NATURE LOVERS PROGRAM

A two-day tour specifically designed for nature lovers

From Piarco Internationally Airport to HILTON HOTEL.
1.Asa Wright Nature Centre & Lodge

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The Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge is a nature resort and scientific research station in the
Arima Valley of the Northern Range in Trinidad and Tobago. The centre is one of the top
birdwatching spots in the Caribbean; a total of 256 species of birds have been recorded there.

Address: Spring Hill Estate, PO Box 4710, Arima

Area: 5.3 km² (1300 Acres)
Phone: (868) 667-4655
Created: 1949

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Asa Wright Nature Centre & Lodge

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Violaceous trogon at Asa Wright Nature Centre & Lodge

A paradise for birders, the Asa Wright Nature Centre & Lodge encompasses
1,500 acres of dense forest in the Arima and Aripo Valleys. Hummingbirds,
woodcreepers, pygmy owls, trogons, and the rare nocturnal oilbird are just some
of the avian species spotted at this former cocoa, coffee, and citrus plantation.

You can sign up for a birding tour, enjoy lunch or high tea on the verandah, or

Official site: http://asawright.org/

2.Caroni Bird Sanctuary

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Scarlet ibis flying over Caroni Bird Sanctuary

Caroni Bird Sanctuary (Caroni Swamp), just south of Port of Spain, is a nirvana
for nature lovers. This series of mangrove-lined waterways is the nesting place of
the scarlet ibis, the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago.

Afternoon boat tours cruise the estuaries in search of these spectacular flame-

colored birds. Sign up for a cruise just before sunset, and you can capture
beautiful photos of the birds as they descend on the trees in large flocks to roost
for the evening. It makes a great photo op.

The area is rich in biodiversity, and you can also spot many other species of
wildlife, such as herons, egrets, cormorants, tree boas, anteaters, and caimans.
Fishing and photography tours are also available.

Address: Butler Highway, Caroni, Trinidad

Official site: www.caronibirdsanctuary.com

3.La Vega Estate

La Vega Estate is a unique combination of a garden center, plant nursery, nature park
and pool facility. La Vega Estate's Nature Park is a recreational park and wild life
sanctuary.

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The Nature & Recreation Park features acres of green, scenic spaces for picnicking,
playing, relaxing and enjoying the refreshing outdoors.

There is also a newly installed Pool Facility features two fabulous pools in a peaceful

and beautiful setting surrounded by nature.

The Garden Centre stocks an extensive collection of plants grown here in our

own Plant Nursery from both local sources and around the world.

Location:
726 Gran Couva Main Road,
La Vega Village,
Gran Couva,
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Telephone: (868) 679-9522 / 728-5006 / 351-7423

Fax: (868) 679-9571
Email: info@lavegaestate.com

4. Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust

Point-a-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust is a wetland habitat that is home to locally endangered
wetland birds. The Trust is located on the compound of a major petrochemical and oil
refinery in south Trinidad. The Trust is ideal for nature lovers, especially
birdwatchers, who can view various waterfowl in their natural habitats.

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The middle of an oil refinery may seem an odd place to visit a nature sanctuary, but
this is one of the best bird-watching spots in Trinidad. Surrounded by lush tropical
foliage, the 30-hectare sanctuary encompasses an interpretive center and nature trails
along lily-topped lakes, where you can spot species such as the scarlet ibis, black-
bellied whistling duck, and white-cheeked pintail.

Black- bellied whistling ducks, Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust

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This is a great spot for photographers hoping to catch a close-up shot of one of these
feathered beauties.

The Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust protects the sanctuary and operates rehabilitation
and captive breeding programs for endangered species.

Address: Pointe-A-Pierre, San Fernando, Trinidad

Phone: (868) 612-2463 ext. 2512

Official site: www.papwildfowltrust.org

5.Narvia Swamp
The Nariva Swamp is the largest freshwater wetland in Trinidad and Tobago (over 60
sq. Km). Designated a Wetland of International Importance, the swamp is home to 58
different species of mammals including the West Indian Manatee and Red Howler
monkeys.

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The variety of vegetation present in this wetland supports a vast range of mammals,
birds and reptiles, with the result that biodiversity is very high.  Boat trips along the
winding waterways are the perfect way to appreciate this unique environment and see
how forest, marshland and mangroves merge. The water is also the best place to see
its resident birds, notably species such as pinnated bittern, red-bellied macaw and
orange-winged parrot. Blue-and-yellow macaws have recently been reintroduced,
after becoming extinct in the 1970s.

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A few trails lead through the vegetation, and on foot you stand a better chance of
seeing some of Nariva’s mammals, such as red howler monkey and white-fronted
capuchin monkey. This tranquil, sheltered wetland is a perfect environment for the
West Indian manatee. However, these peaceful creatures are extremely rare and
highly endangered.

 https://www.facebook.com/ttnationaltrust/ 
Phone: (868) 620-1989

Back to hotel
Next day a domestic flight to Tobago

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 Tobago
1. Main Ridge Forest Reserve
The Main Ridge Forest Reserve is the oldest legally protected forest in the
Western Hemisphere. Rich in biodiversity, the reserve harbors more than half the
island's bird species, including the blue-backed manakin, collared trogon, and
many species of hummingbirds - the rare white-tailed sabrewing hummingbird is
also a resident here.

Main Ridge Forest Reserve, Tobago

Hiking through the lush foliage, you can also spot frogs, lizards, snakes, and
butterflies. The road through the reserve from north to south, near the eastern
end of Tobago, is one of the more scenic ways to see the forest. At the top of the
ridge are hiking trails and freelance guides.

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 2. Little Tobago Island

On the east end of Tobago, across from Speyside, Little Tobago Island is one of
the most important sea-bird sanctuaries in the Caribbean. The island is
uninhabited, and several kilometers of trails weave through the lush foliage.

Little Tobago Island

You can look seaward from the hilltops for the most spectacular views, and you
can see red-footed boobies, red-billed tropicbirds, and frigate birds swoop in
large flocks. More than 50 species of birds live on the island, including Audubon's
shearwater and laughing gulls.

Glass-bottomed boats whisk you to the island, revealing the coral reefs below as
they circle past the smaller Goat Island in Tyrrell's Bay. Tours often include
snorkeling on the nearby reef and a hike to the island's peak.

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3. ARGYLE WATERFALL
The Argyle waterfall is located and is approximately an hour drive from the ANR
Robinson Airport. It is 175 feet (54 meters), Tobago’s highest waterfall. The water
cascades and flows down from three dramatic levels. Encircled by lush green foliage, the
waterfall is accessed after a 15-20-minute trek along a clearly marked trail. Along the way
you are greeted by butterflies and a variety of birds.

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You can hike up a bushy path on the right hand side to the second level, where you are
greeted by a thick mist. At this level, you can lie in several natural rock tubs and let the
water rush over your body. Finally, going further the third pool, though the smallest is the
deepest and the best for swimming, inviting you to dive, jump or swing into the water from
available vines.

https://www.destinationtnt.com/argyle-waterfall/

Back to hotel
Next day flight back to home!

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