Price (/person)

Single	$1149
Double	$799
3rd Person
Adult	$649
Child	$649
4th Person
Adult	$549
Child	$549

Pricing Policy

Child rates: Child rates apply to those who are 0-12 years old. Child above 2 years must take the seat. Customers are welcome to use child safety seats on that have lap and/or shoulder belts/harnesses for the infant under 2 years.

Itinerary

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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Day 1: Houston-Baton Rouge-New Orleans(330 miles)

Heading to Baton Rouge in the morning and start the tour with our first stop at Louisiana State Capitol. Then, we will go to have a fun adventurous boat ride that showcases the unique eco system of New Orleans region. After hotel check-in, you are free to enjoy New Orleans’s annual carnival - Mardi Gras in French Quarter, which is regarded as a national historic landmark.

Baton Rouge, LA

The capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. It forms the county seat of East Baton Rouge Parish and is located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River.

Louisiana State Capitol

This incredible Art Deco-style building that dominates the skyline of the Louisiana capital. In addition to being the center of the state's government, the building is a National Historic Landmark and member of the Register of National Historic Places.
New Orleans, LA

The city known as the "Big Easy" is most famous for its colorful and exciting Mardi Gras celebration. Visitors will marvel at its distinctive Cajun culture and cuisine that is unlike anything else in the world.

Swamp Tour

Take a trip down the bayous of Louisiana on a swamp boat tour to encounter the local wildlife, like alligators, turtles, birds, snakes, and much more! You'll also get a lesson in Cajun culture.
Admission (Optional): Adult $27; Child (4-12 yrs) $16; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $27|Opening Hours: Daily 9:00am - 3:00pm|Duration: 2-4 Hours

Mardi Gras World

Mardi Gras World (also known as Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, MGW) is a tourist attraction located in New Orleans. Guests tour the 300,000 square foot working warehouse where floats are made for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:30am - 5:30pm

French Quarter

The most famous area of New Orleans 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.

Standard Hotel: Blake Hotel New Orleans, Bw Premier Collection Or Same level

Day 2: New Orleans

We will enjoy Mardi Gras the entire day! The grand parades will last until afternoon with various amazing performances. You will also have a great chance to get free gifts or beads from the performer! In the evening, we will be in Bourbon Street, the famous red light district and nightclub area. It is also one of the oldest streets in New Orleans. The street has bars, music restaurants, seafood restaurants. Spanish-style buildings are on both of your sides, such as two-story iron railing balconies, while the open-air bar on the balcony is always a favorite of travelers. Holding a bottle of beer in hand, and watching passers-by on the street. At the same time, it is also a must for the parade of the largest carnival Mardi Gras in the United States. Thousands of pearl chains are thrown down from the balcony on both sides, which is very spectacular.

New Orleans, LA

The city known as the "Big Easy" is most famous for its colorful and exciting Mardi Gras celebration. Visitors will marvel at its distinctive Cajun culture and cuisine that is unlike anything else in the world.

Mardi Gras World

Mardi Gras World (also known as Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, MGW) is a tourist attraction located in New Orleans. Guests tour the 300,000 square foot working warehouse where floats are made for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:30am - 5:30pm

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.

Standard Hotel: Hampton Inn New Orleans Convention Center Or Same level

Day 3: New Orleans-Houston(317 miles)

Today we are going to visit the World War II Museum, which tells the story of the American experience in the Second World War. Then go to Oak Alley Plantation, which is listed as a historical monument in the southern part of the United States, walk into the largest plantation in the United States, and learn about the history that has actually happened. Finally drove back to Houston.

New Orleans, LA

The city known as the "Big Easy" is most famous for its colorful and exciting Mardi Gras celebration. Visitors will marvel at its distinctive Cajun culture and cuisine that is unlike anything else in the world.

The National WWII 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.
Admission (Optional): Adult $30.81; Child (6-12 yrs) $19.15; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $26.63

Oak Alley Plantation

This historic plantation on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana is a National Historic Landmark. In addition to its function as a museum, the Oak Alley Plantation has served as a set for films and TV shows.
Admission (Optional): Adult $27; Child (6-17 yrs) $9; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $27

Departure & return Find Closest Pickup

Location	Address	Departure
Houston, TX	722 Bonaventure Way, Sugar Land, TX 77479 (Hilton Garden Inn Houston/Sugar Land- Sugar Land, TX )	7:00am
Houston, TX	9999 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036 (Chinatown Houston- Houston )	7:15am

Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Drop off location will be the same as pick up location (some locations may not have drop off service).
The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.

What's Included

Price Includes

2 nights hotel accommodation
Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach)
Tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour
Taxes
Admission ticket to Mardi Gras Parade.

Price Excludes

Admission Fees:

New Orleans, LA
Destination	Adult	Child	Senior
Oak Alley Plantation (Optional)	$27	$9 (6-17 yrs)	$27 (Over 65 yrs)
Swamp Tour (Optional)	$27	$16 (4-12 yrs)	$27 (Over 65 yrs)
The National WWII Museum (Optional)	$30.81	$19.15 (6-12 yrs)	$26.63 (Over 65 yrs)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Meals and drinks unspecified during the trip.
A mandatory service fees: Minimum $12 / day / person should be paid in cash to tour guide and the bus driver as a service fee. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $12 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $48.
Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses

Additional Note

Tour route may be changed and reversed; you may contact the vendor 1-2 days prior departure to confirm final itinerary
Customers are held solely responsible for their own travel documents and/or visas if required.
Luggage: Each customer may bring on board one checked luggage plus one carry-on bag.
Bus Arrangement: Usually only passengers in the same order will be arranged in the same bus. If you book the tour separately with your friends and you want to sit in the same bus, you need to inform us before departure . Or you may be arranged in different buses.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
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 upon arrival.

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Terms & Condition

Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply. Please be noted that we do not allow departure change 48 hours before departure.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. The time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through webmail at Contact Us .
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
15 days or more prior to departure - Free cancellation with full refund.
8-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 7 days prior to departure or no show - 100% of the total purchase amount.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain the normal operation.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your account. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 10% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, TakeTours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
Some of the destinations may be closed due to Covid pandemic.Please follow your tour leader's instruction. Your kind understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.

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