If you have been following the adventures of The Traveling Locavores for awhile you know how much Steve and I adore New Orleans. So you could imagine how excited we were to hear about Beyond the Bayou announcement about the ultimate Cajun country adventure. That’s why I just had to share it with you today!
Just a gator catching some rays on a log in the bayou!
Here is the information right from the source:
Enjoy some Zydeco music in Cajun country
Beyond the Bayou is excited to announce the “Ultimate Cajun Country Adventure.” On this tour, guests will explore the swamp at Lake Martin Wildlife Refuge with a naturalist guide, take Cajun cooking lessons with a private chef, bust a move at a local zydeco dancehall, explore the Whitney Plantation (America’s first slavery museum), kayak on Bayou Teche, tour the Tabasco factory, visit a legendary zydeco music studio, tour an organic pecan farm, partake in a seafood boil with private chef, and sample an array of Louisiana cocktails and cuisine. The all-inclusive, four-day tour starts at $2,599. For more info, visit https://www.beyondthebayoutours.com/cultural-tours/4-day-cajun-country-trip/.
A decadent bayou breakfast
“The mission of our Louisiana tours is to promote education and conservation, not only of the local ecosystems but of the culture and traditions that make Southern Louisiana so unique,” said Beyond the Bayou founder Jared Sternberg. “We accomplish this through day-to-day ethical practices, small group learning sessions and our partnerships with independent local operators, naturalists, and cultural guardians whose values match our aim to help preserve and protect.”
Learn Cajun cooking techniques from a chef
In addition to the “Ultimate Cajun Country Adventure,” Beyond the Bayou offers day trips to New Orleans and the surrounding area. On these tours guests paddle scenic swamps with naturalist guides, tour a historic sugar plantation, explore the famous Treme neighborhood and learn about the history of Creole culture and Jazz music.
“Our focus on nature and culture provides a unique tour experience, and we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and preserving the communities that make this area so special,” said Sternberg.
About Beyond the Bayou:
Cajun Crawfish Boil
It would be a shame to leave New Orleans without having the time of your life. We want to share the Louisiana that we love with you. No tour buses or giant tour boats here – we always do small groups with passionate local guides. Explore beautiful swamps looking for gators, tour Treme and Congo Square, learn to cook from a Cajun chef or visit a Zydeco musician in his studio. Unforgettable experiences, incredible music and food and plenty of chances to get to know the locals. If you want an authentic and off-the-beaten-path experience you’ve found the right place. Louisiana deserves a tour like this, and so do you.
