Top 10 Kayaking & Canoeing in Louisiana, United States

February 13, 2022 Toi Mattera

Louisiana tourism is centered on New Orleans and the North Shore region in the southeastern corner of the state near the Florida border. West of New Orleans is the Great River Road, with the I-10 running to the Mississippi River port capital city of Baton Rogue. West of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico, the I-10 cuts through Lafayette and Lake Charles on its way past Abbeville to Texas. Central Louisiana is Lake Country, and home to cities like Alexandria and Natchitoches. In northern Louisiana, the I-20 runs west from Monroe to Bossier City, Shreveport, and East Texas. Unless Louisiana is very familiar and frequent territory, New Orleans will be the top choice for a Louisiana vacation. Though Mardi Gras, music, and the winning ways of the New Orleans Saints football team get the spotlight, there is much more to explore in New Orleans. Within New Orleans choose among Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Upper and Lower French Quarters, the Warehouse and Central Business District, the Garden District and Uptown, and Mid-City. With street car lines linking the French Quarter to the Garden District, Convention Center, and everywhere else, it is easy for the whole family to get around. If long walks are your exercise, explore the scenic city on foot. An easy two-hour drive from New Orleans brings you to Baton Rogue, Natchitoches and Lake Country. Explore old Beauregard Town in downtown Baton Rogue, the historic homes of the Baton Rogue Garden District, and tour one or several working plantations. Walk the 33-block Historic Landmark District and tour the historic homes and churches of Natchitoches. Relive Spanish Empire history in Louisiana at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site. Heading west from New Orleans is Cajun Country and Lafayette with its mix of French, French Canadian (Acadian), Spanish, and Caribbean cultures. Besides Cajun and Creole cookery, explore the Civil War heritage at the Lafayette Museum. Stop by Abbeville to view the courthouse designed by Hayes Town, St. Mary Magdalen Church, and have a seafood meal. With 75 annual festivals Lake Charles is Louisiana's Festival City, and home to the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway. Shreveport and Bossier City in northwest Louisiana are casino and entertainment centers. Shreveport is renowned for hosting the Louisiana State Fair in the fall. Plus floral centers, art galleries, and museums. Monroe in the northeast also has notable gardens.
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1. Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours

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Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED: Please call prior to confirm a tour is departing at a scheduled time. Swamp Tour Times: 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 4pm, 6pm Located in Breaux Bridge near Lafayette, LA, Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours guided eco boat rides offer insight into Lake Martin's swamp, St. Martin Parish's hidden jewel. Please call for reservation because tour times vary. This professionally guided swamp tour will take you safely through cypress trees and tupelo gum trees draped in Spanish moss. This swamp is home to 205 different species of birds, and inhabits some of the largest alligators you will ever see up close and personal! We are open year round, 7 days a week. We are the only swamp tour at Lake Martin to provide indoor air-conditioned clean restrooms, souvenir shop, including cold drinks, hot dogs, sandwiches, nachos, ice cream, and New Orleans' snowballs! Outdoor covered deck provides seating areas overlooking the water, inside seating areas with A/C, big screen TVs - just to name a few amenities. Come hang out with us for an afternoon and join us on a Cajun Swamp Tour that you will remember for years to come! We can accommodate large groups. Photographers, bring your cameras!

2. Kayak-iti-Yat Original Kayaking Tours of New Orleans

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Kayak-iti-Yat Original Kayaking Tours of New Orleans

Locally owned, family run. Capture New Orleans from a different perspective. Kayak our beautiful bayou as we guide you along our historic waterway. We'll keep with the pace of the city--nice and easy, taking in the southern scenery, hospitality and weather. We offer three tours of varying levels of physical demand and kayaking experience. Taking place on natural, but urban Bayou St. John, paddles focus on history and ecology of the area and New Orleans. Our tours cover pretty much anything and all things relevant to the waterways and the surrounding neighborhoods. Our website is loaded with information! There you can find full descriptions of each tour, directions to our launch, and even quickly reserve your tour by clicking one of the yellow "book now" buttons.

