Port of Spain Tours
Coastal Tour of Trinidad
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Ages 3-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Maracas Beach


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up at hotels in Port of Spain and environs. Any pick-up outside of Port of Spain requires an additional cost.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 22374P12

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 22374P12

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        • VolAuVent
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Explore Tobago with someone who really knows what they are talking about and entertains you at the same time.
          What a beautiful island. This tour ensures you get to see all the highlights so you feel totally connected with the island and its people. Our entertaining wildlife guru Edith collected us at our hotel and off we went to spend a very interesting day together. Apart from appearing to know every person and all wildlife personally, while explaining sites and history, Edith was such an interesting and entertaining guide. After other guests cancelled at short notice, we were fortunate to be just two persons joining her whole day island tour. We learned about trees and protected forest, birds, food, waterfalls, history and stopped for a very affordable lunch in a tree house restaurant. The food was so tasty and we ate looking out to sea. Perfect. We'd enjoyed the company of Island Experiences' Khaleel in Trinidad and now we had the same good feelings with Edith, who is full of knowledge and humour. This is a great tour.
          Written February 7, 2025
        • mayshauntg
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Waterfall and Beach
          The trip was amazing. Our tour guide Derrem brought us good vibes. The views was amazing, and a time was had. The hike was on the easier side and the beach was a nice way to end the excursion.
          Written February 5, 2025
        • VolAuVent
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          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          An itinerary that provides for a day out with wide ranging interests
          We’d just had two fabulous tours with this company. The itinerary for this third tour is very good but it just didn’t have the same good vibe that we’d experienced. For starters, we were on our way to pick up the second group when our guide Clyde mentioned tipping. Honestly, this is a real turn off. Yes, we would have naturally offered a tip for good service, and we did anyway. But to hear this before we’ve even left town is really not good. Next, the guide’s voice was a bit too soft to understand. I did once ask him to speak up. I expect to hear a Trinidad accent force, but not looking at your guests and speaking softly meant that much information was sadly lost. Finally, my partner was disappointed not to be offered water as we had been on the Island Experiences tour the day before. We did bring water ourselves but would have appreciated more. We did get to buy some later, but more of that in a moment. Let’s talk about the itinerary, which I actually thought was well planned. The first stop was at a large covered market. This was very interesting- seeing many foods I didn’t even know existed. The vendors were all so happy to explain what they were selling in a kind and proud way. Nobody tried to force you to buy anything. It was all relaxed. A good stop. The second stop was at the Hindu temple in the sea, and also a burial site for the different styles of burial between muslims, Hindus and others. Quite fascinating, as was the explanation of small but beautiful Temple Of The Sea. A good stop. The third stop was at an inland temple, so ornately decorated and towered over by a huge statue of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman. This is the second biggest in the world. We walked around the area and learned more about the history and customs. It was a good stop. The fourth stop was for a roadside sit down roti and drink. Bring cash for this stop as cards are not accepted. The fifth stop was at a shop near the pitch lake, where we were advised to buy flip-flop shoes and water. The largest flip flops were too small for me so I took the largest I could get. No worries at all. The sixth stop was at the pitch lake. It’s not a tar lake. Pitch is more solid. Our guide Vikki was one of a kind. Never a dull moment with Vikki. She explained all about the lake, surrounding nature, industry, everything. We walked right to the centre of the lake, which is mostly solid, leaving our flip flops to take their punishment. Vikki went out of her way to ensure we had the full experience and have some interesting demos. An interesting stop, and a very different experience. Tips - For the temples, ensure your shoulders and knees are covered. Island Experiences does explain this but one couple missed it. We had already departed their hotel and had to return shortly after to change. Perhaps the guide should have noticed earlier. - Take cash for the food stop - Take several bottles of water Tips for the pitch lake visit - Be prepared to paddle in water during parts of your visit. Don’t wear trousers or a dress too far below the knee. - If you have your own waterproof shoes, do wear them. Crocs would be ideal. One guest had his flip flops pull apart on several occasions and was understandably very frustrated by this. The pitch strangely does not stick to shoes, though some managed to stick to one of my heels and took a lot of scrubbing to remove. - Don’t follow too close to the person in front. One person, wearing very nice clothing, had pitch / sulphur water flicked over her very nice outfit. Alternatively, pack separate clothes for Hindu and lake visits. - The lake is said to offer a swimming possible. In practice, you would have to get changed before you enter the area as you would want to get changed while standing on the pitch. Clothes and towel would be ruined. Also, there are no showers in which to clean up afterwards. Finally, you’d be in a very small water channel, so swimming really isn’t an option.
