Name: Mysteries of the Bayou: Louisiana Cajun Country
Start: 2024-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: New Iberia, Louisiana

Mysterious Adventures Tours LLC

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Mar 21 - 25, 2024

Group size: 6 - 10

Mysteries of the Bayou: Louisiana Cajun Country

New Iberia, Louisiana

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Mysterious Adventures Tours LLC

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33 reviews

Mar 21 - 25, 2024

Group size: 6 - 10

Get ready for a wicked time in Cajun Country in Southern Louisiana

The Cajun Country in Louisiana is known to be very mysterious and haunted due to its fusion of rich, complex, and turbulent history, colorful culture, natural and untouched surroundings, and its unique folklore and legends. Witness, through our journey, the chapters of her swampy landscapes, historic antebellum architecture, traces of voodoo and mysticism, and haunted tales that have traveled through many generations.

Experience this Cajun and Creole culture, that hold strong oral tradition of storytelling. Tales of ghosts, witches, and other supernatural beings have been passed down through generations, adding to the region's mystique. The swampy, marshy landscapes of Louisiana add an undeniable element of enigma to the region. Swamps with their eerie and unsettling landscape, providing a fitting backdrop for ghost stories and legends like the Rougarou.

While some aspects of the Cajun Country's culture and environment might be seen as unsettling, they are also integral to the region's distinct and captivating character. With this tour, we hope to connect this supernatural sensation to its deep-rooted folklore, rich historical presence, and colorful cultural imprints.

Not to be dismissed, tremendous credit and appreciation goes to Louisiana Spirits. With their deep connection to Creole culture and the local mysteries, legends, and folklore of the land, they were instrumental in helping us connect with the authentic people and treasures of Southern Louisiana. As seasoned paranormal authorities in this region, they proudly host the inaugural Cajun Country Para Con.

Louisiana Spirits - Dedicated Paranormal Investigators in Louisiana

Louisiana Spirits is a expertly serious group composed of professional and analytical individuals, dedicated to the investigating and research of paranormal activity in the State of Louisiana. Striving to be the premiere paranormal investigative group in Louisiana, they have created this group not only to seek answers for ourselves, but to educate and assist others in a field that is respected by few, yet intriguing to all.

With 6 regional chapters they have an impressional coverage of the entire state. These include: The Norther Chapter (Covering Shreveport), The Central Chapter (Covering Alexandria), South Eastern Chapter (Covering Baton Rouge), Acadiana Chapter (Covering New Iberia and Lafayette), New Orleans Chapter, and South Western Chapter (Coverig Lake Charles).

They also have a very active and engaging blog, The Haunted Nation, that provides good information for paranormal topics from the area.

3 Nights - Fairfax House Inn (In Franklin Louisiana)

1 Night - New Orleans Airport selected accomodations

*** 5-DAY INCREDIBLE PACKAGE INCLUSIONS ***

- Airport Pickup from and to the New Orleans International Airport

- 4 Nights of 3/4 Star Rated Hotel Accommodations: 3 in Franklin and 1 in NOLA

- VIP Admission to the first annual Cajun Country Para-Con (See Itinerary for details.); Special Guests include: Dave Schrader, Shane Pittman, Sarah Lemos, Jereme Leonard, Joshua Purvis and many more!

- An old fashion Creole Crawfish Boil (A welcome gift from Louisiana Spirits)

- Two Investigations; Two Ghost Tours (with investigations)

- Service charges and taxes at your hotels.

- Tour directors during the duration of the trip.

- Fees for all venues and activities listed on the final itinerary

- 6 meals as described in the itinerary. This includes:

· A Breakfast each Morning

· A Celebratory farewell dinner in NOLA

- Full size van transportation to/from airport, and all the venue sites.

- Use of Paranormal Investigation tools as made available (You may bring your own gear and protection tools)

- Snacks and soft drinks on the bus for longer transport days.

- Information of each location’s information, history, and tales of legends

- Our signature “Secret” whimsical surprise

- 24-Hour Emergency Customer Service

- Souvenir eBook upon returning home

- A great group of fellow Mysterious Adventures Tours travelers, excited to explore all that Southern Louisiana has to offer!

*** PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS ***

- This is a Land Package only. Travel to/from Airfare, Bus, and rail Fare are not covered. (We will assist you in capturing the best route and rates.)

- Pre and Post Accommodations (may purchase separately; During tour, accommodation not listed in the final itinerary)

- Any other destinations/services not listed on the final itinerary

- Any personal expenses, such as laundry, room service, mini bar, telephone, etc.

