Christmas Week at Trinidad's AWNC
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Highlights
- Visit Asa Wright Nature Centre
- Have a chance to see Forty Species such species as Guianan Trogon, Channel-billed Toucan, Chestnut Woodpecker, White-bearded Manakin, Rufousbrowed Peppershrike, and Turquoise and Bay-headed Tanagers.
- Explore an adjacent and very peaceful valley of Trinidad’s Northern Range
- Celebrate Christmas Eve by seeing vivid show of rich magenta
- Experience Birding Tour to Nariva Swamp and Trinidad’s East Coast
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Trip includes
- Airport transfers
- Accommodations for 6 nights
- All meals
- Professional guide services
- Park and program entrance fees
- Miscellaneous program expenses
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Itinerary
Our guides meet all flights arriving at Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport in Port of Spain. Or, for those spending time in the city, we can arrange a pick-up in Port of Spain for the scenic one-hour transfer to the Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge. Expect a wa...
After a day of travel, enjoy a full day right at the Centre without getting into a car. Morning begins with the raucous noise of the Crested Oropendola and a host of other exotic sounds. A first-time visitor might see 20-30 life birds among the 40 or more species ofte...
Today we explore an adjacent and very peaceful valley of Trinidad’s Northern Range. You can choose to hike there on an old road, now a lush trail, from the Blanchisseuse Road just above the Centre, or drive with a guide that shuttles the van around to pick up those wa...
What better way to celebrate Christmas Eve than the vivid show of rich magenta displayed on the wings of thousands of Scarlet Ibis coming in to roost! The Scarlet Ibis was recently portrayed on the cover of a book about the world’s most remarkable birds. This field tr...
Trinidad is one of the most multi-cultural nations in the world, and one of their secrets to getting along is to jump in and celebrate ALL the holidays. There are lights on homes of Hindus, music and song in the streets, and on this day, family feasting. All of this a...
Today is a chance to see more of the country and its special birds and mammals as we wind our way out of the Northern Range to Trinidad’s East Coast and the Nariva Swamp, the largest freshwater herbaceous swamp on the island. This field trip starts with a stop in the ...
Our week of nature, birding, and enjoying Trinidad’s festive culture comes to an end. On Tuesday, those leaving from AWNC may schedule flights out at a time convenient to you, keeping in mind you need to be at the airport at least two and half hours ahead of your flig...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Who We Are
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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What's excluded
- Round-trip airfare to and from Port of Spain, Trinidad
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, drinks from the bar
- Gratuities for guides and personal services.
Transportation & flights
Grand Riviere Extension
Two nights at Grand Riviere is just a great way to continue birding, and also be in a totally new environment. It is a beautiful area, and its pristine forests provide a secure stronghold for the Trinidad Piping-Guan. Once hunted to near extinction, the Trinidad Piping-Guan has been the focus of considerable local conservation efforts. The species has responded well, slowly increasing in numbers and visibility. Scrutinize the wild nutmeg trees that are their preferred feeding habitat. Visitors to the Pawi’s territory also occasionally catch sight of Bat Falcon, Zonetailed Hawk, and Gray-headed and Plumbeous Kites. On the way to Grand Riviere, we bird at the Aripo Agricultural Station, where species of the savannah abound. Enjoy Savanna Hawk and possible Bat Falcon, and water-loving birds such as Pinnated Bittern and White-headed Marsh Tyrant. The birding is excellent in Grande Riviere, and the morning foray may reveal 60 or more species. Much of the birding is done from a wide, forested track, where you can easily
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