3 day New Orleans from Houston
TOUR DETAILS
Highlights:
1. Visit the most classic spots of New Orleans! Enjoy the charm of the world jazz capital!
2. Take an in-depth tour to Oak Alley Plantation, Swamp Tour, National World War II Museum.
3. Take a bite of the authentic New Orleans oyster, Cajun gourmet, and the world-wide famous Jazz bar (self-paid).
ITINERARY
Day 1 Houston -Baton Rouge-New Orleans-French Quarter
We will depart in the morning and start the tour. Our first stop will be the Bayou Rum Distillery. We will continue our visit in Baton Rouge, capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. The Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest capitol in the U.S. Later we will head to the French Quarter and enjoy the rest of day.
Head to Louisiana → Bayou Rum Distillery（40 mins）→Baton Rouge →Louisiana State Capitol （60 mins） → New Orleans → French Quarter → Carriage Tour（Optional，30mins）→ Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral → Bourbon Street → Café De Monde（Optional）
Food Recommend： Oyster、Crayfish， coffee and beignet of Cafe De Monde
Morning
Bayou Rum
Bayou Rum is distilled from locally grown sugarcane in southern Louisiana, USA. The signature “sugarhouse” recipe uses a blend of 100% natural, unrefined Louisiana sugarcane and molasses. Every batch of Bayou Rum is copper pot-distilled and bottled by hand.
Louisiana State Capitol
The Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest capitol in the U.S., The Observation Deck on the 27th floor overlooks the city of Baton Rouge at a height of 450 feet. The views of the gardens are spectacular.
Afternoon
French Quarter
The historic heart of the city is the French Quarter, known for its French and Spanish Creole architecture and vibrant nightlife along Bourbon Street. It is also the oldest. Dating back to the city's founding in 1718, this National Historic Landmark district is known for its nightlife, restaurants, and celebrations. Its most famous locale is Bourbon Street.
Bourbon Street
Extending 13 blocks in the French Quarter, Bourbon Street is the most famous thoroughfare in New Orleans, a top destination for generations of partygoers. It is home to some of the best bars and restaurants in the city.
Jackson Square
This historic park in the French Quarter is home to the St. Louis Cathedral. It's history dates all the way back to 1721, when it was built by French colonists in the area.
Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis
The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, also called St. Louis Cathedral, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans and is the oldest cathedral in the United States.
Hotel：Wingate by Wyndham Slidell Or Same level
Day 2: Mardi Gras World - Oak Alley Plantation-Swamp Tour
New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana and is also one of the world's most fascinating cities – it's home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music. The day will start from Mardi Gras World. When we reach Oak Alley Plantation, our attention, would be attracted to the astonishing beauty that the plantation presents. We will also have a Swamp Tour, a fun adventurous yet safe boat ride that showcases the unique eco system of New Orleans region. Guests can enjoy the rest of your day exploring the area.
Mardi Gras World（Optional，90 mins）→ Garden District （Tour on the bus, 30 mins）→ Tulane University and Loyola University New Orleans（passing by）→ Oak Alley Plantation（With Optional，90 mins）→ Swamp Tour（Optional，90 mins）
Morning
Mardi Gras World
There are plenty of tours in New Orleans, but only the Mardi Gras World tour offers a real, behind-the scene look at how Mardi Gras is made. The secret mask of Mardi Gras will be taking off with an all-access tour, leading us through the massive studio where these magnificent floats are built from the ground up.
Garden District
Immerse yourself in all the faded grandeur and antebellum atmosphere of New Orleans' fabled Garden District. See the filming locations of Hollywood movies like Interview with a Vampire and Double Jeopardy and hear an entertaining tale or two about New Orleans' most noteworthy deceased residents.
Afternoon
Oak Alley Plantation
Oak Alley Plantation is a U.S. National Historic Landmark located at the west suburban of New Orleans, our attention, right away, would be attracted to the astonishing beauty that the plantation presents. Visitors may even feel that they were taken into the scene of “Gone with Wind”. The master’s big house is contrasting with the slave quarter nearby. Two rows of 300-years-old oak trees are not only concealing the amazing quarter-mile-long garden road, but also the bitterness of the south had borne after Civil War. The natural environment of New Orleans is as distinctive as its local culture.
Swamp Tour
A fun adventurous yet safe boat ride that showcases the unique eco system of New Orleans region. You’ll have opportunities to see alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets, herons, ibis and many other species as well as many strange looking plants living in the swamp. It is like entering a land of unknown. The natural disaster remains of Hurricane Katrina of ten years ago can still be seen. It is so fascinating of the untouched swamp wildness of the pristine beauty.
Hotel: Wingate by Wyndham Slidell Or Same level
Day 3 WWII Museum - Houston
First thing in the morning we are going to visit the National WWII Museum, formerly known as the D-day Museum, a military history museum emphasizes the American experience in World War II.
The National WWII Museum（Optional, 90 mins）→ Houston
Morning
National World War II Museum
The National WWII Museum, formerly known as the D-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street. The museum focuses on the contribution made by the United States to Allied victory in World War II.
Boarding location：Total 2 boarding locations
Chinatown, Houston 08:15Departure；9999 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036；
Houston, TX（Crowne Plaza Suites Houston） 08:00Departure；9090 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074；
Drop-off location：Totally 5 drop-off locations
Paid Airport Drop-off service: William P. Hobby Airport；Please book flight after 10:00pm. $100 for the 1st and 2nd guest, $20 extra per guest starts from the 3rd guest.
Paid Airport Drop-off service:George Bush Intercontinental Airport；Please book flight after 10:00pm. $100 for the 1st and 2nd guest, $20 extra per guest starts from the 3rd guest.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport；Please book flight after 13:00
Important Notes
Cost includes:
1. Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat SUV; Minivan; motorcoach);
2. Hotel (Nights is less a day of tour days);
3. Bilingual driver and/or guide;
4. Breakfast.
Cost excludes:
1. Lunch and Dinner (Tour guide will arrange);
2. Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks;
3. Attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice);
4. Service fee ( minimum US$12/person/day, Any child / Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well);
5. Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified;
6. Any personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included.
Cancellation Policy
1. If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
2. Cancellation & Re-schedule Policy:
a. More than 15 days prior to departure date (EST): Free cancellation with full refund.
b. Less than 14 days but 8 days prior to departure date (EST): 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded.
c. Less than 7 days prior to departure date (EST) or on departure day (EST): 100% penalty. No refund.
d. Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
e. If the guest quit during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.
Know Before You Book
1. The opening hours and capacity limit of attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to COVID-19. When the operating hours and capacity restriction have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
2. The itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather.
3. In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), the tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.
4. This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction. Passengers who take this tour need to purchase admission tickets from tour escort on the departure date. Otherwise, we will stop providing services on the day.
5. We make every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical problem.
6. Please reach the departure point on time and follow the arrangement of a tour escort.
7. Before doing an individual activity or leaving the group, please get the agreement of the tour guide.
8. For guests riding a 7-seat vehicle (the actual vehicle type will be subject to the actual passenger number), booster seats are required for kids under 8 years old. We provide booster rental service for $10/seat/day ($8/seat/day for Miami and Seattle tours). Please inform your needs upon booking. Please be noticed that penalty may be charged due to lack of prior notice.
9. Hotel arrangements will be changed depending on the season. You can confirm your hotel information while you are on tour with your tour guide.