If you enjoy doing fun sightseeing, stuff you don't get to visit every day, this place is for you…read more It was so much fun and something I have not done before. The area was our first stop on our American Cruise Lines River Cruise and a short bus ride from the dock. Our group took one boat and we were easily loaded on and viewing was easy. Just remember the golden rule. "Keep all body parts in the boat." we were definitely reminded of this rule through the whole trip as people tend to lean over the side. After you see your first alligator swiming up to the ship you remember that they see you as bait. Our driver / tourguide was feeding them marshmallows which was actually fun to watch. It wasn't just the gators... We saw wild raccoons and boar. This was truly a wild game park [swamp.]. No trained animals here. An old cemetery, tee pees and great views just rounded out the whole trip. This was fun and I added a few photos to go with this narrative. Next time I do this I will choose a day that is not in the low 100s. It can get really warm in the bayou. KUDOs to the team at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours.

We took the plantation and swamp excursion with Cajun Pride Swamp Tours, and it was one of the…read morehighlights of our trip! Our guide, Dustin, was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we left the dock, he had the perfect playlist going--especially if you grew up in the '80s and '90s, the music made the ride even more enjoyable. What really stood out was how fair and attentive Dustin was to everyone on the boat. If the left side spotted wildlife, he made sure to position the boat so the right side had an equally great view. He truly went out of his way to make sure every guest had the best experience possible. We saw alligators, raccoons, and so much more. Dustin brought us close enough to really appreciate the animals while still making everyone feel safe. I have to admit, those little raccoons gave me quite a scare! Once they finished their chicken and marshmallows, they sat on the side of the tree staring us down, clearly hoping for seconds. It was hilarious--and a little intimidating! To top it all off, we even had the opportunity to hold a baby alligator at the end of the tour. It was an unforgettable experience and the perfect ending to an incredible adventure. If you love nature, swamps, wildlife, or alligators, I can't recommend Cajun Pride Swamp Tours enough. Be sure to ask for Dustin if you can--you won't be disappointed!

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Airboat Tours by Arthur! We took our family, and it…read moreended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Our tour was led by Chad, the owner, who is carrying on the family business after taking it over from his parents. He was fantastic. Chad went above and beyond what you would expect from a typical swamp tour. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and made the entire experience feel personal rather than just another tourist excursion. The airboat ride was incredible, the gators and other wildlife were amazing, and even got to hold a baby gator. If you're looking for a swamp tour, I can't recommend them enough. Ask for Chad if you can. This was a truly memorable experience and something our family will be talking about for a long time!

Fun and educational! The ride alone was a blast & the Louisiana swamps are beautiful.read more

Susan picked us up promptly from our meeting location. Gave us a nice tour on our way to the swamp…read moretour. The tour was awesome! Our captain was great. Our 12-year old grandson has a great time.

Susan is a fabulous hostess! We wish we found her and Red Stick Adventures sooner on our trip…read more Susan picked us up at our hotel, took us to our swamp tour, and due to some highly irregular Baton Rouge traffic, gave us an impromptu, fun, and informative tour of downtown. She is very knowledgeable about the history in Louisiana and it was like driving around town with a friend. We definitely recommend Red Stick Adventures if you're looking for something to do.

Fun tour guide- the kids had a blast feeding marshmallows to the alligators and holding a baby…read morealligator. Tour was on time and boat was covered so the raindrops didn't get us wet

This was not your typical narrated scripted tour (yawn)…read more To say it was nothing short of amazing is an understatement. Our guide took us on a full blown adventure! Creeping through tranquil inlets & speeding down a maze of channels. We explored crawfish nets (I snatched one out of the trap for further inspection), we took a plethora of breath taking photos (now posted on Facebook), braced ourselves as we raced through dense thick floating vegetation yet sailed right through like it wasn't there (our guide "Albert" reveled in the expected surprised looks on our faces). He sped us in circles to agitate the carp just below the surface causing them to leap out of the water for our entertainment. We got a brief glimpse of a gator just before he ducked down into the water. In addition to this memorable experience the guide was extremely knowledgeable regarding to the entire ecosystem. This is a must do experience if you are a visitor to Louisiana or even a local (my fiancé booked the tour whom is a local). Have fun!!

