Almeta Stockton

Louisiana tourism is centered on New Orleans and the North Shore region in the southeastern corner of the state near the Florida border. West of New Orleans is the Great River Road, with the I-10 running to the Mississippi River port capital city of Baton Rogue. West of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico, the I-10 cuts through Lafayette and Lake Charles on its way past Abbeville to Texas. Central Louisiana is Lake Country, and home to cities like Alexandria and Natchitoches. In northern Louisiana, the I-20 runs west from Monroe to Bossier City, Shreveport, and East Texas. Unless Louisiana is very familiar and frequent territory, New Orleans will be the top choice for a Louisiana vacation. Though Mardi Gras, music, and the winning ways of the New Orleans Saints football team get the spotlight, there is much more to explore in New Orleans. Within New Orleans choose among Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Upper and Lower French Quarters, the Warehouse and Central Business District, the Garden District and Uptown, and Mid-City. With street car lines linking the French Quarter to the Garden District, Convention Center, and everywhere else, it is easy for the whole family to get around. If long walks are your exercise, explore the scenic city on foot. An easy two-hour drive from New Orleans brings you to Baton Rogue, Natchitoches and Lake Country. Explore old Beauregard Town in downtown Baton Rogue, the historic homes of the Baton Rogue Garden District, and tour one or several working plantations. Walk the 33-block Historic Landmark District and tour the historic homes and churches of Natchitoches. Relive Spanish Empire history in Louisiana at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site. Heading west from New Orleans is Cajun Country and Lafayette with its mix of French, French Canadian (Acadian), Spanish, and Caribbean cultures. Besides Cajun and Creole cookery, explore the Civil War heritage at the Lafayette Museum. Stop by Abbeville to view the courthouse designed by Hayes Town, St. Mary Magdalen Church, and have a seafood meal. With 75 annual festivals Lake Charles is Louisiana's Festival City, and home to the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway. Shreveport and Bossier City in northwest Louisiana are casino and entertainment centers. Shreveport is renowned for hosting the Louisiana State Fair in the fall. Plus floral centers, art galleries, and museums. Monroe in the northeast also has notable gardens.
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1. Cajun Country Swamp Tours

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Cajun Country Swamp Tours

TripAdvisor Hall of fame member does insightful eco-swamp tours by local Cajun guides well educated in local culture and natural history. Tours are conducted thru an area well known for its scenic beauty and wildlife with emphasis on natural history, geology and culture of the swamp. Tours are by appointment in a large open crawfish skiff, powered by very quiet environmentally friendly outboard motor. Tours are done 7 days a week and most holidays.

2. Pearl River Eco Tours

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Pearl River Eco Tours

At Pearl River Eco Tours we offer the smallest boats in the industry from our famous 6 passenger boats to our 18- 26 passenger boats. This allows us to take you to all the best places bigger boats cannot go! We are a small, family owned and run business. We do only swamp tours because it's what we are passionate about, and we feel we offer more than just another swamp tour, we take people along to show them our world, so come see us and join us for a chance to experience a swamp tour like no other... Into the Honey Island Swamp, one of the least altered river swamps in the country with a Professional Native Ecological Tour Guide. Among majestic cypress trees and winding bayous lies South Louisiana's crowned jewel.. Journey with us as we guide you through this untouched wilderness of pristine beauty and unrivaled charm. At Pearl River Eco Tours, WE WORK IN THE SWAMP, WE LIVE IN THE SWAMP, WE PLAY IN THE SWAMP…WE ARE THE SWAMP!

3. Cajun Man's Swamp Tours & Adventures

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Cajun Man's Swamp Tours & Adventures

Cruse quietly inside the most beautiful swamps and bayous with Spanish moss Louisiana has to offer. We feed plenty of alligator friends along the way daily and you will see lots of wildlife and many bird species. Regular tour times are at 10:30 a.M. And 1:30 p.M. From Mon. Through sat. And 2:00 p.M. On sun. Other tour times can be made on any day and at anytime if you have 10 or more. We can also do private tours and sunset tours. Captain Billy Gaston is a licensed boat captain and he was born and raised on the bayous of South Louisiana. The tour boat is a 42 passenger coast guard approved, inspected vessel with a covered roof and bathroom felicity, which is great for large bus tours and school field trips. From Sept. Through may you will see the bald eagles and other migratory birds up close and watch mama bird feed her baby's in the nest from Feb. Through April. "Da' Cajun man" can also line you up with many other cajun adventures while you visit us here in the heart of "Real" Cajun country. We have the best b&b's, and camps on the bayou that you can stay at while you are here in the area. Terrebonne parish is "Sportsman's paradise" we have the best hunting and fishing in the world. We also have the best restaurants, museums, plantations, etc. So whatever you want to see and do while you are here in Louisiana, just let us know and we will line you up. Cajun man's swamp tour's and adventures is your "One stop shop" for all your Cajun adventures. Come pass a good time with us here in Terrebonne parish, it's "Real" Cajun. Ayeeee sha' !!!

