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    Tobago Forest Reserve

    226 Reviews
    #1 of 103 things to do in Tobago
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    Forests, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Nature & Parks
    11. 280638, -60. 585973, Tobago
    +1 868-759-2880
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    “Wonderful walk on Gilpin Trail”

    We had a really good walk with our guide Fitzroy (who tells us he is mentioned on Trip Advisor... read more

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    jslmont
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    “Beautiful”

    Full of lush vegetation and such a scenic drive. It is one of the oldest rainforest in the world... read more

    Reviewed 10 May 2018
    LaShaun R
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    Established in 1763 to combat European deforestation of the island, this was the Western Hemisphere's first forest reserve.

    About Tobago Forest Reserve

    Established in 1763 to combat European deforestation of the island, this was the Western Hemisphere's first forest reserve.
    4.5
    226 reviews
    • Excellent73%
    • Very good22%
    • Average3%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “newton george” (23 reviews)
    “junior thomas” (19 reviews)
    “gilpin trace” (14 reviews)
    LOCATION
    11. 280638, -60. 585973, Tobago
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Wonderful walk on Gilpin Trail

    We had a really good walk with our guide Fitzroy (who tells us he is mentioned on Trip Advisor!). We chose a short walk (2 hours, around 4kms) as we wanted to do other things during the same day. But we could have walked more...More

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    Reviewed 10 May 2018
    Beautiful

    Full of lush vegetation and such a scenic drive. It is one of the oldest rainforest in the world. You are sure to enjoy visiting this natural wonder

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    Reviewed 12 April 2018
    Private tour- relaxing and easy walk Gibson trail

    We chose to go with a private tour recommended by someone at our hotel- his name was Elvis and he took us into the rainforest himself. It was a dryer day so we didn't need to wear boots ( normally you rent them when it...More

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    Reviewed 8 April 2018
    Good Exercise After "Pigging Out" on the Cruise Ship

    Our Seabourn Odyssey cruise ship stopped here and arranged the tour. Randolph was our guide, a very knowledgeable (and religious) guy. The walk in took about 1.5 hours at a very leisurely pace. About an hour to get back. We saw just a few birds,...More

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    Reviewed 23 March 2018 via mobile
    Great Guided tour with Junior Thomas.

    We had a 2hr guided tour with Junior Thomas, who was so animated about the bird life, fauna & flora that it actually lasted 2.5 hrs. Junior advised that as it had not rained for about 5 days we would be fine in our flip-flops...More

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    Reviewed 8 March 2018 via mobile
    A walk on the wild side

    A very educational and eye opening adventure into the depths of Tobago’s forest interior with a well informed guide in the shape of Junior Thomas. An abundance of BirdLife as well as fauna & floral described in detail by an enthusiastic expert. Loved every minute!

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    Reviewed 6 March 2018 via mobile
    Main Ridge National Forest in Tobago

    Mr Thomas is an experienced certified guide with 19 years of service. My sister and I were joined by a Swedish couple for a short tour of the beautiful forest and Mr. Thomas was very kind, careful (we are seniors) and made sure we wore...More

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    Reviewed 5 March 2018
    Going back for the big hike...

    We happened upon the reserve and an excellent guide, Fitzroy, who accompanied us on a short 1/2 hr hike to the 1st waterfall. He is very knowledgeable and shared with us lots of information about the plants and birds. Trinidad and Tobago are amazing for...More

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    Reviewed 1 March 2018
    Tobago rainforest tour with Darlington Chance

    Our day out with Darlington was a very memorable one indeed - he is very knowledgable about the forest and its many inhabitants and is only more than happy to share this knowledge with you spiced up with some of his personal anecdotes. I asked...More

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    Reviewed 27 February 2018 via mobile
    Fabulous

    This is a wonderful place. A proper rainforest with huge numbers of birds. For me a guide was essential to attract and spot the birds. I went back on my own and still had a fun time but didn’t see anything like as many. Hunting...More

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    Marcel B
    22 February 2018|
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    Response from Catherine S | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure as we did it as a cruise excursion
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    Nicholas C
    10 January 2017|
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    Response from Alan D | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry. Yes $TT
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