10-Day, 2-Island Classic AWNC & Cuffie River Retreat with Leatherback Turtles
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- Travel with AWNC’s expert guides, who share robust knowledge and friendly, world-class guiding skills
- Savor six nights at the classic AWNC; relish morning coffee and birding on the famous verandah
- Gain exclusive access to enigmatic Oilbirds in the grotto of Dunston Cave, on the Centre’s grounds
- Witness skies turned crimson with thousands of Scarlet Ibis coming in to roost in Caroni National Park
- Special for Leatherback Turtle nesting season, visit Matura Beach at sunset to watch females come ashore to lay eggs, April through July ... by June there is also the incredible chance to witness hatchlings
- Arrive to a frenzy at the lodge’s feeders, perfect for observation and photography
- Enjoy creative tropical architecture; let the breeze be your ventilation in this peaceful mountain retreat
- Marvel at dinner guests that may include — just outside — a White-tailed Nightjar or the Common Potoo
- Visit Tobago’s historic Main Forest Ridge Preserve and Little Tobago Island
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Welcome to Trinidad! Upon arrival at Piarco International Airport, you are met by an AWNC guide who drives you from the bustling metropolis to the quiet seclusion of the Centre, about an hour’s trip up into the Northern Range. Lush forests of the Arima Valley offer u...
Commonly Found at the Feeders: White-chested Emerald; White-necked Jacobin; Blue-chinned Sapphire; Rufous-breasted and Little Hermits; Copper-rumped Hummingbird; Crested Oropendola; Bluegray, Palm, White-lined, Silver-beaked, and Turquoise Tanagers; Barred Antshrike; ...
This morning begins with 6:00 AM coffee and tea served on the verandah. A Centre naturalist is on duty to help you spy as many as 40 life birds before breakfast! After breakfast, enjoy an introductory walk on the Centre’s Discovery Trail, learning more about the fores...
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Enjoy your morning at the Asa Wright Nature Centre. With 200 acres of grounds, you’ll be able to round out your list and bask in the serenity of the forest.
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This morning you say goodbye to the wonderful staff of AWNC and embark on the journey to Tobago.
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We are a dynamic travel company committed to conservation. We have stayed small so that we can manage operations on passion and personal vision; we have strong relationships with our travelers, and the host lodges we visit. Originally founded by Phil and Margaret Schaeffer in 1983, Peg Abbott and her company, Naturalist Journeys, carry on the traditions of Caligo: finding sustainable, quality ecolodges, using local guides, and featuring (where possible) local foods to make for memorable travel.
We are the exclusive United States representative of the famed Asa Wright Nature Centre (AWNC) and Lodge on Trinidad and Tobago and this relationship guides our mission. Trinidad is a marvelous example of ecotourism, where local guides have become top-rate professionals, hospitality services run with ease but retain their island flair, and menus feature local foods. Birding is augmented by a strong sense of place, and visitors make a difference. Collectively, we treasure birding, nature, travel, good food, and good company ― our inspiration in designing unique travel opportunities.
What We Do
Beyond managing every aspect of your travel experience, whether with a group or on an independent journey, we are committed to responsible travel and eco-tourism. We work tirelessly to ensure that our trips benefit the communities in which we travel, and our funds assist local conservation efforts.
Why We Are Different
We have stayed small, and we offer personal service. Our carefully-crafted travel experiences are creative, dynamic, and enduring, inspired by the natural world and the humans we share it with. We relish the art of nature travel, savoring our experience with each creature and landscape. And although birds are our specialty, natural history, scenic appreciation, culture, and geology play a strong role in all of our travels. We share expertise in birding, but blend those skills with other interests, allowing time for personal exploration.
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