If there’s one thing Australians need right now, it’s a destination that delivers fun. Like New Orleans, say Viva Holidays. They’ve curated easy-to-book packages so your clients can relish the bold flavours, fascinating culture, and distinct soundtrack, be it on a solely New Orleans adventure or as part of a Southern USA road trip.
Created in partnership with Visit The USA and New Orleans & Company, Viva Holidays’ range includes city stays, escorted touring, and self-drive itineraries to explore the wider Southern US region.
More than a city break
New Orleans (NOLA) energises at every turn, from the French Quarter and Jackson Square to neighbourhoods like the Garden District, Marigny, and Bywater.
Your clients will want at least two days to explore NOLA’s celebrated cuisine, historic landmarks, and year-round festivals. And, of course, the city’s famous jazz, blues, and brass-band sounds!
New Orleans is a natural starting point for a multi-day Southern itinerary, too, connecting easily to self-drive journeys through Louisiana’s river parishes, bayous, and Cajun Country, as well as into neighbouring states, like Mississippi and Alabama.
Explore NOLA with Viva Holidays
New Orleans offers so much heart and soul. Alongside the delectable cuisine, fascinating history, and neighbourhood experiences, this vibrant city sets the tone for a wider trip, one your clients will be raving about long after the journey ends.
Here’s a teaser of Viva Holidays’ new packages:
Explore New Orleans
Experience the rhythm and soul of New Orleans across this fascinating 6-day stay, combining NOLA’s culture, cuisine, and history.
Guided touring, a plantation and swamp excursion, and a steamboat jazz dinner cruise make this package an ideal introduction.
- 5 nights at 3.5-star Aloft New Orleans Downtown
- 6-hour Plantation & Swamp Tour including a narrated swamp boat ride through the private Manchac Swamp
- 2-hour Steamboat Natchez Jazz Dinner Cruise with live swing-style music and buffet dinner
- 3-hour New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour with a stroll through Garden District, one of the most well-preserved neighbourhoods in the US
From $899* per person twin share. Find out more.
New Orleans Delights
An in-depth 6-day city escape reveals the true essence of the Crescent City, bringing to life the historic streets, lively local venues, and unforgettable culinary and cocktail experiences.
- 5 nights at the 4-star Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans
- 5-hour New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
- 2.5-hour French Quarter Food Experience, including a guided walk through the French Quarter and Old Town, four stops with five food samples, a visit to the French Market, and a hot sauce tasting
- 2.5-hour VIP Craft Cocktail Walking Tour, stopping at four French Quarter establishments to taste three classic cocktails
From $839* per person twin share. Discover more.
Cajun Creole Louisiana Trail Self-Drive
Follow the rhythm of Louisiana on this 8-day self-drive journey from New Orleans through Cajun Country to Lake Charles. It pairs the region’s jazz-filled streets and scenic bayous with Creole flavours and laid-back Gulf Coast charm.
- 2-night stays at Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome and Best Western Plus Prien Lake Inn & Suites
- 1-night stays at Days Inn by Wyndham LaPlace New Orleans, Tru by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace, and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
- Digital documentation and app access with maps, driving instructions, and suggested stops
- 9-day Avis Group C car hire in a Toyota Corolla (or similar)
From $1,645* per person twin share. All accommodation is 3-star. Learn more here.
9 Day Jazzy Jambalaya Adventure Self-Drive
This 9-day self-drive journey from New Orleans passes through river towns, plantations, bayous, and Civil War landmarks, tracing the music, cuisine, and stories of Louisiana and Mississippi.
- 2 nights at the Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome
- 1-night stays at the Tru by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace, Hampton Inn & Suites Natchez, Holiday Inn Vicksburg, Best Western Natchitoches Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette, and Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome
- Digital documentation and app access with maps, driving instructions, and suggested stops
- 10-day Avis Group C car hire in a Toyota Corolla (or similar)
From $2,255* per person twin share. All accommodation is 3-star. Discover more.
Music & History of the South Self-Drive
Uncover the heart and soul of the South on this enriching 14-day road trip from New Orleans through Mississippi and Alabama.
Explore lively streets, historic landmarks, the region’s rich musical history, and the sun-soaked beaches of the Gulf Coast. Self-driving this route is perfect for soaking in the diverse landscapes, stories, and flavours along the way.
- 2-night stays at Holiday Inn New Orleans Downtown Superdome, Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown near UAB, Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery – Downtown, Hampton Inn Gulf Shores, and Tru by Hilton Mobile
- 1-night stays at Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson Downtown-Coliseum and Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome
- Digital documentation and app access with maps, driving instructions, and suggested stops
- 14-day Avis Group C car hire in a Toyota Corolla (or similar)
From $3,149* per person twin share. All accommodation is 3-star. Find out more.
Rhythms of the South Escorted Tour
This comprehensive 8-day escorted tour showcases Southern hospitality, cuisine, music, history, and scenery that make the region so compelling. What better way to discover why the region’s legendary hospitality, cuisine, scenery, and rich history are so popular!
- 2-night stays at the 4-star Hilton New Orleans Riverside and 3-star The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel
- 1-night stays at the 4-star Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel, BW Signature Collection, Natchez, 3.5-star Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, and 3-star Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport – North
- Services of an ATI tour director
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
From $2,485* per person twin share. Read more here.
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For more inspiration and curated packages, head to Viva Holidays’ dedicated New Orleans page. Remember to use your Mango sign-in to access all details and marketing materials!
Ready to build the Crescent City into your clients’ next USA itinerary? Explore Viva Holidays’ city stays, self-drive journeys, and escorted tours via Mango and start creating unforgettable Southern experiences.
To explore more destination information and marketing assets, visit Viva Holidays’ dedicated agent platform.
This article is brought to you by Viva Holidays, Visit The USA, and New Orleans & Company.