3. Calmwater Charters

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Calmwater Charters

Calmwater Charters offers 6 hour Inshore fishing charters trips using our 23' bay boat or native watercraft kayaks. We target speckled trout, redfish and flounder. We also do nature/birding/dolphin tours. The tours are two hours in duration and a favorite of families with kids visiting the island. We rent kayaks for $50 day, enabling access to lots of good fishing areas. Free fishing or paddling advice on the day of the rental is available to make your adventure a success. We depart each day from Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle, Louisiana. Your Captain is experienced and knowledgeable with fifteen year guiding experience in the Barateria estuary. We can also help you coordinate multiple boat trips for parties of larger than four persons. We are fully insured and licensed. Prior reservations are recommended.

4. Bayou Paddlesports

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Bayou Paddlesports

Come get a paddlin' with us! Rent a paddle board (SUP), kayak, tandem kayak, or junior kayak. You can reserve online today. We are located on the beautiful Bayou St. John, in which you have 4 miles to explore. Keep us in mind for your next birthday party or group event.

5. Wild Louisiana Tours

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Wild Louisiana Tours

Wild Louisiana Tours offers kayaking swamp tours outside of New Orleans, LA. Paddle through scenic cypress swamps on your kayak swamp tour and see all of the beautiful sites that make Louisiana famous. Come book your New Orleans kayak swamp tour today.

6. Hidden Adventure Tours

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Hidden Adventure Tours

Kayak Swamp Tours of Lousiana's breathtaking wetlands. Daily guided tours of the Honey Island and Manchac Swamp. Spaces fill up quickly.

7. Canoe & Trail Adventures

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Canoe & Trail Adventures

Locally and family owned. Offering eco canoe & kayak swamp tours near New Orleans plus educational outings for schools. For over 40 years Canoe & Trail has guided countless people into the Louisiana swamps. We strive to make each adventure a unique experience mixed with information and relaxation. Our guided canoe and kayak swamp tours are the most rewarding experience into the Louisiana outdoors. We paddle into swamps, along bayous and through local marshes. Loved by residents and travelers we are the most experienced guide service in Louisiana. If a guided trip is not for you, we offer kayak (solo and tandem) and canoe rentals daily! We deliver the boats with all the necessary gear to the launch and give you a little paddle lesson and you will be off on your adventure. Want to rent a few boats for delivery other than Cane Bayou? We can do that as well!

8. Kayak Swamp Tours

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Kayak Swamp Tours

Come explore the swamps around New Orleans with sit-on-top kayak eco-tour. Glide past cypress trees and delicate tendrils of Spanish moss during your swamp tour led by informative guides. Be informed of the historical and cultural influence the swamps around New Orleans had on the city. We also offer full day adventures where you will Kayak, Visit a authentic Cajun Restaurant, and tour a plantation. If we have to cancel due to weather, we do our best to get you rescheduled, if we cannot reschedule you, we will refund your purchase. All tours are guided and beginner friendly. Paddles up!

9. NOLA Flyboarding

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NOLA Flyboarding

NOLA Flyboarding is the most exciting outdoor activity company in New Orleans. We are the only FULL SERVICE Watersports rental company in Louisiana. Your experience will be once in a lifetime no matter how big or small the group. We can accomodate groups of up to 80 guests and offer activites for any age. FLYBOARDING is an exciting new Watersport that allows anyone to experience flying like a super hero above the water. Nola FLYBOARDing welcomes anyone over the age of 12 and over the weight of 80lbs. No one is TOO OLD or TOO HEAVY, everyone flies! We now offer Party barge, Jet Ski, Paddleboards, and Kayaks rentals. Come see us for the experience of a lifetime at a more affordable price than any where else is the nation. Come try the most amazing outdoor experience in New Orleans. Call us today to dicuss your party options!

10. Swamp Explorers

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Swamp Explorers

Kayak and Canoe Rentals for self-guided bayou tours in Bayou Segnette

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