Trinidad Nature Tour: Asa Wright Center from Port of Spain

Watch tropical birds from a plantation verandah without leaving your seat

A full-day tour from Port of Spain to Asa Wright Nature Centre, a 200-acre bird sanctuary in the Arima Valley, with a professional guide, rainforest walk, lunch and hotel pickup. The tour passes through the Northern Range Mountain on a narrow road where the guide points out plants and fruit trees. At the Centre, hummingbirds feed from containers on the verandah while you photograph them, and a guided walk leads through the forest to see medicinal herbs, oilbirds in a cave, and wildlife like agoutis and tegu lizards.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Asa Wright Nature Centre and Rainforest

• Drive through Northern Range Mountains
• See plants and fruit trees along road
• Arrive at Asa Wright Nature Centre
• View tropical birds from verandah
• Photograph hummingbirds at feeders
• Observe tegu lizards and agoutis
• Take guided rainforest walk
• Learn about medicinal herbs and birds
• Swim in natural fresh water pool

The experience

How do you see this many tropical birds without hiking for hours? Asa Wright Nature Centre solves it: you sit on the verandah of an old plantation house overlooking the Arima Valley, and the birds come to you. Hummingbirds feed from hanging containers close enough to photograph. Below, large tegu lizards and agoutis forage for scraps. The guide explains what you're watching (the bearded bellbird, the dancing manakin), and the history of the sanctuary itself, which sits on 200 acres of thickly forested land.

The drive from Port of Spain takes you through the Northern Range Mountain on a narrow road where your guide points out interesting plants and fruit trees along the way. Once at the Centre, there's a guided walk through the rainforest where you learn about medicinal herbs and visit an on-site cave where oilbirds live. The walk ends at a natural freshwater pool where you can swim. Lunch is included, along with coffee or tea.

The tour runs eight hours total with hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels. Close-toed shoes are required for the rainforest walk. A minimum of two people per booking is needed, and children from age 3 are welcome.

What’s included

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional guide speaking English.
• lunch.
• coffee and tea.
• all fees and taxes.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Island Experiences

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the commentary throughout, so anyone comfortable following along in English will follow the tour without strain. Close-toed shoes are required for the rainforest walk, and the 30-minute guided section is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What birds will I actually see at Asa Wright Nature Centre?

Hummingbirds, bearded bellbirds, dancing manakins, and oilbirds living in an on-site cave are among the species you'll encounter. The verandah overlooks the Arima Valley where an incredible variety of tropical birds feed, and the guided rainforest walk takes you deeper into their habitat.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

There's a guided walk through the rainforest lasting about 30 minutes, where you'll see agoutis, tegu lizards, and medicinal herbs. The rest of the time is spent on the verandah at the plantation house or at the freshwater pool, so it's not a high-mileage day.

Does the tour include lunch and drinks?

Yes, lunch is included along with coffee and tea. All fees and taxes are also covered in the price.

What's the drive like from Port of Spain to the Nature Centre?

The drive passes through the Northern Range Mountain on a narrow road through the mountains. Your guide will point out interesting plants and fruit trees along the way, and the town of Arima serves as the gateway into the rainforest.

Will I get picked up from my hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Port of Spain. Confirm your hotel is on the pickup list when you book.