Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Atchafalaya Basin Swamp by Airboat

Journey Deep into North America’s Largest River Swamp Ecosystem Sail through the Atchafalaya Swamp by airboat in search of wildlife and native flora. This 1.4-million-acre wilderness of majestic cypress and tupelo-covered swampland is home to hundreds of plant, bird, fish and reptile species. With nutrient-rich water flowing in from the Mississippi, the 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 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. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.