The canadian sea turtle network won the 2007 gold canadian environment award for conservation. Eco tourism tours, turtle watching and night life steelband,calypso, casino. Road trip tt is an outdoor tour, sightseeing, hiking, adventure activity and destination travel service company in trinidad and tobago. Its a scenic and a bit winding drive filled with lush tropical rainforest and glittering ocean views. As of january 15, 2020, our 2island tours are limited to 10 and trinidadonly tours are limited to 8. Engross yourself in the ancient nesting rituals of the sea turtles. I have recommended turtle view in the past but never again. Located in chaguaramas on the countrys northwestern peninsula, the trail meanders gracefully, sometimes rising sharply as it progresses towards its summit. Experience an educational tour that focuses on the natural wonders of the amazing lifestyles of the leatherback sea turtles. It will depart from your hotel in port of spain around 6pm.
Watch as giant leatherback sea turtles climb out of the ocean to lay their eggs under the moonlight. Leatherback turtles are so named because of they have a dark rubbery shell that resembles leather with seven narrow ridges. Trinidad is the second largest leatherback nesting site in the world. The absolute must do, once in a lifetime experience on tobago. This important nesting population is the third largest in the world. Tours can be packaged to suit the clients needs, and are available to any site or attraction in trinidad and tobago. Grande riviere is a rural village situated on the north coast of trinidad. Journey down d islands to the history, flora and fauna rich islets. Join the canadian sea turtle network on our field trip to trinidad in may 2017. Approximately 60% of leatherback turtles that forage in canadian waters during the.
They can grow up to 2180 cm or 5271 inches and weigh a. See more ideas about trinidad, trinidad and tobago and travel. Field trip to trinidad canadian sea turtle network. Was wondering if anyone knows the details do we have to go with a tour. Turtle beach acquired its colloquial title on account of the leatherback turtles that still lay eggs here in the dark of night. All these tours and excursions include collection and return to your tobago hotel or holiday accommodation a supplementary charge may apply to guests staying in outlying areas. Today, nature seekers is renowned for its efforts in protecting the endangered leatherback turtle and providing a unique tour service to visitors. Explore the collection of tiny islands scattered off trinidads northwest peninsula, separated by the sea channels called the bocas del dragon. The best part of all, you are almost guaranteed by nature to see leatherback turtle after turtle, trinidad is home to the second largest nesting colony in the world. Turtle watching adventure leatherback seasonal march august night tour two hour drive to north east coast beach at atlantic sea.
All of the turtles and their eggs are legally protected. There are 5 species of marine turtle in tobago, with the most common being giant leatherback, green and hawksbill. These are the largest of the sea turtles and when nesting can resemble a car. However the area is relatively an undisturbed part of trinidad and is poised for the development of. Itinerary options our 10day, 2island classic tour features time on both trinidad and tobago, with six nights at the asa wright nature centre awnc and three nights at one of two lodges on tobago. Grande riviere nature tour guide association grande. While turtles can be spotted year round through diving and snorkelling in the crystal clear waters and reefs, its hard to beat the sheer spectacle of observing turtles come ashore during the nesting season. Have stayed here a couple times and am always satisfied, jason is great. Turtle watching nature tour port of spain, trinidad. Explore trinidad holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. We also offer seasonal tours such as carnival and other festivals as well as turtle nesting. Then you must join nature seekers as we take you on an exceptional journey to experience the ancient nesting ritual of the majestic leatherback sea turtles. The tour is 5 to 6 hours and takes place from march to august. Click on the tour titles to expand the accordian and view the individual tours in each category.
Join us for turtle watching on matura beach in aprilaugust and enjoy a true experience in nature conservation. For you turtle lovers, turtle nesting period starts from march to august and it is also said to be a good spot for bird watching on the northern side. Trinidad, only seven miles off the coast of venezuela, contains an abundance of species found in northeastern south america, while tobagos avifauna is more aligned to the caribbean. Discover the awe and wonder of the leatherback turtle nesting at night on the beaches of trinidad and tobago. East trinidad which comprise the administrative district of sangre grande and mayarorio claro. Put the tourists of trinidad in a room and youll have an awkward party. Come see nature at its best as you turtlewatch on the shores of matura. The following tours are ideal for visitors staying in tobago. More than 25 years of professional knowledge and experience. This turtle watching gives you the opportunity to see the endangered leatherback turtles coming on to the beach to lay their eggs. Tour companies traveling to trinidad and tobago, trinidad and tobago vacations, and other information about visiting trinidad and tobago.
