The Atchafalaya Basin is one of the most striking and unusual ecosystems anywhere in the United States. It truly encapsulates the idea of the Louisiana Bayou, allowing you to see animals, trees, and plants like nothing else in the country. Our real estate agents want to help you see all of it so you can make truly unforgettable memories.

Lafayette homes for sale are at the crossroads of some of the most interesting terrain the U.S. has to offer. No matter if you are new to the area or have lived here all your life, it is definitely helpful to work with a qualified tour guide when you want to explore the area and enjoy it fully.

After a full week of Lafayette open houses, you might consider relaxing on a journey through the countryside. In many cases, these are narrated airboat tours where visitors are able to focus their full attention on the sights and sounds. A number of different tour companies also offer hikes, and there are even helicopter tours.

Finding the Best Atchafalaya Basin Tours in Louisiana

Because of the unmarked nature of many wilderness areas in the Atchafalaya Basin, check tour operators' websites directly for directions. You may need to follow unmarked trails away from GPS to find the parking location! Let's take a closer look at some of the many opportunities for tours in the Atchafalaya Basin:

• Atchafalaya Basin Landing Airboat Swamp Tours – See Website for Location Information
  Atchafalaya Basin Landing Airboat Swamp Tours is one of the biggest Atchafalaya Basin tour companies in the state of Louisiana. There are three different types of tours for you to choose from, including a full slate of great airboat tours, traditional swamp boat tours, and the premium private tour for up to 12 passengers. Every tour provides free hearing protection and a life vest and runs for 90 minutes per excursion.
  
  
• McGee's Louisiana Swamp and Airboat Tours – See Website for Location Information
  McGee's Louisiana Swamp and Airboat Tours prides itself on being "entertaining, eco-sensitive and educational" in everything it has to offer. There are many tours and events to choose from, including a unique Photography Tour that will bring photographers of all skill levels to areas where they can capture the best pictures available. Swamp tours, airboat rides, and even canoe rentals round out the offerings from this respected company.
  
  
• River of Swamps Boat Tours – See Website for Location Information
  River of Swamps Boat Tours is the brainchild of local outdoorsman Ronnie Briscoe. Ronnie loves to structure his tours in such a way that you will be able to see areas tourists do not often get to see. The experience is unusual because every tour is done on a smaller boat with a maximum of six passengers. This means that you can get to places you would not otherwise in an airboat, and the motor is much smaller, so you can hear natural sounds.
  
  
• The Last Wilderness Swamp Tour – See Website for Location Information
  The Last Wilderness Swamp Tour stands out because of its focus on the environmental diversity of the Basin. It has affordable swamp tours that tend to be much longer than the tours offered by other providers. Its two-hour guided swamp tour takes the cake at just $50 per person for up to six people. It is one of the only swamp tour companies in the area that owns local cabins enabling you to stay overnight right in the Basin itself, a real treat.

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