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    Tobago Forest Reserve

    248 Reviews
    #3 of 77 things to do in Tobago
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    Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Forests
    11. 280638, -60. 585973, Tobago
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    Established in 1763 to combat European deforestation of the island, this was the Western Hemisphere's first forest reserve.
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    11. 280638, -60. 585973, Tobago
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Main Ridge Forest Reserve

    This is the oldest protected rainforest (in Lans Fourmi) in the Western hemisphere and Tobagonians are very proud of this. This tour took us along the Gilpin trail. We only hiked for an hour but it was really magical. Saw the parrot-apple. Found a leaf...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank LeroyRKG
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great tour

    Had a 3 hour tour with Fitzroy who was extremely knowledgeable about all wildlife and the rainforest itself, he was also able to make bird sounds to attract the birds. We saw MottMotts, parrots, 4 varieties of, hummingbirds and their nests, squirrels, massive ants and...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Cheeselover3
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Wonderful natural park

    We were here twelve years ago and were very pleased to see it was still in excellent natural condition. We went with the same guide we had on the first trip and it was a wonderful experience. We saw many birds and a huge number...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank simcoe22
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Who Knew?

    The star that is 'Elvis of Tobago' (*cue mad laugh) was our guide, and the kids loved it and him! We piled into his aircon mini bus for a day out; we'd already had one successful trip a few days earlier, so called in his...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Vanessacalling
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Junior Thomas guide

    We recently paid a visit to the Tobago Forest Reserve and were guided through it by one of the recognised guides Junior Thomas. We met him at the entrance to the Gilpin Trail and after negotiating a price (200 TT each - discounted because we...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Valwynn
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Stunning, don't miss a hike here!

    We took a guided tour with Fitzroy Quamina and it was an amazing experience. We didn't see any other hikers on our 3 hour hike through the rainforest! We did see a number of birds, including hummingbirds and a hummingbird nest, mot mots and their...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank ryankrieg
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Birding with Newton George

    Whether you are a serious "birder" or not, Newton George is the go-to expert on the island and there's a reason for it. Newton is the bird whisperer! His knowledge, ability to locate and call birds is outstanding. While there are no guarantees with birding,...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Boston38
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Rainforest hike with Fitzroy Quamina

    Yesterday we decided to go for a rainforest hike with our 3 8-10 year old girls. While driving to the forest we were stopped by Fitzroy Quamina. He was amazing. He lead us on a hike in the rain forest pointing out great birds, flora...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Dreamer57018
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Tour with Fitzroy Quamina

    We did a hike with Fitzroy Quamina who was incredibly nice, super knowledgeable, and really, really patient. Afterwards we had our best meal yet at his niece’s house, and then a great swim in a pool under a waterfall (not the one everyone goes to...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank jeremyw225
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    great hike and dinner too!

    A great hike to see birds, followed by a wonderful home cooked meal. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to see another side of Tobago.

    Date of experience: February 2019
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    7 January 2019|
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    Response from Stuarty1090 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, I feel it would be possible to do the trail without a guide but it was really helpful as we wouldn't have been able to identify the wildlife without Fitzroy. I am unsure on pricing but we were roughly 300TT$ each for a... More
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    Response from 702catherines | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure as we did it as a cruise excursion
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