Winter is the perfect time of year to set off on a swamp tour because you’ll have all of the beautiful views without all of the sweltering heat and pesky bugs. Since we don’t have very harsh winters, spending the day out on the water is a picture-perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon with the family.
Ready for an adventure? Well, you’re in luck because Adventures of Jean Lafitte is ready to take you for a spin on the swamps of Louisiana’s beautiful backcountry.
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During your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to explore over 20,000 acres of beautiful tidewater cypress swamp from the safety of one of their pontoon boats.
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Tours last roughly an hour and a half and you’ll have a front row seat to some of the most beautiful natural landscape Louisiana has to offer.
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You’ll get up close and personal with the swamps and bayous and you’ll have a knowledgeable captain who grew up in the area telling you all about the history of the land and the importance of these wetlands.
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You’ll also want to keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. You’ll have the opportunity to see alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets, herons, and maybe even a hawk or a bald eagle.
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When you get back to land, be sure to check out Sugar, their resident albino alligator. It’s not every day you get to see one of these majestic creatures!
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Adventures of Jean Lafitte is located about 40 minutes from New Orleans, but they do offer transportation to and from any hotel in the greater New Orleans area.
https://adventuresofjeanlafitte.com They offer tours seven days a week, so give them a call and set up your tour today!
For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.
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https://adventuresofjeanlafitte.com
They offer tours seven days a week, so give them a call and set up your tour today!
Have you ever taken a swamp tour with Adventures of Jean Lafitte? Let us know in the comments below!
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Address: 5145 Fleming Park Rd, Lafitte, LA 70067, USA
