Bayou Adventure - Parc des Families - Lafitte, Louisiana

Andrea K.

A huge THANK YOU to Bayou Adventure for making the kayak locker at Cane Bayou so easy to use! The locker made the outing so easy. We had such a good time out on the water with the alligators (yikes but so fun) and paddling through the stunning marsh landscape. Really appreciate your team: thanks!

Gregory C.

This review is for the Sunset tour.

First, you check in at Bayou Adventure. There you sign a waiver and get to pick a snack and drink. They will give you directions to make your way down the road a few miles where you start your tour. Ample parking.

The tour itself started around 5:30. It was a very leisurely trip down Cane Bayou to the lake. This part of the trip is not strenuous at all, so no need to worry if your not the best kayaker or out of shape.

The kayaks have a spot to store a bag and a small waterproof box for phones/wallets. We brought a backpack with water and snacks. We had towels in the car. If I could do anything different, I would bring bug spray in the kayak. We had left it in the car, but it would help the trip back in the dark. Lots and lots of mosquitos

Once you get to the lake, you get to relax for 30-45 min and watch the sunset.

On the way back, the guide will give you a headlight as you will be paddling back in the dark. This is an entirely different experience. Here you may get to see some other wildlife (possums, owls, etc...) if you catch them at the right time with your light.

While I didn’t see alligators, some people in our did see alligators.

Overall, this was an incredible experience! I would highly recommend it.

Ricky Z.

I scheduled a guided tour for Wednesday. The young man took the time to talk to me. Later I got the opportunity to talk to Jeff. He really took the time to address this novice paddlers concerns. He has a passion for this business.

6/28/2018 - So, last night I had my Bayou Adventure on Cane Bayou. I arrived at the store a half an hour early. The first person greeting me was a smiling Shannon. Very personable, very professional. Checked in, got fitted for my PFD and met the other people in the tour. Jeff was the guide. He and his staff transported the kayaks to the launch site. Gave us rudimentary paddling and safety lesson and helped us launch. I had a lot of reservations. The kayaks were recreational kayaks and while not as stable as fishing kayaks they had more than enough stability for this Novice 236 pound paddler. Jeff was knowledgable about the bayou and the marsh and shared that knowledge in a funny and informative delivery. He made sure we were safe and helped us leave a small footprint on the bayou. I will paddle from here again.

Margarita I. (.

I am afraid of kayaking. Not a fan of potentially seeing an alligator up close and personal. I was in for a treat when Shannon guide us through the Bayou Cane to Lake Ponchatrain. It was a beautiful day and the paddle was much easier than I imagined. Shannon was careful to point out wildlife (including a few small alligators, osprey, pelicans). I'm in my 50s and I felt comfortable with the pace and the length of the trip.

Be sure and stop by the Bayou Adventure store check out the unique offerings (alligator heads, live crickets or minoes for fishing). Order the alligator sausage with THE BEST remoulade I tasted on this trip to the Gulf Coast.

Cannot recommend this family owned business enough. Both Shannon and Jeff made out half day excusion the enjoyable and worry-free.

Joshua D.

Wow! I loved my kayak rental from Bayou Adventure. They were so caring and friendly. It's hard to find hidden gems like this. I definately recommend this as a stop for anyone going to Louisiana.

hollie G.

Great paddle, staff is very helpful, and prices are good for rental . The profish 400 Viking kayak they use is super comfortable for a day on the bayou and handle like a breeze. There's plenty of wildlife to see.

Christie S.

Jeff was our amazing tour guide, He and his wife own this place and are amazing hosts. We couldn't have been more happy with the outcome of this adventure. We took our 2 daughter's on the laid back Sunset Bayou Tour. We learned so much about the bayou area we were in, wildlife, culture, history and even got to see Big Mama. He's a huge alligator that allowed us the pleasure of passing through his front yard. Lol This was an experience we will never forget. We will definitely be back again. From the moment we arrived at the shop to the moment we left they made us feel like family and it was just a great experience all around. If you appreciate my review and pictures please don't forget to ckick the thumbs up icon. Thanks!

Matt C.

Quick and easy rental experience. You reserve a time slot, and just show up to the launch area where your kayaks are waiting in a locker. Just one word of caution: make sure you understand the area you're planning to kayak. We signed up for a rental in Parc des Families expecting a cruise through a bayou, only to find an artificial canal that was for fishing, not sightseeing. Fortunately, they were happy to switch our reservation to different location (and even offered a refund if we couldn't make it.) We ended up going to Fountainebleau State Park and had a great time. It would be great if they updated the website to explain the locations a bit better, but it was still a 5 start experience with great customer service.