Swamp tours are an exciting way to spend an afternoon. You’ll have the opportunity to see some of the prettiest landscape Louisiana has to offer, see wildlife up close, and learn about the area from knowledgeable guides who grew up in the area. Since the weather is so wonderful these days, we thought we’d highlight some of our favorite swamp tours that would love to show you around the swamps.

1. Dr. Wagner’s Honey Island Swamp Tours

This tour company has been around since 1982, so it’s safe to assume they know the swamps like the back of their hand. These two hour tours will give you a glimpse at the Honey Island Swamp while a professional guide explains the significance of these swamps while pointing out all of the abundant wildlife in the area. 41490 Crawford Landing Rd, Slidell, Louisiana 70461.

2. New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours

Experience the Manchac Swamp like never before—in a kayak! You’ll explore the cypress forest and wetlands as you paddle down the calm waters. They offer Manchac and Honey Island Swamp kayak tours, both are truly unforgettable experiences. 437 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116.

3. Cajun Encounters

Cajun Encounters offers tours of the Honey Island Swamp, where you’ll glide through the swamp on a flat-bottomed boat taking in the scenery while learning all about the swamp from experts. 55345 US-90, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116.

4. Airboat Adventures

Billed as the "best swamp tour in Louisiana", Airboat Adventures is a wonderful, kid-friendly experience that’s less than an hour from New Orleans. You’ll tour over 20,000 acres of tidewater cypress swamp and have the opportunity to see all sorts of wildlife. 5145 Fleming Park Road, Lafitte, LA 70067.

5. Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours

Come explore Louisiana’s wetlands as a guided expert leads you through the murky waters of our beautiful swamps and bayous. They also offer airboat tours, which are quite the thrilling experience. 6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy, Marrero, LA 70072.

6. Wild Louisiana Tours

Take their Manchac Magic Tour for a truly epic adventure. You’ll take a 2-3 hour guided canoe/kayak tour through the beautiful Manchac Swamp. This is great for beginners and kayaking pros, as the waters are calm and great for all skill levels. 2381 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117.

7. Cajun Critters

Come pass a good time aboard the Swamp Queen while a true Cajun captains the boat, leading you down Bayou Segnette. You’ll see tons of wildlife, learn about the history of the area and how important it is to our future. 363 Louisiana Street, Westwego, LA 70094.

8. Beyond the Bayou Tour

What’s wonderful about this particular tour is that their customized flatboats allow them to get deeper into the swamp than other tour companies can, offering a unique glimpse of these majestic swamps. Keep your eyes peeled for gators, owls, osprey, herons, wild boars, and more as you glide through the swamps. 5126 Frankin Street, New Orleans, LA 70122.

9. Pearl River Eco Tours

Offering birthday parties, private tours, school group tours, photography tours, and even night tours, Pearl River Eco Tours has a tour that suits everyone’s needs. The captains are dedicated to taking you on an incredible adventure, and their passion for the swamp shows. You certainly won’t regret a tour with Pearl River Eco Tours. 55050 Why 90. Slidell, LA 70461.

Have you taken any of these tours? Let us know in the comments below!