- Travel Insurance (recommended)

- Expenses incurred due to unforeseen travel disruptions such as catastrophic natural weather conditions/disasters, and local conditions (strikes, protests, political disturbances, etc.)

- Additional meals and drinks outside of the itinerary's offerings, including alcoholic beverages

- Passport Fees

- Excess baggage fees

- Required (or elective) COVID-19 Testing

- Tips for Tour Guide, Coach Driver, and hotel staff.

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Full Package Shared Occupancy per person

Includes the entire itinerary! (Subject to Change) Please read all the inclusions/exclusions. This is a shared room, so each travelers pays this full amount. (The room is shared, but not the price, please.) Sharing a room provides you a better rate for travel buddies or significant others, with a full itinerary!

If you do not have a second person sharing your space, you’ll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender. Please note, twin beds are not always avaialble, especially in history properties.

$1,250

Deposit:$300

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Full Package Single Occupancy per person

Includes all in the itinerary (subject to change). Please read all the inclusions/exclusions. This rate will provide you a private room with no roommates.

$1,550

Deposit:$300

Past Trip

Pre-Tour Hotel Single or Shared

$118

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This is a ADD-ON PRE-TOUR Hotel Stay, allowing you to come and enjoy Syndey for an additional day!

Post-Tour BnB Single or Shared

$200

This is an ADD-ON POST-TOUR Hotel Stay, allowing you to extend your experience in Sydney!

DAY 1: March 21, 2024
DAY 1: March 21, 2024
Welome to the Cajun Mysteries of Southern Louisiana
Immerse yourself into the Cajun Sauce of the Supernatural

When you arrive at New Orleans International Airport, you will be transported to a world that rebels against the pulse of the big city. Here, in its authentic Cajun Country, the secrets that are muffled with NOLA’s intense tourism will be urging for your attention. Prepare to be taken to the REAL and unsettling mysteries of Louisiana’s deep south.

Our first stop is drenched with history. The Destrehan Plantation is one of the oldest surviving antebellum plantations in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It was established in 1787 and played a prominent role in the history of the region, particularly during the era of slavery and the American Civil War. The plantation's historical significance and the events that transpired there contribute to its mystique. Here, we will hear the story of “The Little Angel”, a spirit of a young girl that is said to still roam its rooms.

Shortly, after checking into our spectacular antebellum inn, The Fairfax House, we will relax and find comfort in its charming southern hospitality.

We will take a stroll to a nearby historical icon in Franklin, and visit the Oaklawn Manor, where the phantom of Henry Clay (a dear friend to the original owner, Alexander Porter) is said to roam this beautiful plantation.

Stroll around Franklin, and right after supper, we will join one of the most impressive tours in the Bayou, The Ghost Walk of Franklin as delivered by Tours by Steven. Be certain, this experience will contribute to your first day’s unforgettable evening, where the past and the afterlife converge in a captivating dance of history, mystery and the supernatural. One of the most famous of its hauntings in Franklin is that of Benjamin Franklin, its namesake.

🍽️ : Breakfast
🛏️: Fairfax House in Franklin, LA

PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to slight change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions.
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DAY 2: March 22, 2024
DAY 2: March 22, 2024
Immerse yourself in the Cajun Traditions and its Supernatural!
Our second day together in the Bayou is sure to expel you into its rich and enigmatic culture. After our first real Southern breakfast, we will embark on Captain Caviar’s Wilderness Adventure Swamp Tour. Step aboard his mysterious swamp river boat, taking us on a journey down the Atchafalaya River, deep into the heart of the eerie bayou. The Atchafalaya Swamp is the largest swamp in the country, and quite possibly one of the most beautiful areas in Louisiana. But with this comes the legends from the past that resonate these dark corners. according to Cajun folklore, there’s a creature lurking in the swamps that’ll give you the creeps. Prepare to be captivated by the tales of the past, such as the Rougarou, that have left their supernatural marks on these murky waters.

During the three-hour swamp excursion, to keep it intimate, our group will alternate with a visit to the Old Aviation and Sawmill Museums. Known only to the locals, these museums are drenched with hauntings that cannot let go of their past embedded in the exhibited historical relics.

