USA: A Mardi Gras & Jazz Journey Through Haunted New Orleans

5 days • 4 nights
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Party and nightlife
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Itinerary

day 1

Welcome to New Orleans

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Let the adventure begin—meet your fellow explorers!
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What better way to kick off our New Orleans adventure than with a welcome dinner bursting with flavor, soul, and Southern charm?

Our first night together will be a celebration of Creole cuisine—think spicy jambalaya, hearty gumbo, crispy fried catfish, and the legendary muffuletta. Have you ever heard of Seafood boil? It’s not just dinner—it’s your first taste of New Orleans magic.

We’ll take this time to relax, connect, and get to know each other as fellow travelers and soon-to-be friends.

Pair it with a classic Bloody Mary (yes, they do it better here) or a local cocktail, and let the jazz-filled night begin. This welcome feast is all about gathering, savoring, and setting the tone for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Crescent City.

Will our night end with cocktails in hand, dancing our way down Bourbon Street?

Included: Accomodation

Money pot: Extra activities

Not included: Transfer from the airport, food and drinks

day 2

The great Bayou

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Gators and Racoons

Step into the mysterious beauty of Louisiana’s bayou—a lush, tangled world where nature rules and legends live. Aboard a classic swamp boat, we’ll glide through still waters and beneath moss-draped cypress trees, led by a local guide who’ll share the rich history and folklore of the region.

This journey takes us through a true wildlife refuge, where rescue animals live freely and safely in their natural habitat. You’ll see wild alligators, curious raccoons, and more—up close, but always with deep respect for their space and wellbeing.

Ever fed a gator? You just might. Just keep your hands and feet inside the boat!

This unforgettable experience brings us face to face with the untamed soul of Louisiana—a rare glimpse into one of America’s most unique ecosystems, steeped in story, spirit, and swamp magic.

Let the Carnival begin..Parades!
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Get ready to become part of Mardi Gras history as we join a vibrant walking parade through the iconic French Quarter! This isn’t just watching—this is full-on participation. Dressed in dazzling colors, surrounded by music, laughter, and the beat of the city, we’ll dance through centuries of tradition and celebration.

Feel the rhythm of brass bands echo off centuries-old buildings, exchange smiles with locals, and compete for the best beads in town. Mardi Gras is more than a party—it’s a living, breathing celebration of New Orleans’ soul.

The colors, the culture, the joy—there’s truly nothing like it. Fun, music, and magic have never been better. Come walk the streets where legends, like Louis Amstrong are born and memories are made.

Included: Accomodation, Breakfast, Swamp Tour

Money pot: Local Transport, any admission fees

Not included: Food and Drinks

day 3

Discovering the city

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The Garden District

Step into one of New Orleans’ most iconic neighborhoods—the Garden District, where history, elegance, and Southern charm come alive.

Wander past grand mansions in a stunning mix of styles—Italianate, Gothic, Romanesque, and Greek Revival. Admire sweeping porches, wrought-iron balconies, turrets, colonnades, and towering 30-foot columns. Every home is a story, every street a work of art.

You’re walking in the footsteps of authors, poets, movie stars, artists, and sports legends who’ve called this neighborhood home.

Just beyond the gates, glimpse the city’s oldest municipal cemetery—Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 —a hauntingly beautiful landmark featured in countless films and TV shows.

This isn’t just a stroll—it’s a journey through the soul of New Orleans, where architecture meets fame, and every corner holds a secret.

Mardi Gras Parade
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Get swept away in the magic of New Orleans, the American birthplace of Mardi Gras—a city where jazz flows through the streets and every moment bursts with celebration.

Wear the colors that tell a story: purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power—the very soul of Mardi Gras tradition.

Marvel as vibrant floats roll by, each one more dazzling than the last, with majorettes spinning and dancing, performers lighting up the streets, and a whirlwind of music, energy, and joy. From above and all around, beads, trinkets, and colorful gadgets fly through the air—a time-honored ritual of fun, luck, and a touch of mischief. Catch one, and you’re part of the legend.

