Welcome to the international airport of Trinidad, Port of Spain. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Trinidad.
An introduction to Port of Spain, the cosmopolitan capital of Trinidad. We cover all main points of interest like historical buildings, commercial and residential centres and other sites. We pass Art Galleries, Museums, Parks, Emperor Valley Zoo and Botanical Garden. A panoramic view of the city from the Lady Young Lookout concludes our tour.
Overnight at the hotel in Trinidad.
Meal: Breakfast
Visit the world-famous Asa Wright Nature Centre, a 200-acre bird sanctuary and conservation Centre, located deep in the hills of the Northern Range. Following the 1 1/2 hour drive to the nature Centre, you will be met by your knowledgeable guide for an informative nature walk through the lush tropical forest with its exotic trees and colourful flowers. While actual sightings are not guaranteed, you’ll want to keep a watchful eye out for exotic birds, such as toucans, manikins and hummingbirds as well as graceful butterflies that live in this unique environment. Following your 1 1/2 hour nature walk, we depart for the return trip to your hotel or you can arrange for a local lunch that is served at the Old Plantation House before the drive back to the hotel. There is also a waterfall with a pool where you can bathe.
Overnight at the hotel in Trinidad.
Meal: Breakfast
This morning we transfer you to the Piarco Airport for your flight to Tobago. On arrival at Tobago airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The evening is at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Tobago.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast today enjoy a full day's tour, giving you the chance to see the very best of this beautiful island. You will see sights along both the Atlantic and Caribbean sides of the island. From lush green rainforest to stunning secluded beaches, exhilarating waterfalls and historical sites, take in some of the most breath taking views of the Caribbean, soak in the atmosphere, and experience Tobago at its very best. Lunch is included at Jemma's Tree house, the most famous restaurant on the island. (For some dates the restaurant may be substituted for similar when closed) Here you can experience traditional Tobagan recipes, which utilizes the fruits and produce you have been shown on your island journey. Remember to bring your swimming clothes, and dive into the spectacular Argyle Waterfall to cool down. Overnight at the hotel in Tobago.
Meal: Breakfast
We have an early start today, so we can catch the Rainforest and its inhabitants at their best. We drive along the Caribbean coast and explore Castara Bay with its traditional clay oven bakery (open certain days only), the secluded and picture postcard Englishman's Bay, and many other picturesque views along the way. We stop to try island fruits and produce, before driving into the oldest protected Rainforest in the Western Hemisphere. At the Main Ridge we can walk the trail to experience an incredible ecosystem at work. There is an abundance of flora and fauna, along with the magnificent birdsong, and the chance to spot many species of birds. Search for land crabs, snakes, iguanas and other animals on the way to the gold and silver falls. Make sure to spot the White tailed sabrewing hummingbird, plus many other species, including our national bird the Rufous Vented Chachalacha or Cocrico. We have lunch in Castara on the way back.
Overnight at the hotel in Tobago.
This morning transfer to ANR Robinson International Airport for your flight back home connecting via Trinidad.
•Arrival/Departure airport transfer.
•6-night accommodation with breakfast.
•Trinidad hotels
•Moderate: Kapok Hotel or similar
•Deluxe: Hilton Trinidad or similar
•City tour
•Asa Wright Nature center tour
•Tobago Hotels
•Moderate: Tropikist Beach Resort or similar
•Deluxe: Coco Reef or similar
•Tobago Island tour
•Tobago Rainforest Tour
International / Domestic Airfare
Optional activities
Meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified in the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for drivers
Travel and medical insurance.
Hotels Used
•Trinidad hotels
•Moderate: Kapok Hotel or similar
•Deluxe: Hilton Trinidad or similar
•Tobago Hotels
•Moderate: Tropikist Beach Resort or similar
•Deluxe: Coco Reef or similar
Optional Tours
•Caroni Swamp & Bird Sanctuary in Trinidad - AUD 222 pp
•Buccoo Reef Glass Bottom Boat Tour in Tobago- AUD 144 pp (reach on own)
•You must carry a valid credit card for incidentals at hotel and government issued photo ID with you all the time.
•Check in time is 4 pm and check out time is 11 am at most hotels.
•Tips for drivers is AUD 7 per person on daily basis is MANDATORY. Tips to tour guides etc. are not included and are at the discretion of the client. The drivers expect TIPS approximately three dollars per person per day or a minimum of AUD 178 whichever is greater.
•GTM Holidays reserve the right to amend the itinerary and arrange for alternate accommodations or services due to unforeseen circumstances.
•Any items/incidentals used by individuals in their respective rooms like drinks, snacks, beverages, television channels, overflow of water from the bathroom, any room damage etc. will be billed to your rooms & shall have to be paid for by you before checkout.
•GTM Holidays does not hold any responsibility for any loss of luggage, injuries or theft.
•Any additional services required once tour starts will require a credit card to book those services.
•WiFi is available at the hotels, we cannot guarantee that connectivity will be consistently functional for the entire time of your stay and it is not free in some hotels.
•This quote is based on the current taxes, surcharges, and fees as applicable at the time of quotation. Any subsequent change in the tax tables would be applicable to this quote.
•Breakfast time is usually 7 AM to 9:30 AM depending on hotels. Some hotels this may vary. We are not responsible for any missed breakfast due to flight timings or early morning tours.
•Surcharges for weekends and convention may apply for any trade fair/special event in city.
•Certain blackout dates apply. Some events are seasonal.