In keeping with the Cajun heritage, Louisiana Spirits will graciously welcome us with an authentic Crawfish Boil on the Fairfax House estate. This time-honored practice, passed down by Acadian settlers to Southern Louisiana, embodies the Bayou's vibrant culture, resonating through lively music, animated conversations, and camaraderie, ensuring the preservation of this remarkable land and its captivating stories. This will be (as the Cajun call) a Fais do-do time!

In the heart of Louisiana, the Fairfax House, a treasured antebellum mansion, harbors spectral figures of former owners and, possibly, slaves. Ghostly presences have been felt through their chilling whispers, shadowy corridors, and mysterious footsteps, preserving the 's haunting history. Tonight, after our festivities, we will investigate this property before we retire for the night.

🍽️ : Breakfast
🛏️: Fairfax House in Franklin, LA

PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to slight change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions.
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DAY 3: March 23, 2024
DAY 3: March 23, 2024
VIP Treatment at the Inaugural Cajun Country Para Con
This morning, at the Cajun Country Para Con, unveils the bayou's first event to unleash the hot sauce hauntings in this unknown spectral land. Inspired by local media presence, such as “The Ghosts of Morgan City”, the stage was set to bring some of the best talent in the industry.

Held at the historic Sliman Theatre for the Performing Arts in New Iberia, meet, connect, and exchange paranormal tales with distinguished guests like Dave Schrader, Shane Pittman, Sarah Lemos, Jereme Leonard, Joshua Purvis, and others. Explore local flavors from our sponsors, indulge in specialty vendor offerings, savor Cajun delights from food trucks, and most importantly, support our charity partner, Angel Paws Adoptions.

As VIP members, you also will be treated to early entry into sessions, VIP only lectures with headliners Dave Schraeder and Sarah Lemos, and a (rarely held) Ghost Hunt at the theatre and the Old Bayou Museum.

🍽️ : Breakfast
🛏️: Fairfax House in Franklin, LA

PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to slight change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions.
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DAY 4: March 24, 2024
DAY 4: March 24, 2024
Leaving Cajun Country with a bit of Chili Sauce, Sugar, and NOLA!
After brushing off the excitement of last night’s incredible ParaCon and Ghost Hunt, we will check out from the enigmatic Fairfax House and start moving up towards New Orleans.

Our first stop will be at the Albania Mansion, who’s majestic structure still holds those that occupied these spaces decades ago. Built between 1837 and 1842, this antebellum sugar plantation sits off the Old Spanish Trail within the Iberia Parish. As our last plantation visit of our tour, you will leave with the hope to return and explore more of these wonders.

We will then go to the home of the real Tabasco enterprise, the Avery Island Museum and Gardens. Alongside a spicey and engaging tour, you will be awed by the beauty of its gardens that will be in full Spring Glory during your visit. Secrets are abundant here, for you see, beneath the island’s surface, there are enormous underground salt mines, which date back to the Civil War era. In addition, you will discover their “Jungle Garden”, where you’ll find a hidden and ancient Buddha statue. This centuries-old statue, made of marble and believed to date back to the Song or Yuan Dynasty in China, is surrounded by a serene bamboo grove, making it an unexpected and enigmatic sight in the heart of Louisiana. The intriguing combination of a spicy history, the hidden Buddha, and hidden salt mines adds an air of mystery to the Avery Island Museum and Gardens, making it a truly unique destination.

We then take off to New Orleans, where we will settle into a hotel room that is close to the airport to facilitate early departures in the morning. But no teases here! We will then drive you into the city for a special ghost tour and some free-time in this wicked city. What a grand place to provide our gratitude with our traditional “Celebration Dinner”.

🍽️ : Breakfast and Dinner
🛏️: New Orleans International Airport Hotel (TBA)

PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to slight change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions.
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DAY 5: March 25, 2024
DAY 5: March 25, 2024
Farewell Cajun Country and NOLA!
We bid farewell to you and treasure the memories we have created with you on our first expedition of Louisiana’s Cajun country. As it is said, keep well, happy and “laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll)!

PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to slight change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions.
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DAY 1: March 21, 2024

Welome to the Cajun Mysteries of Southern Louisiana

Immerse yourself into the Cajun Sauce of the Supernatural

When you arrive at New Orleans International Airport, you will be transported to a world that rebels against the pulse of the big city. Here, in its authentic Cajun Country, the secrets that are muffled with NOLA’s intense tourism will be urging for your attention. Prepare to be taken to the REAL and unsettling mysteries of Louisiana’s deep south.