          Written January 20, 2025
        • VolAuVent
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great day out with plenty to see and do. Very happy we chose this tour to get closer to Trinidad history and nature.
          This tour gave us an insight into Port Of Spain centre, a food and swim stop at Caracas Beach and a swamp boat tour to see colourful birds. The day before, we had taken the Island Experiences street food tour with guide Khaleel. How fortunate we were to spend more time with Khaleel on this eight hour tour. He continued to educate and entertain us in his highly professional guided manner. Lucky us. The first part of the tour took us to several places around Port Of Spain. We’d walked on our own in some areas the day before. Now it was time to revisit and develop a better understanding of the history of this city and its well preserved buildings. We toured by car and made plenty of stops to get out, walk and explore and take photographs. We were off to a good start. The second part of the tour took us up and over the nearby mountains, pausing at several lookouts to admire the spectacular views. All this time we were engaged in conversation with Khaleel. We then drove down to a popular sandy bay that was full of life and, equally importantly, full of buzzing street food restaurants. After trying shark and bake for the first time, it was time for a swim. Even in January the sea temperature was very pleasant, as was the sand beneath me. A word about the waves…every so often on this day, the waves would rise up to around twelve feet high before crashing down. I’m used to such conditions and enjoyed swimming out through the waves and ducking down when necessary. After meeting precisely on time to depart the beach, we headed for a famous swamp and nature reserve. Here we boarded open boats carrying around thirty people. We set off in our boat on a somewhat dull waterway. Where were all the birds? Not to worry, later we turned into the nature reserve and there were the most brightly coloured birds. A magnificent and very enjoyable sight. All-in-all this was a very varied day with much to see, do and enjoy. So much of that was due to our wonderful guide Khaleel. He’d been a star during our food tour and he was excellent yet again during our day tour. Thank you Khaleel for your professionalism. TIPS - Do take your swimming costume to enjoy a swim at the beach - Rain can appear quite suddenly so do take an umbrella. If there is a downpour during the boat trip to the bird reserve, the boat guys will open up a large plastic sheet for the passengers to hold above their heads. It works but having an umbrella for when there is light rain and no plastic sheet is worthwhile. The boat floor can get quite wet so waterproof shoes are a bonus. - Take binoculars for bird viewing.
          Written January 20, 2025
        • VolAuVent
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Food tour heaven
          I’ve taken a few food tours in my lifetime and always find them enjoyable. With this in mind, my partner chose this evening street food tour in Port Of Spain, Trinidad, and I tagged along. From the very first smiling welcome by our guide Khaleel, I knew we were on to something special. After arriving exactly on time, he took us to an area that was vibrant with street food stalls and expertly guided and advised us on what was going on around us. If we had passed this area without a guide, we would have walked by it all in five minutes. Instead, our minds and tastebuds were enlightened in the most wonderful way. I got to try many new foods and understood what was behind them. It was an adventure. I love learning new things and here I learned a lot. We later moved to another part of the town and enjoyed another type of cuisine. More was on offer but we had to decline, despite having shared a good amount of food to avoid feeling full too early. We were too full to continue, but very happy with what had gone before. We also spent some guided time with a man selling a variety of juices, juices like I’d never tasted before. The vendor was so very helpful in explaining the fruits in the drinks and showing us pictures of the fruits. It was hugely educational and we sampled many new tastes. A few words about our wonderful guide Khaleel. He is at the top of his game and carefully explains everything and makes it so interesting. He never blurts out a string of words, he engages with you. He also has a culinary background so when he describes foods, he does so with knowledge and passion. He also speaks very clearly so you will understand everything without straining to hear. This was a fabulous evening in the hands of a charming and expert guide. Do you need to eat beforehand, in case you sample just a few things? No. Do you need to avoid eating beforehand so you have capacity to enjoy the generous and varied food provided? Yes. Can I recommend this tour to anyone interested in food and who wants to get close to Trinidad and Tobago culture? Most definitely.
