Atchafalaya Experience
Tourist Attractions in Lafayette, LA
We accommodate the photographer, birders and lovers of nature who would appreciate seeing Louisiana's answer to the Grand Canyon, The Atchafalaya. Louisiana's Atchafalaya is North America's biggest river swamp and ranks among the top 10 wilderness areas in the US. The vistas have the appearance of pristine cypress and mixed wood swamp. On any given day one can expect to encounter beaver, nutria, otters, mink, deer, squirrels, and other mammals, as well as up to 38 species of birds, including some which are endangered.
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read moreWe're a father and son team providing nature tours, guiding photo shoots, and providing support for video and film crews in and around the Atchafalaya Basin for over 30 years. We have a lifetime of experience having hunted and fished in the area all our lives. Coerte is a retired Geologist with extensive knowledge of the Basin and Kim is retired military. We are uniquely qualified to provide your nature tour, lead your photo shoot, or provide support for your film or video project. The Atchafalaya Basin is a demanding place for boats.
read moreConditions permitting Nature / Swamp Tours are conducted daily at 10 am. Contact us at (337) 983-5137 or email theatchafalayaexperience@gmail.com to schedule your tour. The tour lasts for three hours and features large Cypress Trees growing in the water of the Swamp, Alligators, and Birds such as Herons, Egrets, Osprey, Hawks, and Owls. What you see is dependent upon the season and water levels, but there is always something interesting to see. Tours are conducted using double hulled aluminum boats with outboards rather than airboats to allow access to areas where airboats are not allowed and to minimize the disturbance to the wildlife.