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Rain Forest Tour #1 -
Gilpin Trace & Argyle Falls
Rainforest Tour #2
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Bon Accord Mangroves
& Bucco Swamp
Grafton Caledonia &
Arnos Vale /
Little Tobago
/ Birding Packages
The Tour:
There are a number of trails in the Tobago Main Ridge
Reserve, the oldest natural reserve in the western
hemisphere, however the Gilpin Trace has the
distinction of being the oldest named trail. It is also the
most "well traveled" by tour groups, so depending on what we
find when we get there, we may opt to hike a less traveled
but equally species rich trail nearby.
As we follow the trail we are likely to see several
White-tailed Sabrewing, a large hummingbird which was
formerly very rare but is now slowly recovering in numbers,
though will still be the hikes highlight should we spot one.
Collared Trogons are widespread in the forests and
Blue-backed Manakins are often heard, though
opportunities to actually see them are rather rare.
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Rufous-Tailed Jacamar Image
courtesy of
Roger Neckles |
Since this is a popular trail we
are likely to be sharing it with other birding and nature
enthusiasts, but this is often a great way to share stories of what
lays ahead or behind on the trail, including the Rufous-breasted
Hermit, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, Stripe-breasted Spinetail,
Buff-throated and Olivaceous Woodcreepers, Yellow-breasted
Flycatcher, Fuscous Flycatcher, Plain Ant-Vireo, Redlegged
Honeycreeper, Golden-olive Woodpecker and often resident Great Black
Hawk.
Once off the trail we will drive a
short distance in search of a road side "Roti" stand to pick
up this dish for a light lunch as we make our way to Argyle Falls.
Tobago has a number of
beautiful waterfalls with the Argyle Waterfall being one of the most
scenic.
It’s a tiered climb with cool pools of water perfect for a late
afternoon dip. The pathways are slippery so we'll take our time on
this walk.
Tour Duration: Departure 7:00 a.m. 6 hours approximate
Price: US $100 per person including tax. Minimum of 2
persons.
Includes: Van transfers, guide, Birds of Trinidad and Tobago
Checklist, entry fee for Argyle Falls.
Not Included: Optional guide gratuities not included. Lunch
is not included, however we will stop by a local stand to purchase
Roti or guests can request a quick stop at a supermarket on the way
out of the rainforest to buy food/snack and beverages on the way
from the Gilpin Trail to the Waterfall. Rental of (optional) Wellies
not included.
What to Wear: Light weight long pants are best suited for
rainforest hikes. Good walking shoes with socks are highly
recommended (ones that can take mud). Wellies (Boots can be rented
at entrance to Rainforest and are highly recommended during rainy
season. A change of clothes to keep in the van is advisable during
the rainy season as well (June to December.) You may also want to
consider clothing appropriate to take a dip in the natural pool at
the Argyle Falls.
Packing Considerations: Light back pack with binoculars,
camera, pencil/pen for completing Checklist, bird book, water
bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, Kleenex or TP (there are no
rest rooms available) and a small amount of money (preferably TT)
for the purchase of lunch and renting of Wellies, beach towel. |
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