This isn’t just a party. It’s a city in full bloom—a romance with life, a dance with history.
Come feel the rhythm, and the soul of New Orleans. Let the good times roll

Included: Accomodation, Breakfast

Money pot: Local Transport, any admission fees

Not included: Food and Drinks

day 4

The Mississippi River

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Down the mississippi dream

Step beyond the city streets and wander to the water’s edge, where time slows and romance begins. Follow the path to the historic steamboat pier and take in the sweeping view of the mighty Mississippi, stretching into eternity.

Board an authentic paddlewheel steamboat, where vintage charm and Southern elegance set the scene. As you drift down the river, stories of the past come alive—from early explorers who mapped the unknown, to jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, who once played along these shores, to the golden age of steamboats that carried dreams downriver.

Feel the rhythm of the water and sing along to Armstrong’s soulful tunes, echoing into the open sky. The breeze carries his music like a memory, and suddenly, you’re not just cruising—you’re time-traveling.

This isn’t just a ride. It’s a journey through the soul of America.
Let the river carry you. Let New Orleans enchant you.

Haunted city
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Get ready for a night where history haunts and spirits flow—literally. This Haunted Pub Crawl through New Orleans isn't just a tour—it's an unforgettable plunge into the dark, decadent soul of America’s most haunted city.

Begin at the Old U.S. Mint, then follow your guide through the shadowy streets of the French Quarter and Marigny, where the dead still whisper in the night. Hear chilling tales from over 300 years of murder, mystery, and madness, and visit infamous sites like the Lalaurie Mansion from American Horror Story, Lafitte’s Haunted Pirate Bar, the Dragon’s Den (former home of occultist Aleister Crowley), and the legendary Andrew Jackson Hotel. Dare to drink with the dead?

Included: Accomodation, Breakfast, Pub crawl with one drink

Money pot: Local Transport, any admission fees

Not included: Food and Drinks

day 5

Bye Bye Beutiful New Orleans

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Check out and Goodbyes
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All great adventures must come to an end, and today we bid farewell to this beautiful city.

After Checking out, we’ll have a bit of time to say our goodbyes before heading to the airport, carrying with us the memories of a trip filled with fun, thrilling adventures, and newfound friendships.

It’s been such an intense journey that it feels like we’ve known each other for years, yet these five days have flown by far too quickly. One thing is certain—we’ll meet again! See you soon, friends.

Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks

End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

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The travel coordinators

Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Is the flight included?

Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.

Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!

What is the Money Pot and how does it work?

This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!

The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. 

It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group. 

It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.

You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.

The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.

It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.

It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.

If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.

The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.

If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.

Which are the accepted payment methods?

We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:

1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

2. Installment payments for certain countries only

If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.

Can I cancel or modify my booking?

Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.

If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.

You can do it directly from your personal MyWeRoad account!
 
Within your booking you will find the "Change Your Trip" section at the bottom right, just underneath your booking details. You will be able to select a different date for the same trip, or a different trip entirely. Whether you are able to change the trip depends on the cancellation terms of your booking. For your original booking if you selected the Private Room, Flexible Cancellation or entered any discount code, gift card or voucher, before confirming the change we will let you know if anything isn't applicable to the new trip and you can decide whether to proceed or not. If you have any issues please do get in touch with the WeRoad team and we'll be able to help. 
 
It's not possible to move to a 'sold out' trip and with any trips that are 'on request' we will need to check availability with our local partners so please do get in touch if you want to move to an 'on request' trip. Please bear in mind that if the trip has the 'final spots' status, there may be no places left in either the male or female room.

How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.

What type of accommodation should I expect on your trips?

In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.

For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.

The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!

Why do we have the Money Pot on all WeRoad trips?

If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!

Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group. 

But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements! 

It also helps us speed up paymentsimagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.

In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants. 

The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button

which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:

How can I find the flight details of my travel buddies?

WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.

However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!

If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!

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What's the average size and age of a WeRoad group?

In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.

On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.

All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700

Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.  

Can I see who’s in the group before I book the trip?

Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!

You can spot this info in the screenshots below:
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Will I share the room?

Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.

There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.

During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.

Who is and what does the Travel Coordinator do?

The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!

You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.

How can I be part of the community?

When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.

But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!