St. Francisville, Louisiana, United States

Atchafalaya Swamp by Airboat & Cajun Lunch

Wildlife Sightings, Cooking Demonstration and Regional Fare Cruise the Atchafalaya Swamp by airboat in search of wildlife, then enjoy a Cajun lunch. Covering 1.4-million-acres of majestic cypress and tupelo-covered swampland, North America’s largest river swamp ecosystem is home to hundreds of plant, bird, fish and reptile species. With nutrient-rich water flowing in from the Mississippi River, Atchafalaya supports half of America’s migratory waterfowl and is an important habitat for neotropical migratory birds and other avian species of the Mississippi Flyway. Your captains will navigate your airboat to specific places that have a high probability of alligator sightings, and you will also have the chance to see the beavers, otters, owls, bald eagles, egrets, ospreys and turtles who frequent the area. Back on shore, enjoy a delicious meal before returning to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.