Cowboys & Cajuns
USA
14 days / 13 nights
Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €2,089 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Fly Drive Holiday
Duration: 14 days/13 nights
Live out cowboy dreams on a dude ranch, experience history at the Alamo, listen to some of the world’s best live music and be captivated by Cajun culture and southern charm on this adventure through Texas and Louisiana.
- Fort Worth
- Dixie Dude Ranch
- Cajun Culture
- Live Music
from €2,089
per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
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Itinerary
Welcome to Texas! Visit the Stockyard’s twice daily cattle drives, experience a rodeo show, shop for handcrafted cowboy boots or dance the night away at one of the many famous honky-tonk bars.
Day 3 Fort Worth to Austin
A few hours’ drive today takes you to the quirky city of Austin.
Day 4 Austin
One of America’s coolest cities, Austin boasts legendary live music, a burgeoning restaurant scene and an abundance of history and culture waiting to be explored.
Day 5 Austin to Dixie Dude Ranch
Head out of the city to Bandera and experience true Texan hospitality at an authentic dude ranch.
Day 6 Dixie Dude Ranch
Saddle up and release your inner cowboy! Enjoy trail rides, hiking, hayrides, home-cooked food and campfire sing-alongs.
Day 7 Dixie Dude Ranch to San Antonio
Famous for its colourful, vibrant Riverwalk and impressive historic missions including the Alamo, San Antonio has a rich Mexican heritage reflected in its food, music and architecture.
Day 8 San Antonio to Houston
Take a stroll through historic Houston Heights, a quaint neighbourhood dating back to the 1800s. Explore the museum district or head down to Space Center Houston.
Day 9 Houston to Lafayette
Cross into Louisiana and drive along the scenic Creole Nature Trail to Lafayette in the heart of Cajun Country. Explore the peaceful bayous by boat and keep your eyes peeled for ‘gators. In the evening dance the night away to cajun, zydeco and swamp pop!
Day 10 Lafayette to Plantation Country
Step back in time with a stay at a beautiful plantation home and explore some of the many other grand mansions, such as Oak Alley, which line the Great River Road.
Day 11 Plantation Country to New Orleans
A short drive today takes you to the jazz capital of the world where a melting pot of influences come together in this enchanting city.
Days 12-14 New Orleans
Spend your final days enjoying the live music that spills onto the streets in unmissable New Orleans.
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Price & Inclusions
- 14 days Inclusive Compact car hire including 24 hour Roadside Assistance and no surprise compulsory charges on pick-up
- 13 nights 3★ to 4★ accommodation including a stay at Dixie Dude Ranch and a plantation home
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
- Dixie Dude Ranch Activities: 2 horseback rides per day; additional activities including fishing and hayrides
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/11/2025 to 15/10/2026. For holiday guide price terms and conditions, click here.Flights
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