This was the best tour! We decided to go very last minute after spending the day at Avery Island. I…read morecalled about the 4:15 tour but didn't want to book in case we were late. They waited for us even though I was having trouble booking online. We paid after the tour. We saw lot of alligators. The cypress trees with the moss were just gorgeous. It was a beautiful boat ride on Lake Martin. I would recommend this tour to anyone! You won't regret it. The boat ramp was very easy to find. I didn't have cell service once we got there and there are not bathrooms. But there is a dollar general down the street.

Booked an appointment on line this morning for the 2pm tour…read more The price of this tour is great & won't break the bank for a family. Meet them at the dock and we were off. Our group was just the right size as we were not on a full boat. We saw plenty of wildlife as our guild pointed out everything. He was knowledgeable about the area, plant life, wildlife. How the area came about and it's history. We had a great time and this is one I would recommend.

We spent a few hours driving and walking through this beautifully preserved piece of nature on…read moreAvery Island after doing the self-guided tour of the Tabasco Factory, that ticket includes the Jungle Garden experience. We couldn't have picked a better day to visit the area, the temperature was perfect with low humidity and no bugs - you must allow yourself plenty of time to soak in the peaceful surroundings and get out of your vehicle to get up close to the wonders of this garden. Besides the beautiful grounds and water structures there are plenty of surprises you'll discover along the way we unfortunately didn't see any alligators or deer today but there were an abundance of birds, a few turtles basking in the sun and lots of squirrels scurrying through the grounds and giant oak trees. This is a beautiful place and just one of the wonders you'll find while exploring Louisiana I've lived in Louisiana for almost half my life and I'm still amazed at the beauty this state has to offer this is just one of the many places that's preserved and protected for generations to enjoy and appreciate...

This is a great activity to spend a few hours, especially on a nice day. It's a good mix of driving…read moreand walking around or you can choose to just drive and listen to the self guided tour. We saw lot of alligators. The bird city was neat too. You could hear the birds well before you could see them. At the park entrance there is a little gift shop too with snacks, drinks, bathrooms and souvenirs.

Highly recommend this tour for anybody who wants to see and learn a lot! Bruce was an amazing guide…read moreand makes the tour interesting with constant facts and jokes. You will get to see a lot of alligators and get a glimpse of the peacefulness in the lake.

Bryce was the BEST! If you want a personal feeling swamp tour you've gotta come here! This is my…read moresecond time in a tour with Bryce and it only got better!! He's a one man show and it doesn't feel like a business that just wants your money. He's such a personable person and i had an overall amazing experience

Captain Eli was great at having us get close enough for great photos of alligators and eagles nest…read more its an hour and half tour and paid about $318 for 6 adult and 2 kids. we learned about history in some areas which was really really cool. i recommend this family own business. if your around lake charles area, this is only half hour away.

Captain Eli was awesome & Nicole was great working with us last minute. My littles had a great…read moretime, would highly recommend the tour & we can't wait to go back! Captain Eli was very knowledgeable about the area & gave a great tour, also recommended some places to check out in the area as well

The most incredible experience of our year long (across the USA RV tour) was today with Batou Teche…read moreExperience! Not only did we fulfill a bucket list action Items by canoeing through the swamps of Louisiana seeing firsthand alligators, turtles, fish and exotic birds! We also learned about the history of the lake/swamp, including Louisiana as a whole. We loved this tour so much, we feel it should be mandatory! Our guide, Corey even talked about the food eaten around here and how we can't leave without trying crawfish as it's the beginning of the season. We took him up on all of this and now, today, of 45 days of 365 has been the best! Thank you Corey!

Touring a Louisiana swamp was on my to-do list and Cory made it happen. We spent a few hours on…read moreLake Martin which has all the features of a swamp including alligators, turtles, hanging moss, birds. Cory met us at the lake with two canoes. He had lowered the seats so the canoes were more steady. Cory is a wealth of information. He told us about the history; flora and fauna; geography. He even told us where to listen to some good music and a scenic route back to New Orleans. He also told us where to go in order to see the bird rookery. Very cool. Book a trip with Cory and you will not be disappointed.

Cool place to go for a learning experience. Especially if your not from the South. Check it out.read more

Starting point for the nature trail. Inside you will find restrooms, a small gift shop ,…read moremaps/brochures, exhibits & displays as well as helpful staff. It's a must stop if you are doing the trail or if you just need a quick bathroom break off the interstate. Will was working behind the desk during our stop and was extremely enthusiastic about the trail and culture of the area and was very helpful in providing info. I was very entertained by the interactive displays;) My favorite was the music station ....yes I was a big kid "playing" the instruments but I enjoyed every minute. It's an exhibit with different musical instruments with a choice of Zydeco or Cajun music . Once you choose which genre you want to hear, background music starts playing. It's up to you to bring the song to life by "playing" the different instruments: mandolin, washboard, accordion etc. Kids or adults, it's fun ;) Here you can also smell popular Cajun spices , peek inside a pelican's mouth, hear how common Cajun words and phrases are pronounced , take home a recipe and even try on clothes for a photo opp. Several exhibits also cover the wildlife and plants you will likely see on the trail. Everything is very well done! Definitely worth a stop.

Brian was a great guide; he made sure we all caught plenty of fish including reds and trout. He…read morewas fun and professional. Definitely going to go fishing with him again in the future.

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Wow!!! What a phenomenal experience!!…read more Captain Sallie was awesome. She quickly picked up that my wife and I are science nerds and pointed out all the flowers and plants, explained the biodiversity and made sure we stopped to observe the wildlife. The personalized service made it really special. We will be back, will bring the kids and recommend the experience to everyone. Well worth the price! Thank you Captain Sallie!

FANTASTIC, we had a blast. Very excited to share this, our guide was very personable and…read moreaccommodating. Really couldn't ask for a better experience. Don't waste your time anyw

Traveled from Houston for this tour! It was awesome our tour guide Jason was awesome. We definitely…read moreenjoyed our time. We seen so many beautiful birds & gators of all sizes!

Great tour. Really interesting and saw lots of wildlife. Highly recommended! We stayed with harvest…read morehost and it was awesome.

Growing up in Louisiana I certainly have had the opportunity to explore a lot of the beautiful…read moreareas around the state and Avery Island is just another example that shows off what this state has to offer and exhibits a part of the culture that you may not know about. If you've made it here it's likely you've experienced some of the best of Cajun Country which is not only about the scenery but about the hospitality of it's people and the food which is some of the best you'll find anywhere. This is one of the most tranquil self guide tours you may ever experience and spending time here will not only reconnect you with nature but also give you a renewed appreciation for the importance of the preservation of these areas. It's also a place that you can visit over and over again and never get bored, so whether it's only a few hours or the entire day a visit to Avery Island is well worth your time - I always discover something new...

If your in the area I highly recommend stopping here. It is very interesting to see how it started…read moreand how everything is with a condiment we see all the time. You can see from the beginning to end of how Tabasco is produced and the time and effort put into it. And then be sure to stop in the gift shop for samples of the sauce and then a tasty sample of some spicy ice cream which will feel so weird as you try that jalapeño ice cream that's cold in your mouth but burns down your the ought. Strangest thing ever lol. Then be sure to head over to the jungle garden tour. I recommend driving through although you can walk through if you'd like. But if you drive through there are places to park along the way and get out and walk also. Be sure to download the tour app so you have the audio map to guide you and speak along your route. Loved this part of nature and history.