          Written January 20, 2025
        • underwatergirl
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great local team who organises great tailor made trips in Trinidad
          We had 2 tours with the island experiences: one in the city, then Maracas beach for lunch and then in the afternoon the Caroni lake (with Mike). The second one passing through a local market, hindu temples and the Pitch Lake (with Khaleel). Both very knowledgeable and friendly and great drivers too. We felt at ease and comfortable with both for 8 hours :-) Both the Caroni Lake trip and the Pitch Lake are unmissable because they are very unique. You will never see scarlet ibis birds in flocks in the trees and you will never see natural tar and walk over it. Its really strange. Dominique and team at head office also tried to arrange a last minute chocolate farms visits for us (which was not possible, but you can get the chocolates from all over the island at the shop in the Normandy hotel - highly recommended). Overall we are really thankful for two great and safe days full of delicious food. We are vegan and there were enough options as well. Would highly recommend and would do the hiking tours, but we ran out of time... see you next time.
          Written January 12, 2025
        • alanlT6766HQ
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highlights Tour of Port of Spain, Trinidad. Review by A Luke
          My wife and I did the Highlights Tour of Trinidad on 7th January 2025. This was a homecoming visit for my wife, whose father was Trinidadian. Our guide, Khaleel was incredibly knowledgeable, personally and friendly. He packed a lot into this tour. For an additional fee, we were picked up and dropped off at the airport, as we were there on a day trip. We stopped at Independence Avenue, Brian Lara Promenade, Catholic Cathedral on the end of the promenade, Parliament building, National Library, Halls of Justice, National Academy of Arts, Queens Park to see the Magnificent Seven, Queens Park Cricket Ground, Fort George and Maracas Beach. A very rich, diverse and wonderful experience in the expert hands of Khaleel, who stopped at vantage points, to take photos of places of interest and made good recommendations of eating places. Khaleel was superb and the Highlights Tour was excellent and I do think that Island Experience should update their description of the tour, as it is undersold. Highly recommended if you intend to do a day trip to Trinidad from Tobago.
          Written January 8, 2025
        • jinyaoo
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Friendly and professional service
          Kaleel is a knowledgeable and friendly guide, courteous and professional. The tour is well planned and covered the most interesting spots in the area.
          Written January 6, 2025
        • cristiandragosn
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          You have to do this!
          We've spent excellent time with Mrs. Podasta as guide. She's a very good driver, as well. Great view from top of the mountain!
          Written January 6, 2025
        • tamethad
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exciting Mud Volcano Experience
          Tour guide was very knowledgeable and knew the trail very well. Heads up - it is about 13k/roughly 7+ miles but you can go at your own pace. Be sure to wear shoes that you can throw away.
          Written January 3, 2025
        • Christy M
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun tour
          Super fun tour with Enya, who brought a great energy throughout the day and was really kind. We had a lovely drive around Port of Spain and especially loved the beauty of the “seven” gorgeous historic buildings along the Savannah. Then we had a nice drive through the rainforest to Maracas Beach, which was so gorgeous. We loved the bake n shark with pineapple and tamarind. Great intro to a fab country. Thanks Enya!
          Written December 30, 2024
        • UteA732
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Interesting but not worth the costs…. Cheaper on Viator!
          Interesting tour of Trinidad. You can book this cheaper through Viator. Kevin, our Guide was very knowledgeable and took us to all the popular sites. I don’t think it is worth $137 for two people.
          Written December 30, 2024
        • UCFKnightsFan
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour!
          This was a great relaxing boat tour! The Winston Nanan Caroni Bird Sanctuary is a beautiful pristine area. The tour was in a pirogue through the brackish waters of the swamp and wetlands. We saw common tree boas, American flamingos, snowy egrets, great egrets, blue herons, yellow-crowned night herons, tricolored herons, tropical screech owls, and scarlet ibis. Over 186 species of birds call this bird sanctuary home. There are lots of other pirogues leaving at the same time. Towards the end of the tour, all the pirogues come together and tether to large sticks in the water, where we stay stationary for a while watching everything around us. The tour operator provided us with a small bag of chips. The weather was perfect. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Island Experiences is not actually conducting this tour. They are simply picking you up and dropping you off. The driver was great! Overall, I enjoyed this calm relaxing tour and I recommend it!
