Louisiana Series - New Orleans
MOTORCOACH DEPARTURE
11/17/2026
MOTORCOACH RETURN
11/18/2026
2 Days / 1 Nights
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS
Rayne, LA
Houma, LA
Many have asked and I have finally put together a visit to the highly acclaimed National World War II Museum in New Orleans. With 2026 being the celebration of our Nation’s 250th Anniversary and Veterans Day being in November we will honor our Veteran’s along with celebrating our freedoms with this tour. With so much to see this tour will be a two-day tour and also have an earlier than usual departure from Rayne with a departure time of 7:00 am. From Rayne we will take Hwy 90 south making an additional pickup in Houma enroute to New Orleans.
Upon arrival we’ll begin with an included box lunch before exploring this fascinating museum. During your self-guided tour of the museum, you will be able make your way through various buildings consisting of a thorough explanation of the war that changed the world, why it was fought, how it was won and what it means today in appreciation of our freedom. Included in the visit will be the admission to the 4-D film “Beyond Boundaries” This tour includes an overnight stay at the New Orleans Drury located on Poydras Ave. which is less than a mile away from the museum allowing us to remain till closing.
The next morning, we make our way over to the other side of town to visit the National Shrine of Blessed Xavier Seelos. This German born Redemptorist missionary priest know as the “Cheerful Acetic” even with his short time on earth he touched many through his joyful service to immigrants, the poor and the sick. Before departing the city we’ll board the infamous Steamboat Natchez for a lunch cruise on the mighty Mississippi, giving great views of the city all while listening to a lively jazz band.
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RESERVATION INFORMATION
TOUR COST PER PERSON
Single: $628
Double: $552
*Veteran’s Discount $25
Departure Location(s): Rayne, LA / Houma, LA
INCLUDED IN TOUR COST
Motorcoach Transportation
Overnight Accommodations
Admissions, Donations, & All Gratuities
2 Lunches, 1 Dury Kickback Reception, 1 Hotel Breakfast
RESERVATION & DEPOSIT POLICY
To reserve your place on a tour, each guest must complete an individual reservation. Couples, partners, family members, and friends traveling together should each submit their own reservation form.
Once your reservation is received, a member of our staff will send you a confirmation email with a tour balance statement. A non-refundable deposit of $250 per person is required within 30 days of receipt of the email to secure your reservation. Payments can be made by either credit card using the including link in the email or by mailing a check to ACADIANA BYWAYS, 7423 Clydesdale Dr. Iowa, LA 70467.
CANCELLATION POLICY
We understand life changes and personal situations may arise which can prevent planned travel therefore we offer a refund of all payments made towards the tour minus the $150 non-refundable booking fee. This is to cover our internal expenses of reservations made along with time to process cancellation with all partners within the tour such as hotels, attractions and restaurants. This offer is available for any cancellation made more than 60 days prior to the departure date of the tour. Cancellation Deadline: 09/17/2027 Departure Date: 11/17/2026 Any Cancellation after or during will forfeit all payments made. For any reimbursement of funds, we suggest obtaining the insurance so a claim may be made.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
• Tour Cancellation: Up to 100% of the prepaid non-refundable payments towards the registered tour for any covered reason.
• Tour Interruption: Up to 150% of the prepaid non-refundable portion of your tour expenses and the additional transportation cost required to return home, if your tour is interrupted for any covered reason. If your tour is interrupted for any covered reason.
• Emergency Medical & Dental: Up to $50,000 Reimbursement of expenses incurred during the tour due to covered medical and dental emergencies. No deductible. $750 Maximum for emergency dental care.
• Emergency Transportation: Up to $250,000 provides benefits for the cost of medically necessary transportation to the nearest appropriate facility and can also provide benefits for the cost transportation back home following a covered illness or injury.
INDIVIDUAL TRAVELER: $98
(For those traveling as a SINGLE or DOUBLE)
COUPLES: $196
(For couples who reside together and are traveling together)