Must-Do Tours and Activities for Your Trinidad & Tobago Itinerary
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  • Writer's pictureJacqlyne
    • Sep 28, 2021
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Must-Do Tours and Activities for Your Trinidad & Tobago Itinerary

Updated: Oct 16, 2023

A popular destination for carnival, Trinidad and Tobago is a twin island country located in the Caribbean Sea, known for its diverse culture, beautiful beaches, and lush rainforests.


Trinidad, the larger of the two islands, is home to the capital city of Port of Spain, which is a vibrant city with a mix of colonial and modern architecture. It is also home to many of Trinidad's most popular tourist attractions.


Tobago, the smaller of the two islands, is known for its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful beaches. Tobago is also home to the Main Ridge Forest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Trinidad and Tobago is a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. Below are some of the things you can do while visiting.


Disclaimer

Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.


Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.

Trinidad Island Circle Tour

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.


Duration

7 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8am

Price

$135 per person

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Down South Tour of Trinidad

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. Roundtrip hotel transfer and lunch included.


Duration

7 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8:30am

Price

$106 per person

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Live Steel Drums & Street Food Experience

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. 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.


Duration

2.5 hours

Availability

Tuesday – Thursday at 8:30pm

Price

$75 per person

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Mud Volcano Adventure

Experience a natural mud bath at L’eau Michel Mud Volcano in south Trinidad. Unlike other mud volcanoes in Trinidad, the mud at L’eau Michel is semi solid and liquid enough for visitors to bathe in. The mud flows out through active vents. The mud here is not hot despite what the term ‘volcano’ might suggest, the mud is cool and smooth and so dense it keeps you afloat. This is usually followed by a short 30-minute hike to the southern coast to L’eau Michel Beach. The tour concludes with a stop at the Roti Shop and Debe to experience their Cuisine (Included with the tour). Roundtrip hotel transfer included.


Duration

6 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8am

Price

$103 per person


Sunset Yacht Cruise

Take a cruise up the Northwest Coast of Trinidad and through the Gulf of Paria with this sunset yacht cruise. The yacht is equipped with an outdoor deck and an air-conditioned interior and rum punch and snacks will be provided. You'll even get the chance to stop along the way to swim in the warm waters; if you’re lucky, you may even spot some Hawksbill turtles.


Duration

3 hours

Availability

Wednesdays at 4pm

Price

$115 per person


Day Trip to Las Cuevas Beach

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. Roundtrip hotel transfer included.


Duration

5 hours

Availability

Everyday at 9am

Price

$68 per person

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Discover Scuba Diving

Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. It is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.


Duration

4 hours

Availability

Everyday at 9am

Price

$70 per person

Alternative

Night Dive - $55 per person plus the cost of equipment if rented (up to $40)


Buccoo Reef Glass Bottom Boat Tour

See beautiful Buccoo Reef from a different vantage point in this glass-bottom boat tour with morning or afternoon departures. With guidance from your captain and crew—plus snorkeling gear, masks, and life jackets provided—dive under water and admire exotic fish, coral gardens, and sea grass. You’ll also stop at Nylon Pool, a famous shallow sandy area in the middle of the sea, where you can walk, float, or swim. Roundtrip transportation is also included.


Duration

3.5 hours

Availability

Everyday at 10am and 1pm

Price

$66 per person

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Avocat Waterfall Tour & Beach Stop

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). Roundtrip hotel transfer included.


Duration

6 hours

Availability

Everyday at 7:30am and 8am

Price

$103 per person

Alternative

Paramin Mountains Jeep Tour

Tour the amazing Paramin mountains in the majestic Northern Range in local Jeeps (not for the faint-hearted, it is very steep and the jeeps rustic). Experience life in a remote agricultural mountain village and breathtaking panoramic views, guided by a community guide. Roundtrip hotel transfer included.


Duration

4 hours

Availability

Everyday at 9am

Price

$88 per person


Caroni Wetlands Sunset Boat Tour

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Trinidad this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the country’s largest mangrove, Caroni Swamp, and navigate its maze-like waterways in a traditional local boat. Watch for birds, mammals, and reptiles, and search among the wetlands for Caroni’s national bird, the Scarlet ibis.


Duration

3 hours

Availability

Everyday at 3pm

Price

$58 per person

Alternative


Caroni Bird Sanctuary

Admire local birds from a boat on this tour of the Caroni Bird Sanctuary. Depart from your hotel in a private taxi and make your way to the bird sanctuary. Accompanied by a guide, board a flat-bottomed boat and admire the natural wildlife. Spot the scarlet ibis, Trinidad’s national bird.


Duration

3.5 hours

Availability

Everyday from 8am-3pm

Price

$62 per person

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