Trinidad & Tobago Ultimate Wildlife Adventure

Visit some of Trinidad and Tobago's best wildlife hotspots on this one-of-a-kind adventure.  

Total Tour Price: From $3,050 per person (double occupancy) including lodging, some meals, guides, activities, local transport, airfare from Trinidad & Tobago, and a donation to turtle conservation. Does not include airfare to and from Trinidad and meals as listed on the itinerary.  Single supplement is $525.

*By booking through SEE Turtles, Reefs to Rockies will make an additional donation to turtle conservation at no cost to you!

Conservation Impact: $335 to conservation (11%) including $150 to SEE Turtles and $375 to local communities (12%).

2010 Dates: Year round; leatherback season from March to July.

Activity Level: Moderate, involves long hikes, mountain biking, and other optional activities.

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Highlights

• Visit one of the world's most important leatherback nesting beaches
• Snorkel pristine coral reefs
• Rainforest hikes
• Kayaking in the sea and wetlands
• Support local turtle conservation efforts

Full Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival In Port of Spain

Upon arrival at the Piarco International Airport, you will be met by your local guide and driver and transferred to your hotel for the night. Overnight in Port of Spain at Coblentz Inn. (Arrival snack)

Day 2 – Five Islands and Tamana Bat Caves

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll embark on a sea kayaking tour to Five Islands. After lunch in Port of Spain, drive to the Central Range of the island for your hike to Tamana Bat Cave. Tamana’s caves are home to 11 of Trinidad’s 67 bat species, including the vampire bat. The real adventure begins at dusk when more than a million bats leave the cave for their nightly feeding frenzy. Overnight at Radix Beach Resort. (CB,L,D)

Day 3 - Nariva Wetlands & Grande Riviere

This morning you’ll visit Nariva Swamp, a wetland of international importance and RAMSAR site. Depending on water levels, you’ll hike or kayak to Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend time with a local forest service guide searching for the sanctuary’s famous residents – red howler and white-fronted capuchin monkeys, channel-billed toucans, and red-bellied macaws. After lunch at Manzanilla Beach, continue north to Grande Riviere where you’ll spend the next three nights. Overnight at Mt Plaisir Inn. (B,L)

Day 4 – Grande Riviere

Today you have your choice of activities – an all day hike or mountain biking along Trinidad’s northern coast. Return in time to relax at the hotel before patrolling the beach in search of emerging leatherback hatchlings with beach clean-up along the way. After dark, set out on a private tour with a local guide in search of nesting leatherbacks. Your participation will help aid in conservation and protection of the world’s most densely populated leatherback nesting beach. Overnight at Mt Plaisir Inn. (B,L,D)

Day 5 – Grande Riviere

If you’re an early riser, head to the beach at sunrise for a chance to see nesting females by daylight. The rest of the day is yours to relax on the beach, go for a swim, or explore the surrounding area. Overnight at Mt Plaisir Inn. (CB)

Day 6 - Rio Seco Waterfall, Caroni Wetlands, and Tobago

Today, you’ll depart from Grande Riviere heading back towards Port of Spain. The day will be filled with activities including a hike to beautiful Rio Seco Waterfall with time for a swim followed by a guided boat tour of Caroni Wetlands late in the afternoon. Evening flight to Tobago and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Kariwak Holistic Haven. (CB,D)

Day 7 - Tobago

This morning you’ll pick up your rental car so you can explore the island at will. Suggested activities include SCUBA diving, windsurfing, sea kayaking, or snorkeling. Overnight at Kariwak Holistic Haven. (B,D)

Day 8 - Tobago and Port of Spain

Further exploration of Tobago before returning your rental car and flying back to Trinidad where you’ll spend your final night. Overnight at Coblentz Inn. (B)

Day 9 - Departure

Transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

*Note: This itinerary provides a guideline of suggested activities, but daily schedules and lodging can be customized for each client.

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