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Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

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Luling, US
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Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

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Luling, US
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Experience the rich and vibrant Cajun and Creole cultures with this private airboat ride and plantations tour from New Orleans. Take a thrilling airboat tour through the enchanting cypress swamps, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. Explore the historic slave quarters at Laura, a Creole Plantation, and learn about the fascinating history surrounding sugar cane fields. Indulge in a gourmet lunch at the elegant dining room of Houmas House plantation, followed by a guided tour of this magnificent mansion. Marvel at the collection of art, furniture, and antique artifacts that tell the story of plantation life. Surrounding the mansion are 38 acres of stunning gardens, perfect for a leisurely stroll. With a professional guide and roundtrip private transportation, this exclusive tour ensures a truly unforgettable experience.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 9 hours
  • Suitable for 1-12 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Private airboat tour of the cypress swamps
  • Guided tour of Laura Plantation
  • Seated lunch at elegant dining room of Houmas House plantation
  • Guided tour of Houmas House Plantation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided tour of Houmas House Plantation
  • Roundtrip private transportation with professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided tour of Laura Plantation
  • Lunch at Houmas House plantation
  • Narrated private airboat tour
  • Gratuities

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Introduction

Experience the captivating blend of Cajun and Creole cultures with a private airboat ride and plantations tour from New Orleans. This exclusive tour is designed for private groups of up to 12 people, offering an intimate and personalized exploration of Louisiana's rich history and natural beauty.

What to expect?

Embark on an exhilarating private airboat tour through the enchanting cypress swamps, where you'll witness the untouched beauty of nature and encounter fascinating wildlife. Feel the thrill as your expert guide navigates through the marshes, providing an exhilarating experience like no other. Continue your journey to Laura, a Creole Plantation, where you'll step back in time and explore the historic slave quarters surrounded by sprawling sugar cane fields. Gain insight into the lives of those who lived and worked on the plantation, and discover the stories and traditions that shaped Louisiana's history. Indulge in an elegant seated lunch at the renowned Houmas House plantation, where you'll savor a gourmet meal amidst the grandeur of this magnificent mansion. Marvel at the exquisite architecture and immerse yourself in the opulence of the past as you take a guided tour of the estate.

Who is this for?

This private airboat ride and plantations tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking an immersive cultural experience. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or colleagues, this exclusive tour offers a unique opportunity to bond and create lasting memories.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the rich Cajun and Creole cultures of Louisiana with this private airboat ride and plantations tour. Unlike regular group tours, this private experience ensures personalized attention and flexibility, allowing you to fully enjoy every moment at your own pace. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you'll gain deep insights into the history, culture, and natural wonders of the region. From the thrill of the airboat ride to the elegance of the plantation lunch, every aspect of this tour is designed to provide an unforgettable and authentic Louisiana experience.

Good to know

During the tour, you'll be provided with roundtrip private transportation and a professional guide, making your journey seamless and stress-free. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience. Please note that gratuities are not included in the package, so it is customary to tip your guide and other service providers.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on this private airboat ride and plantations tour have raved about the incredible experiences they had. They praised the knowledgeable guides who provided fascinating insights into the history and culture of Louisiana. The airboat ride through the cypress swamps left them in awe of the natural beauty and wildlife encounters. The visit to Laura plantation and the gourmet lunch at Houmas House plantation were described as truly immersive and unforgettable. Overall, reviewers expressed their satisfaction and recommended this tour as a must-do for anyone visiting New Orleans.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

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 you'll take a narrated private airboat tour (about 1.5 hours) on winding bayous in remote cypress swamps. Your High-Speed Airboat provides a thrilling 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 this peaceful ride, explore his picturesque swamp zoo on Bayou Boeuf.

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

Next visit Laura, a Creole Plantation and her historic slave quarters surrounded by sugar cane fields. The guided tour (may be non-private) transports you with dramatic detail into the charmed yet tragic lives of four generations of Creole owners and their slaves.

Admission Included

Houmas House and Gardens

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.

Admission Included

Reviews

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5 (49)

Wanderer778522

We’ve used Isabelle Tours for the last 15 years and her tours AND tour guides are fabulous - John was excellent, knowledgeable and fun to be with. You can’t go wrong.

Freedom625356

What an amazing experience! This was so worth every moment. Our guide, Gisèle was so informative and so kind. I would do this whole thing again just to hang out with her. We really had the best time and it was worth every moment. I. So happy we booked this experience.

danapB2933VF

This tour was awesome! From the polite phone call to get our tour booked, picking us up at the door of our B&B in a very clean and comfortable van, to filling us in on all of the need to knows of the areas we drove through, this tour was A+. Our guide Stephen exceeded any expectations I ever had of a guide. He was knowledgeable about all facets of New Orleans. History, food, tourist musts, shopping. He was great. The swamp tour was interactive and so thrilling to see the alligators, snake, turtle and birds. The two plantation tours were so different from one another, but made it perfect to get to see both. Highly recommend!

618princessm

If you have been doubting or questioning which one to choose, choose this one!! Tours by Isabelle is the best. She takes care of all the details and her communication is outstanding. Renee the driver/tour guide is so knowledgeable. The stories, the history about New Orleans, and the bantering are beyond what I expected. If you are looking for a good time filled with fun and history book with her.

672coreyw

Great communication prior to going with set up and confirming. Great experience on the tour. Would book again

Clairemys

My dad and I had a very good time! From the pick up to the drop off, everything was seamless. Our driver Steve was very informative, the airboat tour was memorable and the tour of the Laura plantation an eye-opener.

F2063IXashleyh

We loved our guide Rene!! Full of knowledge and very friendly!! We can't wait to return and book with them again!

441kertp

Awesome tour Stephen was the best guide we have ever had would definitely recommend food was great.

karlwP3031UX

Trip was very fun, Stephen, the host/driver was nice, knowledgeable about the area and what to expect for the entire day. Prompt pick up, safe driving, and enlightening information. Tha airboat tour was fun just lacking a lot of wildlife. Both plantation tours were very informative. The lunch was very tasty as well. Overall we both felt it was worth the time and cost.

karenpS3534HC

This was an amazing experience from start to finish Isabelle was in contact with me the whole way though so I knew exactly what was going on. Rene our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable friendly and fun. The airboat ride was so much fun and the plantations were beautiful. I would highly recommend this company
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-06 15:58