Discover Cajun Country: Includes Scenic Hydrofoil Swamp tour, Two Plantation tours–and why not try a rum tasting!
Discover Cajun Country: Includes Scenic Hydrofoil Swamp tour, Two Plantation tours–and why not try a rum tasting!
Nine hours door-to-door by bus, which will pick you up at the front door of your hotel in New Orleans.
Ready for a MAD adventure? Start by touring the swamps of South Louisiana in a novel way–by hydrofoil. With a total capacity of 4-8 people, these versatile boats offer an intimate tour. Let our experienced captain entertain you with his wild swamp stories as he steers the agile hydrofoil into tiny canals, deep in the most secluded areas of the swamps. You’ll get a close up look at the bayou’s mesmerizing fauna and flora. Be on the lookout for the bayou’s native birds, turtles, and alligators. Feeling brave? You may even get a chance to hold a baby alligator! Next you will travel along River Road to Laura Plantation. At this 19th century French-Creole plantation you will learn about the lives of both the white and black Creole families who resided there. In addition to the “big house,” Laura has preserved several of the once-prolific original slave cabins, which are now incredibly rare. See some of the exceptional work of the West African slaves who once lived there. Are you a childhood fan of Br’er Rabbit stories? You may be surprised to learn that American scholar Alcée Fortier, a noted Louisiana historian and folklorist, first recorded these in the 1870s from the West African stories of Compair Rabbit. We’ll end the day at Whitney Plantation, the only Louisiana museum that focuses exclusively on the lives of enslaved people. At this former indigo, rice and sugar plantation, the slaves who worked the fields were among the key suppliers of food to New Orleans during the period of French rule. How harsh was slave life? You can imagine this difficult past through the museum’s exhibits, visiting the slave cabins, hearing roving staff lectures, and by downloading a phone app for a self-guided tour. We will then return to your hotel after this day full of history.
Private tour with transportation: From 2 to 5 guests
Minimum: 2 guests
Duration of the tour: 9hrs
Meeting point: at your hotel
Period: All year round.
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us
Private tour with transportation – Lunch – Tour guide- airboat ride – 2 plantations visit:
9 hours by private sedan (2 guests max per sedan): $2499
9 hours by private SUV (3 guests max): $3190
9 hours by private SUV (4 guests max): $3480
9 hours by private SUV (5 guests max): $3690
*Pricing is subject to change and does not apply during special events such as Sugar Bowl, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and Essence Fest.
Larger groups: Please contact us.
It is possible to schedule this tour at your convenience so please contact us if you have specific dates so we can check availability.
Travel agencies and Travel professionals: Please contact us for your preferential rate.
Services included for the private tour: Tour with a licensed guide, transportation with pick up at your hotel and transfer back at your hotel – Lunch – airboat ride – 2 plantations visit (1 will be a guided tour with a docent-led guide) – Rhum tasting.
*Depending on the availability, plantation’s visit may be changed to another plantation.
The tour at Laura Plantation is part of a group tour.
The tour at Whitney is a self-walking tour at your own pace so your tour guide will walk you through the plantation.
Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, additional beverages
Accessibility: This tour is not available for disabled guests in wheelchairs.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.
Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.
Cancellation Policy for the private tour: If you send us a cancellation request more than 15 days before the day of your tour, a 50% refund will be given. If you send us a cancellation request less than 15 days before the day of your tour, no refund will be given.
Pet: As much as we love them, they are not allowed.
Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 15 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.
Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photography in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.
Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen, or left behind.
Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of the tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.
No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.
Smoking: Mad Tours and Events does not permit smoking in any vehicle. The smoking fee is $250.00.
No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ):
Please let us know in advance how many people in your group are vegetarian or do not eat certain meats or fish and shellfish.
At this time, we are not able to serve gluten-free meals, vegan diets, Kosher, or strict food allergies.
We will need to receive an email at least 12 hours prior to the event at contact@madtoursandevents.com to inform us of your specific diet. If we are not notified within the 12-hour time frame prior to the visit, this may result in an additional cost, as we pay for the meals in advance. If you do not notify us, your special diet meal may not be available. In this case, no refunds will be given.
