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Rentals Located at The Chimes Restaurant in Covington

Paddle at your own pace on a scenic sandy-bottom river.

Solo Kayaks | Double Kayaks | Canoes | Paddleboards | Kids Kayaks.

Discover the picturesque Bogue Falaya River that runs through Covington on this relaxing self-guided adventure.

Enjoy a beer and some delicious NOLA food favorites before or after your paddle at The Chimes Restaurant .

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Rentals Located at Cane Bayou, Mandeville

Paddle at your own pace on a scenic bayou that connects to Lake Pontchartrain.

Family Friendly | Abundant Wildlife | 3-5 hour Durations | Detailed Map of the Area is Included

Solo Kayaks, Double Kayaks, & Canoes.

Discover the beautiful and scenic Cane Bayou at your own leisure.

Pack an ice chest and bring your binoculars for this immersive bayou experience.

Expect to see cypress trees with Spanish moss, alligators, egrets, herons, songbirds, turtles, snakes, spiders, raptors and more!

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Adventures

Outdoor-based Lessons and Outings | Suitable for All Nature Enthusiasts | Knowledgeable and Certified Leaders | Most Adventures are 2-3 hr | Variety of Adventures for All Ages!

Schedule of exciting outdoor adventures designed for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Each adventure includes opportunities to learn new skills, meet like-minded individuals, or simply enjoy the great outdoors. Age restrictions are noted for each activity to ensure a suitable experience for participants.

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Moonlight & Twilight (Sunset) Paddles

October & November 2024 Dates | 3ish Hour Tour | Canoe & Kayaks

Enjoy sunset on Lake Pontchartrain after a leisurely paddle down Cane Bayou.

The sights and sounds of a Bayou at night partnered with a magical sunset makes this truly a unique experience.

$60 per person | Bring your own food and beverages.

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Full Flavor of the Bayou Kayak Tour Experience

Top Rated Boat Tour on TripAdvisor.com for New Orleans | 5-6 Hour Tour | Most Popular Tour

$120 per Adult | $99 per Child | Lunch and Sweet Treat provided

An immersive kayak tour experience through the Louisiana wetlands guided by Louisiana Master Naturalists.

Experience the full story of the wetlands by exploring multiple ecosystems on a single tour in a eco-friendly low impact way. Kayak through a swamp environment surrounded by cypress trees covered in Spanish Moss . Then enter a marsh with open view as we paddle into Lake Pontchartrain. We enjoy a nice laid-back lunch at a local restaurant serving Louisiana favorites. We finish the day with a scoop of locally-made ice cream.

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LOCAL

We are locally owned and locally operated and we get our supplies from locally owned Massey’s Outfitters

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HIGHLY RATED

Don’t take our word for how great our reviews are- check out our 5 out of 5 star rating on Trip Advisor and Google

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EASY

We have you covered. We provide all paddling equipment, life-vest PLUS cases to protect phones and keys, for no additional fee

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NATURE ENTHUSIAST

We appreciate and respect all wildlife! Our tours are never staged by feeding the wildlife

 

We offer a memorable experience at an affordable price.

For over 45 years our guided tours have helped clients make memories that last a lifetime. Now we’re also offering kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals from The Chimes restaurant in Covington so you can explore at your own pace. Let our professional staff at Canoe and Trail Adventures help plan your next amazing adventure.

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Loved by both residents and visitors since 1972. Canoe and Trail has offered canoe and kayak swamp tours, educational outings for schools and youth groups, Moonlight Paddles and Twilight Paddle Tours seasonally, and other wilderness experiences all within a short distance of New Orleans, Louisiana.  Our guides are experienced, passionate, and eco-friendly outdoor enthusiast. Canoe and Trail is a locally owned family business operated by a father and son team. We are eager to share the beauty of the Louisiana swamps and bayous with all adventurers both expert and novice. Join us and enjoy a day in the Louisiana outdoors canoeing, kayaking, birding or hiking through the swamps, wetlands, and rivers surrounding New Orleans. Transportation is available on our Daily Canoe and Kayak Swamp Tours and some Twilight paddles. 


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Certified guides from the Louisiana Master Naturalist Program

Certified guides from the Louisiana Master Naturalist Program

 
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