Our first stop is drenched with history. The Destrehan Plantation is one of the oldest surviving antebellum plantations in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It was established in 1787 and played a prominent role in the history of the region, particularly during the era of slavery and the American Civil War. The plantation's historical significance and the events that transpired there contribute to its mystique. Here, we will hear the story of “The Little Angel”, a spirit of a young girl that is said to still roam its rooms.

Shortly, after checking into our spectacular antebellum inn, The Fairfax House, we will relax and find comfort in its charming southern hospitality.

We will take a stroll to a nearby historical icon in Franklin, and visit the Oaklawn Manor, where the phantom of Henry Clay (a dear friend to the original owner, Alexander Porter) is said to roam this beautiful plantation.

Stroll around Franklin, and right after supper, we will join one of the most impressive tours in the Bayou, The Ghost Walk of Franklin as delivered by Tours by Steven. Be certain, this experience will contribute to your first day’s unforgettable evening, where the past and the afterlife converge in a captivating dance of history, mystery and the supernatural. One of the most famous of its hauntings in Franklin is that of Benjamin Franklin, its namesake.

🍽️ : Breakfast
🛏️: Fairfax House in Franklin, LA

PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to slight change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions.

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It was a fantastic trip. I went with my husband and the rest of our trivia team, and we had a blast meeting everything, eating delicious food and wine, and touring gorgeous location after gorgeous location while learning about the history and hearing spooky stories. We especially enjoyed the dinner and party inside Bran Castle. It was probably the most fun we've ever had. We also really enjoyed our fireside Halloween with mulled wine and snacks and spooky stories. Our local guide Vlad was perfection. Sarah was a friendly face, problem-solver, and she made sure communications were clear, and everything ran smoothly. We enjoyed Aaron's insights about the paranormal and had fun at our first investigation. I highly recommend this tour!

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What a wonderful vacation a true magical experience!!!!! The connections, the spirituality - truly life changing. In addition, the travel experiences, all the places we got to see and experience. A HUGE shout out to Maria and her team, and especially her Greek team (Dimetra, Helena and Katherine) that put so much thought and intention into everything. Every day I was blown away by the history, culture and stories for Greece! Our hosts: Grant and Reanna Wilson were SO genuine and involved. They were a part of ALL our adventures. Hands on and with us every step of the way. Their kindness and generosity added to the experience. I loved every second and went on this tour of Greece not knowing what to expect - I left with over 20+ new friends that I know will be friends forever. I’m forever changed - if you’re on the fence of making a decision to go on one of these tours, don’t wait - BOOK!!! You will love it.

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By Victoria B for Mystical Odyssey into Ancient Greece with Grant Wilson on Oct 01, 2024

Honestly, I don't think there are enough words to describe the joy I felt on this trip. This trip has set the standard high for the rest of the trips to come. I definitely would have wanted to spend more time in Transylvania, especially in Bran, and more than one night in the Hoia Baciu forest and Corvin castle. Maybe even spend the night in the forest. :) Seeing Nevermore was an awesome treat for our first time in the Carpathians. I am hoping that the next time this trip comes up that Vlad Tepes' castle is open for us to investigate. I would have loved to have gone higher and further into the Carpathian mountains - further near the summit. The bed and breakfast in Bran - Villa Siana - was the chef's kiss. I wish we could have spent more time there just to sit by the fireside and share more stories. What can I say about Katrina and Vlad? Again, I'm an articulate person, but I can't think of what to say that would encompass their passion and generosity they shared this entire trip. I REALLY WANT TO SEE KATRINA BE OUR TOUR GUIDE AGAIN IN IRELAND NEXT YEAR. (hint, hint, wink, wink) She was so sweet, and had to put up with those of us (namely, ME) who wanted to linger a little longer to soak in the experience. Vlad was phenomenal, intelligent, knowledgeable, fun, exciting, encouraging... I wish he could go to Ireland with us, too. I think the only disappointment I had was the experience at Bran castle. It felt too much like we were being shoved through an attraction at Disneyland. I know that it is a popular attraction around Halloween, especially with the party going on. I was under the impression that the dinner and party would be in the castle and not outside of it. At least that's the impression I got from the description. The food was phenomenal. I didn't bring back enough chocolate or palinka! Thank you all for this memorable trip and the new travel family I have. Heather PS. Our bus driver had some mad ninja driving skills for the places he took that bus and how he could turn it around. And I do miss having Alle in our faces with the his camera. IT felt like having a personal photographer around. It would be nice if he came to Ireland as well.