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Looking for a Safe and Fun Adventure?

In collaboration with Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, we’ve put together two new packages for you to experience the absolute best of New Orleans & Cajun Country. If you are feeling a little stir crazy, keep reading about these adventures that are built to be safe despite the pandemic—and to keep things cool this…

The LA Times Features Beyond the Bayou’s Cajun Adventures!

We are thrilled that the LA Times featured our Cajun Tours in their Travel Section. Author Ann Harnagel covers some of the amazing activities we offer on our 4 day “Ultimate Cajun Country Adventure”. Take a look at the article here! Unique Activities We spent years scouting out activities that feature the best of Cajun Country. We…

Chicago Tribune Highlights our Cajun Country Tours!

We are proud to announce that our Cajun tours were highlighted in the Chicago Tribune’s Travel section, alongside other recommended adventures in their “Travel Tidbits” column. Check out the article here! It is an honor for us to be included in this highly regarded publication and curated a list of tour operators. Author Phil Marty writes that we “pack…

Beyond the Bayou Featured in Travel Channel’s “Insider’s Guide to Mardi Gras”

We are excited to announce that Beyond the Bayou was recently featured in the Travel Channel’s “Insider’s Guide to Mardi Gras”. In a recent piece, our Operations Manager Jake Kelston helped to outline some of the best events to catch this Carnival season and gave his tips on the best ways to experience them. Author Meredith…

Beyond the Bayou Tours Featured in The Washington Post!

We are excited to announce that our company was featured in this Sunday’s Washington Post Travel section! Less than a year after launching our unique environmental and cultural tours, writer Diane Daniel interviewed our founder Jared Sternberg about why he decided to start Beyond the Bayou and what sets us apart from other tour companies in…

Beyond the Bayou’s Guide to Mardi Gras

Visiting New Orleans at Mardi Gras time can be an overwhelming experience between the crowds, the overindulgence and the lack of available transportation. But if you know when to go, where to go and how to get there you can have an authentically local Mardi Gras experience soaking in culture and tradition while seeing the…

Why We Don’t Feed the Wildlife

Alligators are beautiful creatures and an important part of the ecosystem here in Louisiana. Their population is carefully managed by the state and this management provides local hunters with a renewable source of income. Because of increased tourism, development and waterfront homes, these alligators are forced more and more to interact with humans. Every other swamp…