A little Bit of Adventure T&T…..

Looking to get your adventure ? Then Trinidad and Tobago is the place to be. One of the world’s top eco destinations, this twin islands offers a host of adventures that are designed to challenge and excite.

For the individual who wants to get out there and experience the destination in a fun and  educational but stress-free way, soft adventure . there are various Activities such as zip lining, kayaking through protected swampland, hiking along mountain trails, cocoa plantation jeep tours, drift diving and animal expeditions to see rare ocelots and even rarer Pawi, are just a few of the amazing soft adventures one can enjoy on the islands.

Zip Lining 

New to Trinidad and Tobago is Zip lining in 2013 Zip Lining has been launched by the Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA).  CDA Board walk development initiative for the northwest peninsula, the zip line offers adventures for all ages and it’s a quick adrenaline ruch high above the forest canopy and the every swimmer friendly Macquarie Bay.

Adventure seekers these Hiking Trails belongs to you. Another favourite pastime is Hiking. With hiking clubs ranging from easy and beggingers to the more adrenaline and fast paste Hiking is a great options for Families or groups of friends . Trinidad is great for hiking as this twin island republic with its boasts about four forested montain ranges.  Make a cook out or pinic of it and disover a hidden waterfall or a secluded beach a most delightful reward for a few hours.

For water babies looking for more aquatic exploits, there are many wet adventures. Drift diving along Tobago’s famous reefs ought to be on every nature lover’s bucket list as the coral and marine life are some of the rarest in the world. Horseback riding in the surf is very new and only available in Tobago, but if you have a penchant for adventure, then rent a kayak in the West Indian Manatee. Want more adventures? Jet off to Tobago’s wild waves for body surfing, wind surfing or a nocturnal bioluminescent stand up paddle boarding tour.

Asa Wright Nature Centre

Nature lover’s pursuit to commune with the environment, without compromising creature comforts, can appreciate the Caribbean’s best bird and turtle watching without leaving their lodge. At the world renowned Asa Wright Nature Centre, visitors can view  up-close a plethora of winged and four-legged beasties from a shady veranda. 

Looking for a more relaxed Adventure visiting Yerette, which is the home of the most beautiful and rarest of Hummingbirds that inhabit Trinidad.  Yerettes have created a haven for hummingbirds in their garden. They have played host to a long list of dignitaries fascinated by the pint-sized beauties. Yerettes  invites you to sit on the terrace with a cup of tea while enjoying the hummingbirds’ buzzing wings and iridescent exquisiteness.

Wild Fowl Trust

At the Pointe a Pierre Wild Fowl Trust, a leisurely stroll along a well maintained path guarantees up-close views of peacocks, ducks and exotic wild fowl. But even more amazing, this wildlife reserve sits in the heart of an oil refinery, making it the only one of its kind in the world. Another protected birdwatchers haven is the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, where at sunset, visitors can relax in large, flat bottomed boats while taking in the spectacular sight of thousands of roosting Scarlet Ibis among the dense mangrove.

Come Watch with Us 

Another spectacular spectacle takes place on beaches along Trinidad’s northeast coast every March to August. A long-time conservation cause célèbre in Trinidad and Tobago, the nesting of leatherback turtles occurs on only a few beaches around the world, and you guessed it, T&T’s coastlines are amongst the chosen. Book one of the beachfront properties and you need not get out of bed to witness the phenomena.

Gasparee Caves 

Interested in mixing your adventures with history and science, a trip to the Gasparee Caves are welcomes you worth the boat ride and hike to the cave entrance. The cave system features stunning stone formations, stalactites, stalagmites, sink holes and a deep crystal pool that shimmers with reflected light, and it is just one of several tours offered by the CDA in which is both educational an exciting

Pitch Lake

One of the most talked about foreigners is a Trip to the Pitch Lake the world’s largest natural asphalt deposit and the eighth wonder of the world. Take a walk on the wrinkled greyish surface or educate yourself in the museum exhibit in the Visitor Centre which explores the lake’s origins and the myths that surround its creation.