7 Day New Orleans & Cajun Country

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Walking tour of the iconic French Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans Visit the unique Presbytere with its exquisite collection of Mardi Gras memorabilia Tour of Baton Rouge, the jewel of Louisiana, a city of contrasting cultures Swamp boat ride in the magical Atchafalaya Basin, the largest wetland in the U.S. Visit Vermilionville, a folklife park and living history museum on the banks of the Bayou Tour the Visitor Center and pepper sauce factory of the world famous "hot" Tabasco sauce on Avery Island

What's this trip about?

    4 New Orleans, 1 Baton Rouge, 1 Lafayette

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Newark-New Orleans, New Orleans-Newark Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations
    • 4 nights New Orleans 1 night Baton Rouge 1 night Lafayette Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage 9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Monday - Arrive in New Orleans
Arrive in New Orleans. Transfer independently to the hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM Overnight: New Orleans

DAY 2, Tuesday - French Quarter Tour
Begin with a walking tour of the iconic French Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in the city. Stop at historic Jackson Square to view the city's historic buildings, including St. Louis Cathedral. Visit the unique Presbytere, built on the residence of Capuchin monks. Enter...
DAY 3, Wednesday - Highlights of Baton Rouge
This morning, travel towards Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital city. Upon arrival, visit the new Louisiana State Capitol Building. From the 27th-floor observation deck, view the panorama of the city and the Mississippi River. Continue to the Capitol Park Museum to view th...
DAY 4, Thursday - Boat Tour in the Atchafalaya Basin, Lafayette in Cajun Country
Take a swamp boat ride through the Atchafalaya Basin, with countless different species of birds and native wildlife. Afterwards, on to the living history museum and folklife park of Vermilionville, where the cultures of the Acadian, Native American, and Creole people are...
DAY 5, Friday - Avery Island, Return to New Orleans
Today drive to Avery Island, home of the famous Tabasco sauce. At the Visitor Center, taste this peppery sauce and learn how it's made, packaged and shipped around the world. Observe the growing process of the pepper plants, and how they are mashed and aged for three yea...
DAY 6, Saturday - Full Day New Orleans
On your last day in New Orleans, spend time at leisure, or join the optional tour of the Laura Creole Plantation for a glimpse into the daily life of an 18th century plantation, with a dramatic and in-depth look at one Creole family. Tonight, dinner is at a popular restaurant Optional: Half Day Laura Creole Plantation (AM) Overnight: New Orleans Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Sunday - Return Home
Depart New Orleans to return home Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,979
Price per day$283
Last Updated: 2/9/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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