Top Trinidad and Tobago Day Trips

Make the most of your time and see the highlights of Trinidad in this half-day guided excursion from Port of Spain. Your tour takes you about 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level to Fort George to view magnificent panoramas of Port of Spain. Plus, get a chance to taste local delicacies (own expense), such as chow (freshly seasoned fruit) and the famous "bake and fish," a hot and crispy fish sandwich. Time at the beach makes this tour a home run.

Terry's Tobago Fun Island Tour is the most popular tour among island visitors, and for good reason. While we do offer shorter island tours (such as the Highlights of Tobago Half-Day Tour), this all-day tour is the best way to make the most of your trip and really see what Tobago is about, including just enough history, culture and beach to satisfy everyone’s interests. Be sure to bring your swimsuits and some dry clothes so you can snorkel in some of the island’s breathtaking hidden bays. An authentic Caribbean lunch is included with the tour, an experience in itself. Your guide will pick you up around 8:30 a.m. and drop you off around 6:00 p.m. NOTE: The tour vehicle has air conditioning; however, the local government has recommended it not be used due to COVID-19. Please feel free to speak with your tour guide further regarding this local guidance.

Discover northern Trinidad’s historical and natural highlights on this full-day tour from Port of Spain. After a Port of Spain tour, enjoy a scenic drive along the rainforest-and-sea fringed North Coast Road. Stop to relax at Maracas Bay, try a ‘Bake and Fish’ sandwich (own expense), and enjoy a wildlife-watching cruise through the Caroni Bird Sanctuary’s mangroves, observing wildlife and sunset gatherings of scarlet ibis. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus entrance fees included.

Experience Tobago’s highlights and a Buccoo Reef glass bottom boat trip on this full-day tour. After a panoramic drive around the island's capital of Scarborough, visit Plymouth to see the ‘Mystery Tombstone’ and Fort James. Then, ride a glass bottom boat to Buccoo Reef to view its fish and corals through the underwater windows, and swim and snorkel at Nylon Bay. Entrance fees, plus pickup and drop-off at selected southwest Tobago hotels included.

Discover the highlights of Trinidad on this half-day sightseeing excursion from Port of Spain. Visit all of the Port of Spain highlights, including the Red House, the Magnificent Seven, Queens Park Savannah, and the Botanical Gardens. Then hit the Saddle Road towards Maracas Beach, stopping at Lady Young Lookout and driving through the region's scenic coffee and cocoa plantations before returning to Port of Spain.

Discover the delicious local cuisine of Trinidad during this 3-hour evening tasting tour. Visit a number of local establishments and food stalls and sample local cuisine such as corn soup, roti, geera pork sandwiches, doubles, and much more. Learn about the island from your informative guide as you discover the hidden food gems of Trinidad. Round-trip transportation from your hotel is included.

Explore Maracas Bay at a leisurely pace and relax on the beach on this private tour. Depart from your hotel or port in a private vehicle with a driver and head to the Maracas Lookout  to take in the scenic views. Continue to Maracas Beach, where you can relax on the sand and purchase local food and drink.

Hear the music of Trinidad live on this 2.5-hour tour that takes you the steelpan yards of the area. Locations of the steelpan yards vary, but include areas of Port of Spain and Woodbrook. This tour also includes round-trip transport from your hotel, and can be adjusted accordingly if families with children would like to take it. After hearing the steelpan performers play music, you can choose to go back to your hotel, or you can journey down to an area that's extremely popular for its nightlife scene.

Circle the island of Trinidad on this comprehensive sightseeing tour. During this circumnavigation of the island, head south out of Port of Spain and journey down the west coast. Visit San Fernando, Trinidad's second-largest city and take in the stunning scenery of Manzanilla, Mayaro Beach, and the Gulf of Paris. Along the way, enjoy informative narration from your local guide. Round-trip transportation from Port of Spain hotels is included.

Escape into a lush oasis on this full day tour of North Coast Trinidad. Enjoy scenic views on the drive, then hike to a waterfall and take a dip in a natural plunge pool. After the hike, spend time at Maracas Bay, one of Trinidad's most popular beaches, and enjoy a “bake and shark,” a popular local street food made of fried flatbread, shark meat, and fresh vegetable toppings.

Check out the top spots in Tobago with this small group tour. You’ll visit beaches, villages, lookout points, and more fishing villages. You’ll learn about the local culture from your guide along the way. One of the highlights of this tour is trying local food at Jemma’s Sea View kitchen along the way.

