Christmas Week at Asa Wright Nature Centre, Trinidad

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Join us to enjoy the holiday time at the world-renowned Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge, a 200 acre wildlife sanctuary in Trinidad’s rain-forested Northern Range. Participants in the Christmas Week at Asa Wright Tour can set their own pace by selecting from options for birding and cultural field trips, as well as ample time at the Centre to soak in the amb...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy the Incredible Bird watching
    • Exploring Centre Trails
    • Visit Lopinot Valley: Nature, Agriculture & History and have an opportunity to view historic estates, and winding hiking trails taking one to the “Charral”.
    • Explore a very specialized mangrove forest that contains several genera and species of mangroves
    • Visit Trinidad is one of the most multi-cultural nations in the world, and one of their secrets to getting along is to jump in and celebrate ALL the holidays

What's this trip about?

    Join us to enjoy the holiday time at the world-renowned Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge, a 200 acre wildlife sanctuary in Trinidad’s rain-forested Northern Range. Participants in the Christmas Week at Asa Wright Tour can set their own pace by selecting from options for birding and cultural field trips, as well as ample time at the Centre to soak in the ambiance of the rainforest and all its riches. Centre naturalists lead walks each day on the grounds, and our legendary team of local guides is ready to share their expertise in several unique natural areas across the island.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityTobago
End CityTobago

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • Airport transfers
    • Accommodations for 7 nights
    • All meals
    • Professional guide services
    • Park and program entrance fees
    • Miscellaneous program expenses

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival and Welcome to Asa Wright Nature Centre
Our guides will meet all flights that arrive to Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport in Port of Spain, or for those spending time in the city, we can arrange a pick-up in Port of Spain. It is a scenic one-hour transfer to the Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge.

Expect a warm greeting at the Centre, where the colors of birds rival decorations for the holiday, and hospitality is shared to make you welcome. Coffee and tea is served at 4PM, Rum Punch at 6PM, both accompanied by one of the most amazing bird shows of any eco-lodge in the world! Share dinner with

other tour participants and guests staying at the Lodge in Asa Wright’s cozy dining room.

In the evening, we walk the Centre’s driveway though lush overhanging forest, listening to night sounds

and with luck, the call of Tropical Screech Owl. If your flight arrives late in the evening, you may wish to

come in the day before not to miss anything. Or, despite the late hour, come on up and get settled,

knowing you will wake up to the birds!

Day 2: Forty Species Before Breakfast / Exploring Centre Trails

After a day of travel, enjoy a full day right at the Centre without getting into a car. Morning begins with the raucous noise of the Crested Oropendola and a host of other exotic sounds. A first-time visitor might see 20-30 life birds among the forty or more bird spec...

Day 3: Lopinot Valley: Nature, Agriculture & History / Café Mariposa

Today we explore an adjacent and very peaceful valley of Trinidad’s Northern Range. You can choose to hike there on an old road, now a lush trail, from the Blanchisseuse Road just above the Centre, or drive with a guide that shuttles the van around to pick up those wa...

Day 4: Caroni Marsh and the Spectacle of Scarlet Ibis

What better way to celebrate Christmas Eve than the vivid show of rich magenta displayed on the wings of thousands of Scarlet Ibis coming in to roost! The Scarlet Ibis was recently portrayed on the cover of a book about the world’s most remarkable birds. This field tr...

Day 5: Christmas at Asa Wright, in Multi-Cultural Trinidad

Trinidad is one of the most multi-cultural nations in the world, and one of their secrets to getting along is to jump in and celebrate ALL the holidays. There are lights on homes of Hindus, music and song in the streets, and on this day, family feasting. All of this a...

Day 6: Free Day or a Birding Tour to Nariva Swamp and Trinidad’s East Coast

You are totally welcome to spend another full day enjoying Asa Wright Nature Centre, with walks by the Centre naturalists and time viewing on the Verandah. For those that wish to see more of the country and its special birds and mammals, we wind our way out of the Nor...

Day 7: Departures , or Extension to Trinidad’s Northeast Coast at Grand Riviere to Seek Out Trinidad Piping Guan (or continue on to Tobago at your leisure)

Our week of nature, birding, and enjoying Trinidad’s festive culture comes to an end.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,695
Price per day$242
Single supplement (single occupancy)$455
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Round-trip airfare to and from Port of Spain, Trinidad
    • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, drinks from the bar
    • Gratuities for guides and personal services.

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Cancellation policy

Prior to final payment at 90 days according to stipulation stated above, $ 100.00 of this deposit will be non-refundable, but may be  transferred to another program of the company within one calendar year. It may also be transferred to another person in the same room category or as space is available.

Upon final payment at 90 days, the remaining amount of your deposit, and other tour fees due as outlined in the itinerary, will be refundable only as follows:

In full, with cancellation IN WRITING 91 days prior to departure, subject to policies of providers requiring payment ahead of 90 days based on destination and requirements.

Cancellation made 90 to 60 days: 30% of your tour fee, plus any additional, non-refundable payments made to providers.

Cancellation within 60 days of departure: NO REFUND.

NO REFUND will be made for lost nights or services due to flight delays or cancellation, including weather delays.

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Meals Included

All meals

Age Requirements
18 years and up
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