Trinidad and Tobago
About Destination Trinidad and Tobago
- The company strives to showcase the beauty of the twin-island nation in which it operates. It is the largest tour booking platform in the country, offering visitors a holistic view of its rich natural beauty and culture. The company provides travellers with a wide range of experiences, from trips to natural sights like the Buccoo Coral Reef off the coast of Tobago to the viewing and participating in cultural events like its world-renowned Carnival, and even exciting eco-adventure experiences like Ziplining over the Macqueripe Bay in Northern Trinidad.
- Destination Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. has catered to a vast number of visitors to the island and specializes in both solo-traveller and group travel. Each of the experiences that they offer are guided by locals with extensive knowledge of the areas they showcase, and who are more than willing to share that knowledge with travellers.
- With these skilled guides, they ensure that you get an authentic experience of the sights and sounds of the beaches, caves, waterfalls, rivers, flora, fauna, and festivals on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The company also offers services outside of the tours, such as facilitating travel between the two islands, transportation to and from tours and destinations, and the reservation of rooms in some of the nation’s finest hotels and coziest bed & breakfasts.
- Destination Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. was founded by husband-and-wife duo Roxanne and Philip Colthrust, who, when planning their next vacation abroad realized that there were a host of wonderful experiences right under their noses. Since then, they have been passionate about promoting the beauty of Trinidad and Tobago and sharing it with the wider world. They handle its daily running to ensure that this vision gets realized and travellers have the best experience possible. With hundreds of satisfied guests, it is safe to say that those goals have been met, and they hope to add you to that list.
Roxanne Colthrust
Product & Services
- Solo and Group Tour Booking Services
- Rum and Food Tasting Tour Booking Services
- Eco-Adventure Tours
- Ground Transportation Services
- Hotel and Inn reservations
- Hotel and Airport Transfers
- Flight Booking for travel between Trinidad and Tobago
Top Activities
- Explore the Gasparee Caves and view beautiful rock formations and a crystal-clear natural pool.
- View the ocean and the Buccoo Coral Reef in a unique new way on a glass-bottom boat ride.
- Take a boat ride through the mangrove-lined waterways of the Caroni Swamp and watch the vibrant Scarlet Ibis nest in the treetops.
- Stroll through the capital city of Port of Spain and take in its unique culture and sights, like the Queen’s Park Savannah.
- Discover Leather Back Turtles as they nest on the beach to lay their eggs.
- Tour the Pitch Lake, the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world.
- Bring out your adventurous side with the 25ft rock jump and natural water slide at the Three-Pools in the Marianne River.
- View the Macqueripe bay from the sky while you zipline over the treetops.
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About Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago are known as some of the most cosmopolitan areas in the Caribbean, having a vast range of cultural and ethnic diversity that is celebrated by its people. Because of this, it is often called a “melting pot” of culture. This is reflected in the wide range of beliefs practiced on the islands with the Protestant, Roman Catholic, Hindu, and Muslim faiths being most common. This diversity can be seen around the country, with there being cathedrals, statues and temples scattered around the islands for travellers to view.
The islands exist in a tropical climate and have two seasons, a wet and dry season. Despite this, the weather is consistently warm with a constant cool breeze from the trade winds that travel over the islands. Year-round, one can expect average daily highs of 31.3 C/88F and daily lows of 22.7 C/72.9F. The islands have a diverse natural landscape producing a wide variety of sights, from waterfalls to wetlands to add to the many gorgeous beaches that they are known for.
“Nature is also very present on the islands as there exist several different species of wildlife that cannot be found in other parts of the world. These include the vibrantly red cousin of the Flamingo, the Scarlet Ibis (so iconic that it is the country’s national bird), the leatherback turtle which comes to nest and lay eggs on the nation’s beaches, and 14 different varieties of hummingbird (the most found in any part of the world). The experiences available to a traveller to this twin-island destination are as diverse as the people and cultures who inhabit it. From culture to nature, to adventure, there is something for everyone and the country is filled with sights, sounds and moments that will leave you breathless. And, being listed as one of Vogue Magazine’s hottest travel destinations for 2017, it is clear that many others agree! Trinidad and Tobago is no ordinary Caribbean destination, and you will see that right after you set foot on its shores.
La Brea Pitch Lake
South-Western Trinidad is home to the largest naturally occurring asphalt flat on the planet, fondly called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” by locals. It is one of only three in known existence and contains an estimated 10 million tons of the black sticky material which spans 100 acres with depths of 250 feet. While on a tour, visitors can walk on the surface might feel as if the lake alive, with its hissing and burping sounds.