Leatherback turtles are the most numerous sea turtle species nesting in trinidad in tobago. Turtlewatching in tobago rough guides rough guides. The turtle spends two hours on the shore, laying around a hundred eggs. During peak turtle nesting season 1 march31 august, five of the seven sea turtle species found globally return to trinidads beaches to lay their eggs. Situated on the east coast of trinidad, this tiny village has one of the most popular beaches for this type of activity. The one night we did our tour approximately 700 turtles previously tagged returned to nest, along with the 14 new females which we tagged in our 4 hour stint. Instead, the leatherbacks body is covered with a layer of tough, dark, rubbery skin that resembles leather. Through the efforts of tour guide services to visitors on matura beach, tagging of turtles, and patrolling the group has. Encouraging sustainable economic growth in the community by supporting turtle friendly businesses and tour guides. The fascinating turtle watching experience nature seekers. Two months later, turtle hatchlings emerge especially from june to august. For bathers, this allows the opportunity to combine sea bathing with river swimming in the same location. During peak turtle nesting season 1 march31 august, five of the seven sea turtle species found globally return to trinidad s beaches to lay their eggs.
Absolutely disgusting and he has been extremely rude and obnoxious on top of that. The magic of turtlewatching in trinidad and tobago when to go. Book directly online with live availability, whether youre at a computer or on the go. Hi were going to be in tobago next week and want to go see some turtles. Matura beach turtlewatching experience 2020 trinidad and. The most important nesting sites in trinidad are matura bay, fishing pond, and grande riviere and. On trinidad our tours are based at the worldfamous asa wright nature centre awnc, a charming nature lodge located in a lush 2,000 acre tract of rainforest. Save our sea turtles sos is a registered community based organization, founded in 2000 with an ambitious mission to conserve tobagos sea turtles and their coastal and marine habitat through research, education and ecotourism. The main laying season runs between march and august, and six weeks after the eggs are laid, hatchlings make a dash for the sea. The canadian sea turtle network collects vital data along the migration route that will help preserve these fantastic, marine mammals. Leatherbacks come from as far as africa, canada and the uk to nest on our beaches. Morne catherine tour trinidads most recently discovered birding hot spot. This region represents the new geographic scope for nature seekers.
Turtle view residence is your private get away, your home away from home. Nature seekers matura 2020 all you need to know before you. Turtle beach also known as great courland bay, got its name from the amount of turtles that will come ashore and lay their eggs. For more trip details, please download our information booklet here. Read about a recent network field trip to trinidad here. During these months, trinidad takes on a very important role the second largest leatherback turtle nesting site in. Turtle watching in tobago caribbean travel inspiration. We a true local family business and is operated by expert local guides and skippers all of whom are highly experienced. It gets its name from the large river which runs through it, meeting the sea. Discover the beauties of trinidad and tobago while enjoying your vacation in trinidad and tobago.
You can also assist with the tagging and recording of this ritual. Our tours include visits to the five islands, gaspar grande island, monos island and chacachacare island with the gasparee. From march to september and sometimes outside of these months, five different turtle species nest on trinidad and tobagos beaches. Adults can vary in size from 600 pounds to 2,000 pounds.
Visit nature seekers today for turtle watching tours, turtle tagging tours, nature walks, kayaking tours, waterfall tours all with our experienced and friendly tour guides. And does anyone have details of any recommended ones. Down d islands tours from road trip tt trinidad and tobago. This tour takes you on a drive along another scenic area in trinidad, the north coast. Description of trinidad and tobago nature tours this trinidad and tobago nature tour is a tailor made eco adventure to discover the rich flora and fauna of these two islands, while also including every comfort and time to relax. Going turtle watching both witnessing the nesting ritual, and seeing clutches emerging. Turtle watching in trinidad wild junket adventure travel.
Nature seekers is a communitybased organization founded in 1990 with the aim of protecting nesting leatherback turtles in trinidad and tobago. The endangered leatherback turtles come ashore from march to. Every voyagetour provides an interactive, enjoyable and memorable time. Led by a small group of villagers, who are members of an authorized local turtle protection group, this tour allows you to observe the annual egglaying, and even baby turtles hatching and running toward the sea, without disturbing. Leatherbacks are the largest turtles on earth and can reach up to eight feet long and weigh more than 2,000 pounds.
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