Start your day off in New Orleans with a guided tour of Houmas House, a majestic antebellum estate built in the 1800's. Experience the southern splendor of "The Sugar Palace" when you walk through 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork. Follow this with a gourmet lunch at Burnside Cafe around the Hampton Court fountain. Complete your day with a thrilling airboat ride on Bayou Gauche.

Start your day off in New Orleans with a guided tour of Houmas House, a majestic antebellum estate built in the 1800's. Experience the southern splendor of "The Sugar Palace" when you walk through 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork. Follow this with a gourmet lunch at Burnside Cafe around the Hampton Court fountain. Complete your day with a thrilling airboat ride on Bayou Gauche.

You will be driven down to the quaint and remote Cajun Village of Bayou Gauche for a thrilling high-speed ride onboard 6 passenger airboats, comfortably gliding over marshes, deep into secluded bayous for approximately 2 hours. You may even get to hold a baby alligator, feed giant catfish, or meet a nutria face to face.

You will also enjoy a guided tour of Houmas House Plantation, a lavishly restored Greek Revival antebellum mansion from the 1800's. There will be free time to stroll in the shadows of the 350 year old majestic moss-draped oaks of the splendid grounds of this colorful home. Pause on the levee to view Hermitage, Bocage and the remains of Tezcuco Plantations.

A 3 course gourmet lunch is included at Burnside Cafe around the Hampton Court Fountain of Houmas House.

Tours are operated in top of the line 14 passenger vans ensuring the greatest of comfort and personalized service.