7-Day, 2-Island Sampler AWNC & Cuffie River Retreat
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- Travel with AWNC’s expert guides, who share robust knowledge and friendly, world-class guiding skills
- Savor four nights at the classic AWNC; relish morning coffee and birding on the famous verandah
- Gain exclusive access to enigmatic Oilbirds in the grotto of Dunston Cave
- Witness skies turned crimson with thousands of Scarlet Ibis coming in to roost in Caroni National Park
- Enjoy two nights at the delightful and birdy Cuffie River Nature Retreat on Tobago
- Explore the Caribbean side of Tobago
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Upon arrival at Piarco International Airport, you are met by an AWNC guide for a one hour drive from the bustling metropolis of Port of Spain to the quiet seclusion of the Centre, about an hour’s trip up into the Northern Range. Lush forests of the Arima Valley offer ...
Commonly Found at the Feeders: White-chested Emerald; White-necked Jacobin; Blue-chinned Sapphire; Rufousbreasted and Little Hermits; Copper-rumped Hummingbird; Crested Oropendola; Blue-gray, Palm, White-lined, Silver-beaked and Turquoise Tanagers; Barred Antshrike; T...
This morning begins with 6:00 AM coffee and tea served on the verandah, and a Centre naturalist on duty to help you spy as many as 40 life birds before breakfast! After breakfast, enjoy an introductory walk on the Centre’s Discovery Trail, learning more about the fore...
Today’s scenic, day-long excursion takes us high into the Northern Range on the Blanchisseuse Road. You make frequent birding stops and then enjoy a local lunch in picturesque Brasso Seco (minimum of 4 participants; if minimum is not met, a picnic lunch will be provid...
This morning, enjoy coffee, tea, and breakfast on the verandah, followed by a walk to see the Centre’s resident Oilbirds. We start on a short, but steep, path to Dunston Cave, a riparian grotto at AWNC. You enjoy exclusive access to a breeding colony of Oilbirds — que...
On the Outing to Caroni: Long-winged Harrier; Yellowhooded Blackbird; Bicolored Conebill; Masked (Redcapped) Cardinal; Straight-billed Woodcreeper; Greenthroated Mango; Northern Waterthrush; Anhinga; Striated Heron; White-cheeked Pintail; Large-billed Tern; Pied WaterTyrant; Common Potoo; and Scarlet Ibis.
This morning we say goodbye to AWNC and embark on a short flight over to Tobago. Once you land in distinctly Caribbean, laid-back Tobago, enjoy a short drive through vibrantly-colored hillside villages, to the Cuffie River Nature Retreat. Once you arrive, you have the...
In keeping with Tobago’s laid-back vibe, today is easygoing. Based on what your guide has been seeing, you start by birding the grounds, taking a short walk, followed by driving and birding your way up the scenic Caribbean Coast. Large trees provide shade and flowers ...
Today you return to Port of Spain in Trinidad to catch international flights. Your departure from Cuffie River is timed accordingly; please make sure your shuttle is arranged the day before. Flights home must be AFTER 10AM; if you have an early flight you’ll need to spend a final night at an airport hotel in Trinidad. Please discuss this with your travel planner, who can make suggestions.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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