Cajun Man is where it's at !!!!…read more He takes you to see the eagles, I believe he calls one Big Momma. The swamp is pretty, makes me wish I could bring my paddle board

I took 14 photographers on 3 tours with Capt. Billy and we had a fantastic time, taking thousands…read moreof photographs. I would HIGHLY recommend his services in the bayou.

We had a terrific time. The boats were well maintained and they followed safety to a tee. What…read moreimpressed me most was the sincere care and knowledge this team has for the environment and maintaining it. I would highly recommend this as your next airboat ride.

Would recommend it was so much fun. The tour guide was very informative. We got to see a lot of…read morealligators and they were huge!

I wish I could give Zams six stars. My girlfriend and I had such a great time learning about life…read morein the Bayou from a third generation guide who was quick to share funny stories as well as information about the swamp ecology. ZZ was so much fun and what a nice guy. He took 6 of us on covered boat ride so we didn't have to worry about rain or sun and we quickly got to meet his swamp friends. Don't forget to check out the massive gator seen in the video below who lives in ZZ's backyard. If you're in NOLA and are looking for an authentic swamp tour less than 90 minutes from the Quarter, this is the one for you.

Great time. ZZ has a fun personality and is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour.read more

I went while on vacation with family friends and they had been before. I became a little emotional…read moreupon stepping on to the grounds. But the store had a lot of gift shop items that I believe help maintain the house, buildings, grounds, and pay for staff. We did the tour of the big house and it was so educational. Then we went over to Miss Anne's talk and it was so educational and she interacted with all people in the group. I would like to come back with my family for them to see and listen to all of the history in the items and the stories of the owners and the enslaved. The visit was simply powerful for me to experience as I have family that were enslaved or born free to parents that were enslaved. And I have family that worked plantations in GA in the 1940s and 1950s picking cotton. So this visit really touched me.

On my bucket list for NOLA, I wanted to visit a haunted house. I decided to play it safe and visit…read morea place of historical relevance as well as some documented supernatural activity. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and welcomed our questions as we walked the grounds. We took in the tour and were humbled to learn of the experiences of the different people on the grounds. It's hard to imagine how life was without the many conveniences we now have.

Went on a kayak and plantation tour with Stephanie and it was excellent. She ,the guide, is very…read moreknowledgeable of the area, fun and easy going. She made it feel like you were visiting with a friend who knows the good stuff about New Orleans, the swamps,etc. We saw gators, owls, all kinds of birds and, though it was raining, it was gorgeous. I was pretty damp and cold after the kayaking and she lent me her flannel. The entire day was lovely and I would definitely go again for the extended kayak tour of the swamps. :)

I booked an extended Manchac Swamp kayak tour during a visit to New Orleans in late February,…read morewanting to see the swamp and its wildlife in a more personal and eco-friendly way than the more popular airboat and alligator-feeding tours. My partner and I have some experience paddling and wanted plenty of time to see wildlife and get deep in the swamp for the best scenery, and for us the extended tour was the right choice! I'd recommend it to visitors to New Orleans who love nature, the outdoors, and/or getting a fun and unique workout in during vacation. We were on the water for about 4 hours. Sunscreen, sunglasses, shoes you don't mind getting wet, and PLENTY of water are a must! There are stops at a truck stop right before and after for the bathroom and buying any drinks/snacks, plus a stop on dry land during the tour. Our guide Nick was clearly dedicated to both paddling and nature even outside of work, and our tour felt less like a scripted performance as some tours can be and more like a buddy was showing and telling you things he was passionate about. We saw several small alligators, barred owls, hawks, turtles, and water birds. It was unseasonably warm so the reptiles were a treat to see, and it was awesome getting to see owls out in daylight which I'd never be able to pick out myself. Bring binoculars if you have them! My only small complaint, which has nothing to do with the tour itself: the AI-generated content on the company's Instagram page is kind of weird. Photos and videos from actual tours would be more honest and enticing!

My husband, daughter and granddaughter with special needs visited from Colorado. Zoos type places…read morenot an enjoyable experience for my granddaughter but this was a time she will remember fondly. We were treated to a truly unique, hands-on experience that made our Louisiana trip even more memorable. Bri was our guide and was knowledgeable and amazing at her job. We'd highly recommend it to anyone passing though or looking for a unique destination.

The people there are so kind and they have such a wide variety of animals we would definitely…read moresuggest that you try to visit their place!