4. The Last Wilderness Swamp Tour

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The Last Wilderness Swamp Tour

A Louisiana swamp tour like no other! We are a family owned and operated business who share the same passion for the swamp. By using smaller boats, we provide an adventure deep into the magical swamps of the Atchafalaya Basin, where other swamp tours with their big boats can’t go.

5. Hidden Adventure Tours

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Hidden Adventure Tours

Kayak Swamp Tours of Lousiana's breathtaking wetlands. Daily guided tours of the Honey Island and Manchac Swamp. Spaces fill up quickly.

6. Eco Tours New Orleans

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Eco Tours New Orleans

Our swamp tours traverse the waterways and inlets of coastal Louisiana exploring bayous & canals. We show you the unique qualities of the land that gives it character and depth. Advance custom, private, executive and large group tours available. Special custom tours include Seaplane Fishing Trips to the Barrier Islands, Charter Boat Fishing Trips, Alligator Hunts, and more.

7. Canoe & Trail Adventures

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Canoe & Trail Adventures

Locally and family owned. Offering eco canoe & kayak swamp tours near New Orleans plus educational outings for schools. For over 40 years Canoe & Trail has guided countless people into the Louisiana swamps. We strive to make each adventure a unique experience mixed with information and relaxation. Our guided canoe and kayak swamp tours are the most rewarding experience into the Louisiana outdoors. We paddle into swamps, along bayous and through local marshes. Loved by residents and travelers we are the most experienced guide service in Louisiana. If a guided trip is not for you, we offer kayak (solo and tandem) and canoe rentals daily! We deliver the boats with all the necessary gear to the launch and give you a little paddle lesson and you will be off on your adventure. Want to rent a few boats for delivery other than Cane Bayou? We can do that as well!

8. New Orleans Airboat Tours

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New Orleans Airboat Tours

New Orleans Airboat Tours LLC . is a Cajun style alligator airboat swamp tour located on Bayou Barataria adjacent to Jean Lafitte National Park . New Orleans Airboat Tours llc has gators in our front yard with cypress trees and 100 year old oak trees .We bring our guest on the same land where we hunt alligators and pickup alligators eggs . The swamp and wetlands we tour on is our private family owned land . we also are considered a great ECO tour . Our captains are very knowledgeable about the environment and how fragile our ECO system is .

9. Beyond the Bayou

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Beyond the Bayou

TRANSPORTATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR SWAMP TOURS! Beyond the Bayou is an environmentally and culturally focused ecotour company. Our swamp tours are limited to 6 guests and we don't feed the wildlife. Our unique and locally crafted full day tours accommodate 2-10 guests with transportation provided from New Orleans. Our overnight tours to Cajun Country and the Atchafalaya basin are set up custom and include all the best natural and cultural experiences in the area. We only partner with knowledgeable and authentic local operators. Explore scenic swamps, tour the Treme, take a Cajun cooking class, or dance the night away to Zydeco music!

10. The Great Delta Tours

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The Great Delta Tours

The Great Delta Tours: Cultural Wonders, Wetlands and Wildlife Enjoy a unique, first-hand experience of the natural, cultural and economic importance of the Mississippi River. This fresh and insider’s perspective of New Orleans and its coastal communities, takes participants “off the beaten path” to explore the beauty and significance of the region’s greatest natural asset. View formidable flood, wetlands and water management innovations that are a part of the largest coastal restoration project in the world. Our participants will see wildlife in their natural habitat at Bayou Sauvage, the largest urban wildlife refuge in America and will visit working fishing communities where America’s seafood is harvested. Enjoy delicious, local cuisine. The tour is an invigorating mix of adventure, human connection, education, and fun. The climate-controlled coach is the best way to explore the Mississippi River Delta - on either hot and rainy or perfect blue-sky day.

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