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Tobago Forest Reserve

Tobago
Ranked #4 of 57 attractions in Tobago
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Forests, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Birdwatching
Description: Established in 1763 to combat European deforestation of the island, this was the Western Hemisphere's first forest reserve.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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New Orleans
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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My husband and I just returned from a week long trip to Tobago and had a wonderful time. One of the highlights was our morning rainforest walk at Gilpin Trace with Junior Thomas (aka Cokie Joe) of Unique Tours Tobago. Despite the pouring rain, we had an excellent and enjoyable time, seeing both the gold and silver and gold waterfalls... More

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Colchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I tour with Harris McDonald jungle tours is a event that will stay with you in life. From great knowledge on bird life and plants to witty banter and laughs. Life skills and fun are his speciality whilst enjoying amazing views and stopping for a local bite to eat. Our event to the cocoa plantation was booked through the The... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

it was full of the most amazing birds and the noise of the parrots was deafing but lovley to see them flying free and not in cages More

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chorley
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great experience with a good guide who really knows his stuff, would recommend. He finds birds where you think there are'nt any which he lets you view in his scope, the forrest can be muddy wellies recommended! but can be hired from Newton. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

Gorgeous, untouched part of the world. Great birds. Go early, and with a guide. More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
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Plenty of wildlife especially birds .The forest is largely unspoilt dense jungle occupying most of the north and west of the island. More

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Guildford, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Peter Cox's knowledge of the local birds and wildlife is surely second to none. Whether you just want to experience the majestic forest or to see Tobago's rarer species Peter is the man to hire. Personable, easy-going and client-focussed he is happy to arrange a trip around your needs. Our family group contained a very keen birdwatcher as well as... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

Spent 3 hours with Junior on the Gilpin Trail. Very good tour with a very good guide. Can only recommend it 100% More

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skipton
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Lovely trip.We went with Newton George ,who is one of the best bird guides in Tobago.His knowledge and ability to spot birds is second to none.You need good footware as the paths can be muddy -you can hire wellies at the start of the trail.Without a guide you will just be taking a forest hike -with Newton the forest comes... More

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Newmarket, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We booked a holiday to Tobago and were very excited to find one of the attractions was the rain forest. However, starting to look at the available tours we started to get a little disillusioned. We both have different disabilities which precluded us from being able to do pre-set tours. Through the internet we found and approached Peter Cox and... More

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