L’eau Michel Mud Volcano
A natural phenomenon where mud slowly flows out through active vents spanning approximately an acre. This mud is cool and smooth to the touch and so dense that it keeps visitors afloat. The area is touted as a unique spa experience, and the nearby L’eau Michel Beach allows for a refreshing sea bath. The surrounding scenery is comprised of cane fields and teak forests.
Gasparee Caves
Found on the island of Gaspar Grande, 15-minutes off the coast of North-Western Trinidad – are the Gasparee Caves. This is a natural system of limestone caverns created by millions of years of wave action and slightly acid rain on the island of Gaspar Grande. The largest of these caves is known as the Blue Grotto which holds a mysterious clear tidal pool at its bottom. The cave contains interesting stalagmite and stalactite formations which have been given nicknames such as “The Buddha”, “Virgin Mary” and “The Lovers”.
Avocat Falls
Found on the scenic north coast of Trinidad, near the quaint village of Blanchissuese is the Avocat Waterfall, otherwise known as ‘Gran Fond Falls’ by the indigenous people who called the island home – meaning “the river that comes from the sky”. It is one of Trinidad’s finest and most beautiful waterfalls. The 50 ft tall curtain of water thunders down into a Jacuzzi-type plunge pool below and is landscaped by a wall of glistening bronze stone, lush vegetation, and surrounding rocks which make a great springboard for jumping into the deep blue-green water below.
Argyle Falls
Located on the Northeast side of Tobago, this 175 feet tall cascade of cool, crisp water attracts locals and visitors alike. With 3 levels, the thunderous sound of the waterfall is heard long before you see it. The first level is the tallest, but, hides the real splendour of Argyle’s upper levels. Adventurous explorers can hike up to the second level, where they will be rewarded with several natural rock tubs to relax in. Going further upward to the third level, they will be met with the smallest but deepest pool where they can dive, jump or swing into the water using nearby vines.
Buccoo Bay
Located at the Buccoo Village, Buccoo Bay is one of the main centres of Tobagonian entertainment. The gorgeous stretch of beach and clear waters are a refreshing sight for all who visit. Visitors are invited to experience this beauty even closer. This location offers many experiences such as snorkelling at the famous Buccoo Reef to witness the unique underwater flora and fauna first-hand; and glass-bottom boat tours which glide through the waves, giving riders a view of the ocean beneath their feet through a plexiglass screen on the boat’s floor.
Macqueripe Bay
Along the North-Western Coast of Trinidad is this small and relaxing stretch of beach, hugged on either side by forest. The view of the bay is spectacular and on a clear day, you can see the Venezuelan mainland in the distance. It also contains one of the island’s best eco-adventures. Here, visitors will have the opportunity to traverse pathways created in the forest canopy and zipline from point to point. This experience shows the location from a completely new angle as visitors zip above the beautiful bay and the beachgoers below them.
Caroni Bird Sanctuary
The 12,000-acre Caroni Swamp and Bird Sanctuary is the natural nesting home of the Scarlet Ibis, one of the national birds of Trinidad and Tobago. The major attraction at this mangrove is the opportunity to observe, close to sunset, the ritualistic roosting habits of thousands of these bright red birds. At this location, visitors can take a guided boat tour through the river channels and see first-hand why this location has been called one of the most beautiful mangrove wetlands in the Western Hemisphere.
Fort George
Formerly called La Vigie, Fort George is situated on the hills to the North of Trinidad overlooking the Gulf of Paria. The fort is the best destination for one of the most spectacular views of Port of Spain and the sea. At this well-preserved structure, one can see the original cannons, dungeons, and a signal station built in 1804 under the direction of then British Governor, Brigadier-General Sir Thomas Hislop. This fort was considered well-nigh impregnable at the time and it was the major defensive position in Trinidad, but it was never to experience military action.
Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary
The Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the South-Western region of the Nariva Swamp in Eastern Trinidad. It is home to more than 200 species of birds and animals. The Sanctuary sits on Bush Bush Island – an area of high ground that is approximately 3 meters above the swamp that is bordered by palms and covered in hardwood and silk-cotton trees. Here, red howler monkeys are often seen swinging between these trees which also serve as the nesting place for colourful parrots, the red-bellied macaw and an array of beautiful butterflies.