Overview
A grand mélange presentation of Cajun and Creole cultures including a high-speed airboat tour of the cypress swamps. Visit Laura Plantation, built in 1804, and learn about Laura's personal family saga. Enjoy a gourmet, unlimited buffet lunch in the elegant dining room of Houmas House Plantation, followed by a guided tour of this grand mansion. The small-group atmosphere ensures a more personal experience.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transport by 14-passenger air-conditioned van with live narration
Hotel pickup with exact pickup time provided
Fast and fun airboat tour
Tour of Houmas House and Laura Plantation
Gourmet, unlimited buffet lunch at Houmas House
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Due to the nature of the airboat, pregnant women are not allowed to participate in the airboat portion of the tour.
• Children under 6 are not allowed to ride the airboat portion of this tour.
• If bringing an infant and providing your own car seat, please call us to let us know so that we do not bring an extra, which takes up an otherwise available seat on the tour
• If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call Tours by Isabelle at +1 (504) 398-0365 and advise them of this information directly. Tours by Isabelle will contact you the day prior to your tour to confirm your exact pick up time.
• This tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs of any kind
What to expect
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Luling
You'll start your day driving out to Cajun Country, where you'll go through wild cypress swamps, over the Mississippi River on an impressive suspended bridge, and along vast sugarcane fields, as the guide tells a unique story of the odyssey of the Cajun people.
Next take a thrilling high-speed airboat ride as you comfortably glide over marshes and into deep, secluded bayous. Your Cajun guide, also an alligator hunter and fur trapper, will share his knowledge of the swamp including reptile habits, healing plants, and exotic birds. After your ride, explore his picturesque swamp zoo on Bayou Boeuf. -
Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
1 hour 30 min
Discover Laura, an 1804 Creole Plantation and learn about Laura's personal family saga. See how the West-African enslaved's work influenced all segments of the Creole culture, best seen today in cuisine, music, family-centered traditions, architecture and life-style. At Laura's Slavery Museum Exhibit, hear personal stories of individual men, women and children who lived there, illustrating how the lives of the enslaved, both Créole and American, were intertwined with those of their owners.
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Houmas House and Gardens
3 hours
After a short drive from Laura Plantation, you'll settle into a seated lunch in Houmas House' elegant dining room. After lunch, walk through the 250 year history of this estate and how a succession of owners and the Mississippi River grew this modest manor house into the estate it is today. A collection of art, furniture, and antique artifacts help tell the story of plantation life. 38 acres of gardens surround the mansion.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Due to the nature of the airboat, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, people with back or neck issues or recent surgeries are not allowed to participate in the airboat portion of the tour.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans
Can I cancel Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Transport by 14-passenger air-conditioned van with live narration
- Hotel pickup with exact pickup time provided
- Fast and fun airboat tour
- Tour of Houmas House and Laura Plantation
- Gourmet, unlimited buffet lunch at Houmas House
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Luling, Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site, Houmas House and Gardens.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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