If variety is the spice of life, then a trip to New Orleans is the flavour we all need to switch things up. With its diverse blend of cultures, rich history, timeless traditions, and delectable cuisine, a trip to New Orleans is the epitome of fun. Viva Holidays agree, which is why they’ve created new packages to showcase why NOLA (short for New Orleans, Louisiana) should be your next vacay destination.
A trip to New Orleans is about as far from boring as one can get. The opportunity to discover centuries-old stories, connect to long-standing traditions, and explore the city’s cultural gumbo – with Spanish, French, African, and Caribbean influences – means there’s never a dull moment.
You’ll also taste actual gumbo – and NOLA’s other celebrated dishes – they make a trip to New Orleans even more memorable. You will want to return!
7 reasons to visit New Orleans
With its distinctive architecture, creative scene, and as the birthplace of jazz, a visit here is lively and fun. Here are seven reasons why a trip to NOLA should be next on your travel wish list:
- Discover: Loud, proud, and offbeat, tap into 300 years of culture across a range of activities.
- Indulge: From traditional dishes to globally inspired flavours, New Orleans creative chefs create food for your taste buds and nourishment for your soul.
- Listen: As the birthplace of jazz, music is as much a part of the culture as Mardi Gras and beignets. Live music – all kinds – enriches street corners, music venues, and the city’s world-renowned festivals.
- Learn: If New Orleans had an affirmation, it would be “I’m enthralling, captivating, and always a good time”! Get inspired at the city’s award-winning museums where you can learn about subjects from WWII to the history of Mardi Gras.
- Attend: There’s always cause for celebration in NOLA with exciting annual festivals – from food, music, culture, and innovation – to align with your visit.
- Experience: New Orleans is not your average city. With tours to historic homes and cemeteries, streetcar rides, and renowned attractions like Vue Orleans observatory, there’s always something new to experience.
- Explore: Whether you’re getting fresh air on a city park walk, kayaking along a bayou, or checking out a swamp tour, it’s great to get outdoors while in town.
The best of New Orleans
Have we got you excited about heading to New Orleans? Check out these Viva Holidays packages to find one that suits your vibe.
New Orleans City Sights
This dazzling 4-day package showcases the best of vibrant New Orleans. Exploring the city’s key attractions is effortless thanks to a stay at the centrally located Aloft New Orleans Downtown.
Then there’s the 2-day All-Inclusive Go New Orleans Pass, offering an effortless and affordable way to experience NOLA’s treasures.
This package includes
- 3 nights in a Guest Room at Aloft New Orleans Downtown
- 2-day Go New Orleans Pass, including unlimited attractions, like:
- Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise
- Ultimate Swamp Adventures
- French quarter history and Voodoo tour
- New Orleans School of Cooking Demo
- From $499*per person twin share
- Find out more here
Iconic New Orleans
For a fabulous 5-day experience in the heart of the lively French Quarter, choose this package.
The upscale Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans impresses. As does the 6-hour Plantation and Swamp tour with a stop at the Lower Mississippi Valley’s oldest plantation and a chance to get up-close (but not too close) to jumping alligators at a private swamp.
The perfect complement, enjoy a jazz-accompanied dining experience aboard the Mississippi River authentic steamboat. Together, this package leaves you with no doubt where you are in the world.
This package includes:
- 4 nights at Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel in a Standard King Room
- 6-hour Plantation and Swamp Tour
- 2-hour Steamboat Natchez Jazz Dinner Cruise
- From $785* per person twin share
- Find out more here
Discover the City & Spirits
Storytelling and New Orleans go hand-in-hand, as you’ll learn on this thrilling 4-day package.
Across two fascinating tours, learn the real history of colourful French Quarter characters. One tour even includes augmented reality to truly bring the past to life!
The package includes:
- 3 nights at The Eliza Jane Hotel in a Queen Room
- 3-hour City and Cemetery Tour
- 2-hour Ghosts and Spirits Guided Walking Tour (with augmented reality)
- From $499* per person twin share
- Find out more here
French Quarter & Swamp Explorer
Blending a stay in the French Quarter with outdoor fun leads to an enriching 4-day adventure.
A thrilling airboat ride through the nearby wetlands, bayous, and open waterways (with plenty of alligators to spy) is a tour highlight.
You’ll also experience New Orleans’ famous party side on a Craft Cocktail walking tour around the French Quarter.
This tour includes:
- 3 nights at Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter in a Guest Room
- 3-hour Airboat Swamp tour, including albino alligator exhibit
- Craft Cocktail walking tour with four stops at iconic French Quarter establishments and three classic cocktails
- From $549* per person twin share
- Find out more here
The deets
To learn more about these Viva Holidays’ New Orleans packages and their add-ons, self-drive adventure, and group tour (yes, there’s more), head here.
To book, head to Mango, Viva Holidays’ booking platform. For high-value itineraries, reach out to specialists@vivaholidays.com.au.
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