Eco-Swamp Tours in the Atchafalaya Basin
Rooted in Family: Our Story and Values
As a family-owned business, The Last Wilderness Swamp Tours is guided by the collective enthusiasm and commitment of the Wilson family – Dean, along with his children Al and Silvia. Our profound love for the swamps of the Atchafalaya Basin is the driving force behind our venture. The Last Wilderness team is dedicated to imparting their extensive knowledge and deep admiration for the mesmerizing beauty of this aquatic wilderness to all who embark on our tours.
Word on the Bayou: Stories Straight from Our Adventurers
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The swamp tour was fantastic! We were looking for an eco-sensitive and meaningful learning experience and got exactly that - plus alligator sightings and mystical 1000+ year old trees as well as whizzing around the swamp with the boat! Absolutely recommend!
– Mi A - TripAdvisor
Amazing and stunning place to visit - we enjoyed the tour as part of a day tour of the area - our guide was amazing! This swamp is like nothing i have ever seen before - breath taking trees and lucky enough to catch site of some alligators.
– buffykc - TripAdvisor
Had a great time on this swamp tour! I was so happy to find a company that respects the environment and wildlife and doesn't bait the animals. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area, and when he found out I was a birder, made sure to point out different birds that he saw for me.
– Morgan VP - TripAdvisor
This was my favorite tour (of any kind) that I have ever done. We chose this one for several reasons. It is a small family company, they do not feed the alligators and it is off the beaten path of the larger tours. It is a simple boat and the tour is about the swamp not all the pomp and circumstance that you see with larger tours. We have done another swamp tour in the past and this one was leaps and bounds better. The other one wasn't bad but this one was just so much better. Our guide, Al, was amazing. He is very laid back but professional and knowledgeable. He has a knack for spotting all kinds of wildlife. It was the perfect mix of riding along to enjoy the swamp and stopping to explain and look at things. I truly cannot say enough about this tour. We will do this every time we are in Louisiana.
– Ashley J - TripAdvisor
Very informative tour. Dean shared so much from edible plants to the impact of digging canals for boats and pipelines. It was a real eye opener! My guests thoroughly enjoyed the time up close and personal in the swamp.
– John Kelton - TripAdvisor
Beyond excellent! Dean was an outstanding tour guide. We spent a beautiful 2 hours exploring the waterways and learning about the swamp habitat. But best of all was learning about Dean’s conservation efforts! Thank you, Dean for all you do!!
– Sharon R - TripAdvisor
We had an amazing 2 hours with Al. The time went quickly but we had a fabulous time. The trip was fun, informative and interesting. Everything we had been looking for in a swamp tour. We didn’t see any alligators but plenty of bird species. Instructions and communication was clear.
– Alistair Taylor - TripAdvisor
Top class experience. The guide, Al, was great - really knowledgable about the history, wildlife and ecosystem of the area, knew the swamps like the back of his hand and was clearly passionate about this beautiful part of the world.
– Matthew G - TripAdvisor
Captain Al was very kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and guided us through parts of the Atchafalaya that few have likely adventured. He was born and raised in the swamps, and his love for the area, the wildlife, culture, and history were very apparent and contagious. Being amidst the cypress trees and wildlife in kayaks was a beautiful and special experience. Very peaceful and tranquil. I highly recommend this tour and look forward to going on more of Last Wilderness Kayak adventures!
– Sarah Molbert - TripAdvisor