Discover the beauty and tranquility of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area on a swamp tour. Explore the Atchafalaya River and small winding bayous on a 20-foot custom-made flat-bottomed boat.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Embark on a swamp tour adventure with Captain Caviar. Explore the Atchafalaya River and small winding bayous, one on one with Captain Caviar from the comfort of a 20′ custom-made flat-bottomed aluminum boat, with a canopy covering and a port-a-potty on board.

Discover the beauty and tranquility of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, a federally designated area that is filled with winding bayous, rivers, and almost a million acres of wilderness cypress forest, swamplands, and marshes.

Be amazed by the breathtaking scenery and the variety of wildlife that surrounds you. Some of the Atchafalaya wildlife you may see includes alligators, wild hogs, black bears, raccoons, nutria, turtles, and birds.

Get up close and see a whole flotilla of migrating birds, including ospreys, bald eagles, egrets, hawks, raptors, woodpeckers, ducks, and pileated woodpeckers.

Learn about the history of the area and hear stories about the Civil War, pirates, and ghosts. Leave with a whole new ecological, historical, and spiritual perspective of the Louisiana way of life.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the beauty and tranquility of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Explore the Atchafalaya River and small winding bayous on a private tour
Get up close and personal with alligators, turtles, and many species of birds
Learn about the history of the area, including Civil War and pirate stories
Enjoy a personalized 3-hour tour on a 20-foot custom-made flat-bottomed boat

 

 

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