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Cajun Encounters Tour Company is a New Orleans tour company that offers all-inclusive tours in the city, including plantation, swamp, and city tours, as well as custom tours for groups. Specializing in giving visitors an authentic experience of Louisiana, you can experience guided tours of Honey Island Swamp, Oak Alley Plantation, Laura Plantation, and more. Cajun Encounters has been in business for over 20 years and have become an integral part of New Orleans' tourism industry due to its professionalism and attention to detail.

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See the untamed beauty of Louisiana with the Honey Island Swamp guided swamp boat tour. On smaller, 22-passenger boats, you will enjoy up-close interactions with the local wildlife and premium opportunities for photos and videos of the action as it unfolds right before you. Some of wildlife to be expected include alligators, raccoons, and even hogs. With limited availability, secure your seat on these small boats in Honey Island Swamp today and see one of few remaining preserved wetlands in Louisiana. Book today!

Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour With Optional Transportation from New Orleans

See the untamed beauty of Louisiana with the Honey Island Swamp guided swamp boat tour. On smaller, 22-passenger boats,...

Tour guide was very knowledgeable.  Swamp and critters were enjoyable to see in their habitat.

Awesome

We had a wonderful time. Our Captain was very knowledgeable, funny and patient (had to get pictures). I would definitely recommend it. We will be doing a tour again soon.

First trip but not our last.

I didnt like being rescheduled after reserving putting us outside in the rain and cold w children but all in all it was a good experience and we had a blast and tripshock made reservations so easy!

It was awesome

Spend the day along River Road visiting Louisiana’s most famous plantations. Laura Plantation: A Creole Heritage Site focuses on the generations of a real Louisiana Creole family history. Your guided tour will reveal the fascinating stories of the home, the people, and the culture. Oak Alley Plantation, located just a few miles away, portrays a powerful testimony to the wealth that Americans gained during the antebellum era. See the beauty, history, and culture of two of the most popular plantation homes and book today!

Oak Alley & Laura Plantation Combo Admission & Guided Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Spend the day along River Road visiting Louisiana’s most famous plantations. Laura Plantation: A Creole Heritage Site...

The plantations were beautiful and the tour guides were very knowledgeable! Some of the horrific details of our American past are often overlooked or accepted as "that was how things were." The Laura Plantation tour covers the reality of slave life on the Southern plantations and the wrongdoing that was committed. Learning history increases our knowledge, and knowledge is power. Hopefully we as humans use this power to not repeat the wrongdoings of the past.

Oak Alley and Laura Plantation Combo a great experience

It’s a must for everyone especially in the hotter months to experience just a tiny speck of what the slaves felt! I was very put off that they offered weddings and overnights where so many were miss treated and abused. But as I stated above everyone should see and feel how disturbing these plantations were operated. I wish they talked less about how rich the owners and families were and more  memorials of the slaves that were sold like commodities and abused.

Very somber

The tour was the crown jewel of our New Orleans trip. The grounds and building were stunning, but the content of the tour itself was incredible. Our guide, Pam, interwove stories about the house, the owners, and the enslaved people held there. It felt like we were on a walk-through movie and made the tour a million times more valuable for her contextualizing the lives, decisions, and experiences within the time frame. She provided information on everything from family drama to illegally selling the children of slaves to how the homes were build and maintained over time to the process of harvesting and grinding sugar cane, creating a cohesive narrative that was informative, educational, and funny despite the frequently awful subject matter. I can’t recommend this tour enough!!!

Laura plantation

Spend some time exploring New Orleans with a French Quarter Walking Tour. Walk the historic streets of the French Quarter, one of the most unique and historic cultural epicenters of the country. Travel back in time through 300 years of history, bringing to life the most surprising and fascinating stories that shaped present-day New Orleans. Learn the rich history that led to present-day Jackson Square and see examples of the many architectural styles and features of iconic New Orleans homes. Discover the birthplace of jazz and learn why music is so important to New Orleans culture. Book your spot today!

New Orleans Historic French Quarter Walking Tour

Spend some time exploring New Orleans with a French Quarter Walking Tour. Walk the historic streets of the French...

Discover the true history of scandal, murder, betrayal, and disease on this New Orleans Ghost Walking Tour. Find out why New Orleans is considered the most haunted city in the U.S. as expert guides lead you through the historic French Quarter. Encounter the most haunted buildings in the country and learn the origins of chilling events and legends dating back to the Civil War. Hear haunting tales from the Andrew Jackson Hotel, Ursuline Convent, and other centuries-old homes. Learn about the infamous Muriel’s Ghost and the terrifying true story of Marie Delphine LaLaurie. Be prepared to be spooked! Book today!

New Orleans Ghost Walking Tour

Discover the true history of scandal, murder, betrayal, and disease on this New Orleans Ghost Walking Tour. Find out why...

Explore the picturesque streets of New Orleans with a Garden District Walking Tour. Discover why the historic Garden District attracts Hollywood stars. See the old south come to life as you stroll through the heart of this beautiful neighborhood. Expert guides will bring you to the most luxurious Garden District homes, sharing historical anecdotes and celebrity insights. Marvel at breathtaking mansions and learn all about the area’s architectural magnificence. Visit the above-ground tombs of Lafayette Cemetery, one of the most historic cemeteries in New Orleans and the resting place of historic local legends. Book your spot today!

Garden District Walking Tours

Explore the picturesque streets of New Orleans with a Garden District Walking Tour. Discover why the historic Garden...

Explore the Louisiana Whitney Plantation and gain a unique perspective on history! This self-guided tour travels through one of the oldest plantation sites in Louisiana. While touring the grounds, learn more about what life was like for slaves during that era – their work, their hardships, and their hopes for freedom – as well as how experts are working today to preserve these stories forever. The Whitney Plantation offers visitors an unparalleled glimpse into the nation’s past while providing education and remembrance for those who have been impacted by the dark history of slavery in America. Book today!

Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

Explore the Louisiana Whitney Plantation and gain a unique perspective on history! This self-guided tour travels through...

Take a bus tour through the haunted streets of New Orleans and be drawn to the dark side of this historic city known for its spiritual connections, horrific tragedies, and mysterious paranormal activity. Visit hidden locations of the city while exploring the lore of New Orleans and the deep south. Find yourself on the verge of historic cemeteries, hear about unexplained phenomena and rituals of veiled purpose, and hear blood-curdling tales of ghosts, witches, vampires, and voodoo. Listen to the tragic tales of love, betrayal, misfortune, and death that will undoubtedly make for the most suspenseful evening. Book today!

New Orleans Ghost Bus Tour

Take a bus tour through the haunted streets of New Orleans and be drawn to the dark side of this historic city known for...

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