Experience an authentic and unspoiled Caribbean beach in a half-day trip to Las Cuevas Beach from Port of Spain. This 1.36-mile (2.2-kilometer) beach is a Blue Flag award winner for its purity and compliance to international standards. Highlights of the tour include a Maracas Lookout photo op, a North Coast Road scenic drive, and a chance to sample local delicacies (own expense), such as sesame seed balls and pineapple chutney.

Discover the sprawling mangrove forests and diverse bird species when you embark on this kayaking adventure through Trinidad’s Caroni Swamp. Glide through open lagoons and waterways and keep your eye out for the national bird, the scarlet ibis, while you paddle. Round-trip transfers from Port of Spain are included for your convenience.

Hike to a waterfall and take a dip in a natural plunge pool on this full day tour of North Coast Trinidad. Relax at Maracas Bay, one of Trinidad's most popular beaches, and enjoy typical Trini dishes like “bake and shark,” a popular local street food made of shark meat on fried flatbread, and aloo (potato pies). 

Visit the north coast of Trinidad during this 8-hour tour from Port of Spain. Travel at a leisurely pace, stopping to swim and sunbathe, while learning about the culture, history, and people of this tropical island. Round-trip transportation from select accommodations in Port of Spain included.

Visit the stunning Avocat Waterfall with this guided hiking tour. Perfect for those without previous hiking experience, wander along an easy path beside the river. Learn about the rainforest's natural history while admiring the local flora and fauna. Arrive at the powerful waterfall for the chance to swim in the pool beneath. Afterwards, unwind in the sun on the glorious Maracas Beach.

Explore Trinidad's southern side on this full-day tour from Port of Spain. With a guide in the lead providing engaging commentary, visit La Brea's Pitch Lake, one of the world's largest, and bathe in the onsite sulfur baths. Continue to central Trinidad to the Sadhu Temple in the sea, Hanuman Murti, and a local pottery shop.

Get off the beaten path and explore southern Trinidad. After a convenient hotel pickup in Port-of-Spain, stop by Chaguanas, home to much of the island’s East Indian population. Tour a local ashram and feast on a delicious roti before visiting the tiny village of La Brea and its massive lake of natural asphalt. Finish the tour atop San Fernando Hill, a perfect spot for panoramic photo.

Experience the capital of Trinidad and Tobago like a local when you book this customizable walking tour. With your “lokafyer” guide, explore the streets and attractions of Port of Spain with the perspective of someone like a friend showing you around the city. Learn about the local culture and tell your guide if there are any specific places that you want to visit.

When your cruise ship docks in Port of Spain, know that you have your shore excursion booked ahead; no last-minute scrambling. Embark on a private walking tour with a dedicated guide, aimed at showing you the highlights of Port of Spain. Follow a carefully curated itinerary that includes visits to the Queen’s Park Savannah, the Historical Museum, and a drive up the Northern Range. Enjoy a “bake n shark” traditional sandwich on the beach at Maracas Bay with some free time to relax.

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Trinidad this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Asa Wright Nature Center, a 1,500 acre (607 hectare) nature resort and research facility. Explore its trails while watching for the hundreds of species of birds, mammals, amphibians, and butterflies that call the center home.

Castara Bay is located off the leeward coast of Tobago and set in the small fishing village of Castara. This small beach is one of the island’s hidden gems. When you are not enjoying the sparkling blue water, you can enjoy the sandy beach shaded by many palm trees and coconut trees, or watch the fishermen preparing the nets to bring in their daily catch. Some visitors have even helped with the nets–an experience in an of itself. Visitors to Castara Bay have fallen in love with it stating things as “tropical small island cove,” and “fell in love with the place [and] will be back. If you are looking to experience the unspoilt beauty of the island, Castara Bay is a must see! Snorkeling, swimming, relaxing…Be sure to bring your sunscreen as the Tobago sun can be very hot. This tour includes a professional, licensed guide and an air-conditioned vehicle. **Swimming & Snorkeling is included, but optional, of course, based on your preferences.**

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Trinidad’s Maracas Valley on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Yerette, the home of a couple that has been turned into a hummingbird sanctuary and enjoy tea and a delicious meal—it’s included in the tour price. Then travel by boat into the Caroni Swamp and search among the mangroves for Caroni’s national bird, the Scarlet ibis, and other animals.