Aboard the canopied boat, travel deep into the meandering bayous lined with moss-draped cypress trees, fascinating plant life and see the creatures that make these swamps their home. Your guide, a native of South Louisiana and Cajun Country, will share with you the legends and lore of Louisiana’s still untamed wilderness.

Hear tales of how notorious pirate, Jean Lafitte, raided Spanish ships in the Gulf and retreated to the dense swamps with his treasures.Now, a more natural type of wildlife inhabits the area. Nature permitting, you may see alligators, egrets, mink, nutria and other inhabitants who enjoy the dank and eerie bayou environment.

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