Trinidad and Tobago Attractions and Tours

October 30, 2026

As of October 2026, the US State Department advises reconsidering travel to Trinidad and Tobago because of crime. The UK FCDO says violent crime is high and asks for particular caution in downtown Port of Spain, Carenage, Sea Lots, Belmont, Laventille, Morvant, Beetham, Barataria, Cocorite and the interior of Queen’s Park Savannah. Visit the city centre by day, use registered taxis, do not walk alone at night, and check FCDO advice and travel.state.gov before you book.

Attractions worth a guided visit

These are the attractions in Trinidad and Tobago where a guide, a boat or a booked slot is part of the visit. Costs are in Trinidad and Tobago dollars (TT$), about TT$6.8 to US$1, and small admissions are usually paid in cash.

Asa Wright Nature Centre (Trinidad)

The centre in the Northern Range has been run by HADCO since 2023 and is open. The day pass is TT$550 for ages 13 and over and TT$275 for ages 6 to 12, with children of 5 and under free, and the gates are open from 09:00 to 17:00. The pass covers the trails, the pools, a guided Discovery Trail walk of about 45 minutes, lunch with a non-alcoholic drink and afternoon tea. Guided walks have been scheduled at 10:30 and 13:30. About 256 bird species have been recorded here. Oilbirds roost in Dunston Cave, which is guided only, with controlled access and no flash, so do not count on it being included on every day pass. The lodge has 29 rooms. Book at hadcoexperiences.com or call +1 868 675-5364.

Caroni Bird Sanctuary (Trinidad)

Caroni Swamp covers about 5,611 hectares of mangrove and marsh and has been a Ramsar site since 8 July 2005. Scarlet ibis, the national bird, come in to roost in the evening, and this is the species’ largest roost. Tours go out by flat-bottomed boat in the late afternoon, timed for sunset. Nanan’s Bird Sanctuary Tours at nananecotours.com has been running trips since the 1930s and can be reached on 868-681-1671. Prices vary with the operator and with hotel pickup, so ask for the full cost before you commit.

Emperor Valley Zoo (Port of Spain)

The zoo is on Zoo Road in St Clair. It opened on 8 November 1952 and holds more than 200 species, including ocelots and giant river otters. Opening hours and the entry fee change, so check before you go.

Argyle Falls (Tobago)

Argyle is Tobago’s tallest waterfall, at about 54 m. Admission is TT$60 at the Roxborough Visitor Service Co-operative booth, and the guide’s service is included in that fee, with a tip expected. The walk in takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Check opening hours on the day.

Tobago Cocoa Estate (Roxborough)

The estate on Cameron Canal Road runs tours on published dates, mostly from November to April, or by appointment, not daily. Adults pay TT$150 (US$25), ages 12 to 18 pay TT$100 (US$15) and children under 12 pay TT$60 (US$10). A tour lasts about 60 to 75 minutes and includes fresh cocoa, cocoa tea and a rum and chocolate sample. Payment is cash only, in exact change. Email info@tobagococoa.com at least 72 hours ahead, and see tobagococoa.com for dates.

Main Ridge Forest Reserve (Tobago)

Main Ridge was declared in April 1776 and is widely described as the oldest legally protected forest reserve in the Western Hemisphere. About 210 bird species have been recorded, including the white-tailed sabrewing. Licensed guides at the Gilpin Trace usually charge about TT$160 for a walk of around 1.5 hours or about TT$240 for around two hours. Ask the Forestry Division or the trailhead about any entrance fee.

Tips

Book Asa Wright and the Cocoa Estate ahead, and carry TT$ cash for Argyle and the Cocoa Estate.
Trinidad has venomous snakes, so keep to trails. Tobago has none.
Arrange guides through the booth, visitor centre or operator named for each site.

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