The 11 Best Birdwatching Tours in Trinidad and Tobago

1.Birdwatching, Waterfall, Rainforest and Island Nature Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $90Our pick

Review of Tobago’s birdwatching and rainforest tour with guide Michael, hotel pickup, waterfalls, island sights, pricing, group size, and practical tips.

“I would highly recommend this tour. Michael is a wonderful person who is so knowledgeable about the birds and the history of the area. I booked the full island tour and it was great to see the entire island. The Argyle waterfall was such a Read more”

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2.Bird Watching Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $90

Explore Tobago’s rainforest with Michael, the Birdman, on a private-feeling three-hour birding tour with pickup and local insight.

“Michael was a very good tour Director. He is passion for Tobago is definitely in his words about his city. He was very knowledgeable about birds would recommend this tour for people that like to hike and be in nature. The waterfalls were wonderful and the trip to the rainforest was excellent.”

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3.Caroni Bird Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $75

Cruise Trinidad’s Caroni Bird Sanctuary by boat to see scarlet ibis, flamingos, caimans, mangroves, and more with hotel pickup.

“The tour was interesting and showed many native birds. We had a great tour guide, Dominic ensure that we had a great and comfortable time. From our ride from the hotel, to visiting the visitor's centre, to ensuring that he stayed with us until we were comfortably on the boat, he displayed great customer service.”

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4.Yerette Home of the Hummingbird

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $96

Visit Yerette in Trinidad for close views of up to 14 hummingbird species, private transport, local hosting, and a light meal.

“Everything went well pick ups and drop offs were on time. Seeing these birds made you feel very relaxed. A very special place”

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5.The Scarlet Ibis – Caroni Swamp Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $55Best value

Watch Scarlet Ibis return to roost on a Caroni Swamp boat tour, then sample doubles on Ariapita Avenue with hotel pickup included.

“Really good experience! I enjoyed the ride, the Scarlet Ibis is beautiful (even got to see a caiman and a snake on a tree hehe) and could enjoy the beautiful landscape of the caroni swamp. The tour operator was amazing, very friendly, on time, and would definately go with them again.”

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6.Caroni Bird Sanctuary by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews

Cruise Trinidad’s Caroni Bird Sanctuary at sunset, spot scarlet ibis and egrets, and explore mangrove waterways with hotel pickup included.

“The tour was pretty good - we stayed too long waiting for the ibis to roost - I understand that we were waiting to see if they would roost closer to us but at some point the guide should realize that it is time to go.”

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7.Little Tobago Bird Sanctuary Visit and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Explore Little Tobago, snorkel Goat Island, visit Argyle Falls, and enjoy lunch at Jemma’s Tree House on this six-hour Tobago tour.

“Taxi driver and guides were very knowledgeable. Imparted excellent knowledge of the area. History and flora and fauna An easy walk through the natural forest and time at the waterfall. Good walk on little Tobago , our guide had been a warden there for 28 years so was exceptionally well informed . Glass bottom boat was interesting but difficult at times to get your eye in and spot the fish! Excellent lunch at Jemma’s!”

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8.3 Hours Rainforest Walk in Tobago (Private) Lunch + Hummingbirds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $180

Review of Tobago’s private Main Ridge rainforest walk with boots, local lunch, hummingbirds, hotel pickup, and guide Ellis Clarke.

“Great experience - we had literally rain (it was raining cats and dogs) and forrest. Ellis is a really great guide - very knowledgable of nature and culture. Highly recommended tour!”

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9.Turtle Watching

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $80

Review of Tobago turtle watching with Fish Tobago Tours, including boat time, swimming with turtles, price, pickup, timing, and booking tips.

“What a privilege to see this painstaking process by the leatherback turtle to "nest" and lay over 100 eggs. It was awe inspiring. And thank God for the people in Tobago that have fostered a relationship with these giant animals and nurture and track and educate the public year after year in the miracle of nature and our adverse impacts by our actions”

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10.Trinidad Nature and Asa Wright Center Full-Day Tour from Port of Spain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $230

Explore Trinidad’s rainforest, hummingbirds, wildlife, and Asa Wright Nature Centre on an 8-hour tour from Port of Spain.

“A very novel experience and one to remember. Our tour guide was Jenelle, who arrived on time and made us feel comfortable. As she drove around, she explained about the history and culture of the island. She drove us through a narrRead more”

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11.Yerette Home of the Hummingbird and Caroni Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $130

Review of Trinidad’s Yerette hummingbird sanctuary and Caroni Swamp boat tour, with lunch, hotel pickup, wildlife tips, price, and practical advice.

“I could have stayed and watched the hummingbirds all day. This tour was the highlight of my trip to Trinidad. I share stories of the experience as often as I can and encourage people to visit for the education, home cooked meal and friendship. You will want an experienced guide and driver to get to the house. Mine was both.”

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