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.
Moonlight & Twilight Paddles
Limited Dates Available | 3 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 | Kayaks (solo and double) | Canoes | Bring your own food and beverages
Full Flavor of the Bayou Experience
Limited Spaces Available | 2.5/3 Hour Tour | Most Popular Tour
$75 per adult | $55 per child | Transportation available from New Orleans.
Join our professional Master Naturalists guide on an immersives tour experience paddling down a unique bayou through the diverse Louisiana wetland ecosystems. Experience the full story of the Louisiana wetlands by exploring multiple ecosystems on a single tour in an eco-friendly low impact way. Kayak through a swamp, through an open marsh then out into Lake Pontchartrain. Memories from this tour are unforgettable. Very limited space available on this experience .
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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.