Itinerary
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Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18 Great River Road, Vacherie, LA 70090-7079
9am & 11am Departures - 7 1/2 Hour Tour
Your 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience will include a docent guided tour of the plantation home, a self guided tour of the grounds and many photo opportunities along the way. Save room for a Mint Julep or refreshment from the snack bar.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Rd, Destrehan, LA 70047-5202
1pm Departure Only - 5 1/2 hour tour
Established in 1787, Destrehan is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the closest to New Orleans. Built by Free Person Of Color Charles Pacquet, she has survived colonial and civil wars, occupation by the Union Army, abandonment, decay and restoration, and has now been preserved in all its glory for you to enjoy. A short drive away from the grand River Road, you'll experience another another side of Louisiana culture in the Manchac Swamp.
Cruise through this private wetland with homegrown captains who, like the early Cajuns, sustain their way of life fishing, hunting and trapping. Alligators recognize tour boats as part of their normal environment. Unafraid and responsive to their boat captain's call, they peek out from underbrush and between moss-draped trees, frequently coming directly to the boat. In the safety and comfort of the boat, you can actually come within a few feet of jumping gators.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
Although called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.
Pass By: I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge, St Rose, LA 70087, USA
View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.
Stop At: Cajun Pride Swamp Tours, 110 Frenier Rd, Laplace, LA 70068, USA
This privately owned wildlife refuge ensures that you won’t encounter any other boats during your peaceful journey into the swamp. Local Cajun captains share personal tales of their own swamp explorations and fascinating information on the plants and wildlife you'll encounter. The primitive beauty of moss draped cypress tress and abundant wildlife guarantees some amazing pictures! Enjoy a beverage and snack from the open air pavilion.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Gray Line New Orleans, Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
7 hours 45 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
In order to help protect the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point -- just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
9am & 11am = Oak Alley Plantation
1pm = Destrehan Plantation
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Rachel_V
Wonderful tour! Our guide was very informed and knew so much history and cultural aspects of New Orleans!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : E9137FLhenryr
Description included a local guide who could speak about the plantations and the history of the area, but there was no guide on the bus. Instead, we had a bad quality video with sound we could barely hear. A disappointing experience all around, was more like an expensive car rental to the plantations rather than a guided tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : K9209OKemilyg
We loved this trip! It’s a great price for what it includes. The Oak alley tour was very educational and well-done. We saw so many gators in the bayou! Plenty of opportunity to get food along the way. Charley and Brian were the best! We got great advice for places to eat and things to do in the city.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Wilfredog_R
Oak Valley Plantation and the Swamp ride- also pix with Baby Bruce - Roby, our tour guide, was amazing and knowledge and also Dwayne was awesome- the best driver
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Eka
The history about Louisiana and how the slavery was treated at the plantation; interesting story about 1712 war against British Invasion. Great experience!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Kimberly_W
Great tour! Incredible old huge oak trees and gardens and history at the Plantation. The swamp tour was amazing viewing alligators, wild pigs, raccoons, and ducks. Sawthem feed chicken to alligators and large marshmallows. Fed corn to wild pigs . Guide on bus gave us alot of history
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Beth_P
Oak Alley Plantation tour was excellent. Very informative, interesting and somewhat somber thinking about the reality of where we were.
The Swamp Tour was SO MUCH FUN!! We loved every bit of it!!! Saw many alligators, saw wild boar, ducks, a turtle, raccoons etc!! It was truly worth every penny! Our tour guide was awesome!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Bruno_R
Was all around fun and entertaining . Knowledgeable and slave cabins n plantation house well preserved. Food was super.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Wendy_G
The experience was amazing. I recommend this tour. The swamp tour was great. Our driver and tour guide were great.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : peggymI8331ZB
Our driver Stacey was wonderful and tour guide Kate was amazing! Really well done, lots of interesting information. Well communicated throughout. Definitely worth the time to check it out. Good way to get some history about New Orleans and the plantations and really enjoyed the swamp tour as well.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
