Cajun Holiday Bonfire Celebration with Dinner
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Exclusive holiday bonfire experience at Destrehan Plantation
Cajun-style Christmas dinner with local flavors
Private bonfire lighting on the Mississippi River levee
Expert guide sharing Cajun & Creole holiday traditions
Celebrate A Cherished Louisiana Holiday Tradition With A Private Bonfire Lighting At Destrehan Plantation
Experience one of Louisiana’s most cherished holiday traditions with an exclusive Bonfire Cajun Dinner Tour at historic Destrehan Plantation. Throughout December, you’ll travel upriver from New Orleans to small River Road communities where families have built towering Christmas bonfires for generations to guide “Papa Noel” on Christmas Eve. After a comfortable motorcoach ride, enjoy a guided tour of the grand plantation house, explore the beautifully lit grounds at your own pace—including the new Spirit of Christmas Light Exhibit—and take in the warm, festive atmosphere.
A delicious Cajun-style holiday dinner awaits, featuring jambalaya, baked chicken, fresh vegetables, bread, and your choice of bread pudding or brookies, paired with tea, water, or Coke products. Beer and wine are available for purchase at the onsite cash bar. The evening reaches its highlight with a private bonfire lighting on the Mississippi River levee, offering an intimate look at this celebrated local tradition. Expert guides share stories of the region's unique heritage and the origins of the bonfire custom.
The setting at Destrehan Plantation provides a stunning backdrop for this festive event, with the historic architecture illuminated by thousands of holiday lights. As you walk through the grounds, you will feel the magic of the season, enhanced by the crackling warmth of the bonfire and the cool river breeze. This tour is designed to provide an authentic experience of Louisiana culture, focusing on the traditions that have been passed down through families for many decades in the River Road region.
Whether you are looking for a romantic evening or a unique family outing, this bonfire celebration offers a memorable way to experience the holidays. The combination of a historic house tour, a hearty Cajun meal, and the spectacular sight of the bonfire lighting creates a truly immersive atmosphere. It is a rare opportunity to witness a local custom that is deeply rooted in the history of the Mississippi River and the festive spirit of the Louisiana people.
Celebrate A Cherished Louisiana Holiday Tradition With A Private Bonfire Lighting At Destrehan Plantation
Experience one of Louisiana’s most cherished holiday traditions with an exclusive Bonfire Cajun Dinner Tour at historic Destrehan Plantation. Throughout December, you’ll travel upriver from New Orleans to small River Road communities where families have built towering Christmas bonfires for generations to guide “Papa Noel” on Christmas Eve. After a comfortable motorcoach ride, enjoy a guided tour of the grand plantation house, explore the beautifully lit grounds at your own pace—including the new Spirit of Christmas Light Exhibit—and take in the warm, festive atmosphere.
A delicious Cajun-style holiday dinner awaits, featuring jambalaya, baked chicken, fresh vegetables, bread, and your choice of bread pudding or brookies, paired with tea, water, or Coke products. Beer and wine are available for purchase at the onsite cash bar. The evening reaches its highlight with a private bonfire lighting on the Mississippi River levee, offering an intimate look at this celebrated local tradition. Expert guides share stories of the region's unique heritage and the origins of the bonfire custom.
The setting at Destrehan Plantation provides a stunning backdrop for this festive event, with the historic architecture illuminated by thousands of holiday lights. As you walk through the grounds, you will feel the magic of the season, enhanced by the crackling warmth of the bonfire and the cool river breeze. This tour is designed to provide an authentic experience of Louisiana culture, focusing on the traditions that have been passed down through families for many decades in the River Road region.
Whether you are looking for a romantic evening or a unique family outing, this bonfire celebration offers a memorable way to experience the holidays. The combination of a historic house tour, a hearty Cajun meal, and the spectacular sight of the bonfire lighting creates a truly immersive atmosphere. It is a rare opportunity to witness a local custom that is deeply rooted in the history of the Mississippi River and the festive spirit of the Louisiana people.
- Bonfire viewing at Destrehan Plantation
- Round-trip transportation
- Cajun dinner
- Guided plantation house tour
- Self-guided grounds tour
- Spirit of Christmas Light Exhibit
- Professional local guide
- Access to onsite cash bar
- Gratuities
- Beer & wine purchases
- Plantation gift
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Customer Reviews
We took the City and Cemetery tour with driver Robert and guide Susan. From start to finish it was well organized and incredibly informative, especially about the area's history. We enjoyed venturing beyond the French Quarter to several districts and City Park. The cemetery tour was fascinating. The walking tours of the cemetery and the Garden District were just right. This tour is definitely worth 5 stars!
This was a really fantastic full day tour in NOLA. I did the combined Whitney plantation and swamp tour. Kimberly was our guide on the bus and imparted lots of knowledge and fun facts about the city. Robert was our kind driver who took good care of us as well. Our boat captain was a hilarious gem of a human that cracked us up and knows alot about the swamp. We got to see alot of wildlife from alligators to wild pigs to raccoons which was a real treat. I’m glad I chose the Whitney plantation to visit since it tells the story from the viewpoint of the slaves and is quite impactful.
We did the Oak Alley Plantation and Manchac Swamp Tour with Kate and Nijaey and we are just in awe about the whole tour! Kate was a wonderful and highly knowledgeable guide that told us all about the history of Louisiana, the colonial and plantation past and the swamp lands. She did an amazing job at instructing us how to behave and where to go at each sight. The oak alley plantation tour was just so impressive and insightful and the swamp tour was a sensitive tour explaining the ecosystem in detail and made us encounter lots of alligators, raccoons, birds and even the Manchac swamp monster!! Will always recommend her and Nijaey as a wonderful guide and driver again! Thanks for the unforgettable tour!
