Trinidad's highest waterfall hike: Maracas Valley with local food

Walk under forest canopy to a 300-foot waterfall, then cool off in mountain pools.

This tour takes you on a 40-minute uphill hike through Maracas Valley to Trinidad's tallest waterfall, a single drop of approximately 300 feet. After reaching the clearing with the waterfall view, you descend to Ballata pools where you can swim in fresh mountain water. The guide shares local knowledge of the valley and island history as you walk. A local meal and bottled water are included, along with pickup from the family property where the tour starts and ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike waterfall and enjoy local cuisine

• Meet at family property
• Drive 7 minutes to trailhead
• Hike 40 minutes uphill to waterfall
• Learn local knowledge from guide
• View Trinidad’s highest waterfall
• Detour to Balata pools
• Relax and swim in fresh water
• Return to family property
• Enjoy local Trinidad cuisine

The experience

You'll meet at the family's property, seven minutes' drive from the trailhead. The 40-minute walk climbs steadily uphill under forest canopy (rated 4 out of 10 in difficulty), and opens to a clearing where the waterfall comes into view, towering at approximately 300 feet. Your guide provides local knowledge about the valley, the island's first people who once inhabited and held the site sacred, and facts about Trinidad not widely known. The main waterfall has no swimming pool, so on the return you detour to Ballata pools, where you can fully submerge yourself in the rejuvenating mountain water.

After the hike, the tour includes a meal of Trinidad's local favorites, letting you taste the island's food culture. Bottled water is provided throughout. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport to and from the trailhead, and washroom facilities are available at the property before and after the hike.

What’s included

• Pickup and air-conditioned transport to the trailhead.
• a local guide who shares knowledge of Maracas Valley and Trinidad's history.
• bottled water.
• a meal of local island cuisine.
• access to washroom facilities at the property.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Barefoot Adventures Limited

Is this one for you?Book this if you're doing a half-day excursion and want to combine waterfall hiking with swimming in natural pools: the 40-minute uphill trek suits active travelers, while the moderate difficulty keeps it manageable for most.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the hike to the waterfall?

The walk is rated 4 out of 10 in difficulty and takes about 40 minutes uphill. It is suitable for anyone reasonably fit and active, though it is steadily uphill under forest canopy.

Can you swim at the main waterfall?

The main waterfall at 300 feet has no pools for swimming. On the return, the guide takes you to Ballata pools, where you can swim and relax in fresh mountain water.

What food is included on this tour?

Local favorites representing Trinidad's culture are served after the hike, giving you a taste of island cuisine as part of the experience.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes pickup from the family property, air-conditioned transport to and from the trailhead, a local guide in English, bottled water, and a meal of local food.