Wildlife Tours to Trinidad and TobagoTRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
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*Single room supplement
Tour Destinations :
- Asa Wright Nature Centre
- Aripo Savannah and Arena Forest
- Caroni Swamp and Waterloo Shoreline
- Nariva Swamp
- Dunston Cave Oilbird Colony
- Blanchisseuse
- Tobago Rainforest Reserve
- Little Tobago
Tour Summary
Trinidad and Tobago
The islands of Trinidad and Tobago provide the best birdwatching in the Caribbean, a product of the islands being an extension, geologically, of the South American mainland. The bird life on Trinidad provides an ideal introduction to South American birds with over 400 species recorded in its rainforests, savannah and wetlands. Tobago island, further from the mainland, is less diverse but has the oldest rainforest reserve in the Caribbean and is home to several Caribbean endemics; also seabird colonies on Little Tobago, and a superb variety of marine life on the island’s coral reef, easily accessible for snorkelling.
The tour will mainly be based at the Asa Wright Centre on Trinidad (8 nights) and Blue Waters Inn on Tobago (5 nights). On Trinidad there will be regular excursions to the most important wildlife habitats including, among others, sites for Leatherback Turtles, Oilbirds, rainforest, wetland and savannah specialities. In between excursions on Trinidad, there will be time to explore the extensive grounds at Asa Wright enjoying the birds and some of the 620 butterfly species on the island; also to watch many bird species using feeders.
A high level of interpretation will ensure that you have the best possible opportunity of seeing and enjoying even the more difficult species.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Flight from London to Trinidad
Your tour departs from London Gatwick in the morning, arriving in Tobago late afternoon and transferring to Trinidad for an eight night stay at the Asa Wright Nature Centre.
Days 2 to 8 : Asa Wright Centre
You have seven full days to explore Trinidad from your base at the Asa Wright Nature Centre during which the following excursions will be undertaken:
Blanchisseuse: A full day trip over the mountains to the north Coast of the island.
Waterloo Shore Line and Caroni Swamp: A full day trip looking for shore birds and waders before visiting the world famous brackish Water Mangrove Swamp.
Aripo Savannah and Arena Forest: A full day visiting the last of Trinadad’s natural savannahs and the lowland Arena Forest.
Nariva Swamp: A full day excursion visiting the Aripo.
Agricultural Experiment Station and the Nariva Swamp.
Sea Turtles: An evening excursion to visit the nesting Leatherback Turtles.
An evening visit to the Oilbird Colony at Dunston Cave
In addition, there will be guided walks and ample opportunity to explore the many trails around Asa Wright Nature Centre.
Day 9 : Grande Riviere
Day 10 : Transfer to Tobago
Today you will transfer to Tobago by means of a 20 minute flight arriving in time for lunch and a 6 night stay at the Blue Waters Inn.
Days 11 to 14 : Tobago
You will have four full days to explore Tobago, with guided excursions. These will include a full day around around the island birding tour which call at Grafton Bird Sanctuary, Hilton & Bon Accord Sewage Ponds and other wetlands. There will also be guided walks in the Rain Forest Reserve, and a boat trip calling at the island of Little Tobago.
Day 15 : Return flight to UK
Depart from Tobago in the evening for our overnight flight back to the UK.
Day 16 : Arrival in London