          Written December 29, 2024
        • UCFKnightsFan
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          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tour not as advertised
          This is a hard review for me to write. Khalil, our tour guide was exceptional….knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. He is why I gave the review a 2. There were about 20 people on this tour. I was picked up promptly at my hotel at the designated time of 9:00 AM. Allegedly, the tour start time was delayed due to guests coming from Tobago on the ferry. If this was the case, then the tour should have been extended by the length of time we were delayed, instead of rushing through everything. They also need to change the wording in the posting to ensure accuracy. Independence Square - Stop: 20 minutes We drove through it / around it. There was no stopping. Khalil said something was happening in the Basilica so we could not go in. Queen's Park Savannah - Stop: 20 minutes We drove around it. We stopped on Maraval Road to see houses. They dropped us off and we walked past big houses and then they picked us up. Royal Botanical Gardens - Stop: 30 minutes We stopped here ONLY for a quick restroom break. National Museum and Art Gallery - Stop: 30 minutes We drove past it. There was no stopping. Fort King George - Stop: 20 minutes We did not go. Khalil said there was a landslide and we would not be able to go up there. We stopped at the Lady Young Road Viewpoint instead. Maracas Beach - Stop: 60 minutes This was the highlight. We did stop here. We had the opportunity to eat lunch, lay on the beach, and swim. The tour listing should not say “Includes food tastings……” when food tastings are not included. Lunch at Maracas Beach was at our own expense. Thank you Khalil for being a great guide! Island Experiences: Get better organized!
          Written December 29, 2024
        • Steve J
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great way to see scarlet ibis.
          A great tour. We saw many more birds than I expected, along with crabs snakes and bats, which I didn't expect to see at all. The tour guide was very knowledgeable.
          Written December 29, 2024
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        Lisa G
        Trinidad and Tobago1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023 • Family
        The trip down the islands was beautiful. The boat ride was smooth and the captain and crew of the Yacht, Finesse, were professional and friendly. We swam in Scotland Bay in warm, calm waters. We even got a 5-minute swimming lesson on how to float and tread water properly. A wonderful experience indeed.
        Written August 16, 2023
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        Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to know that you had a wonderful experience with us. Hope to have you again in the near future in sweet T&T.
        Written September 21, 2023
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        KFC186338
        London, UK20 contributions
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        Sep 2023 • Friends
        The trip down the five islands was fantastic. Our guide (Jenelle) definitely knows her history and answered all questions in the hot sunshine on a speeding boat. She also handles the pick-ups & traffic with ease and doesn't get flustered. The boat ride was smooth and the captain and crew of the Yacht, were professional and friendly. We swam in Scotland Bay and Turtle Bay in warm, calm waters and use of the rubber raft. We even got free shots from the 'bartender'. Plenty of pictures were taken indeed! We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone!
        Written September 8, 2023
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        Much appreciation for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your time with us :). Hope to have you again in the near future. Safe Travels!
        Written September 21, 2023
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        Ashley G
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        Jun 2018 • Couples
        Jenelle and Dareem made this tour a blast! Not only were they great tour guides, but they treated us as friends. The sights themselves were gorgeous and we had a great time at all of the beaches! We would highly recommend this trip to our friends and if you like a day of beautiful drives, relaxation, and delicious food. Thanks so much!
        Written June 26, 2018
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        Tony H
        London, UK1 contribution
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        Jan 2025 • Couples
        Excellent trip, very courteous driver/guide, and very informative. Highly recomended. Enjoyed it very much. Good company to go with.
        Written February 1, 2025
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        Shivanie G
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        Nov 2023 • Family
        The tours were amazing. Drivers were courteous, and very insightful. The Admin staff was very helpful on ensuring that we were able to embark on these tours. Very professional staff.
        Written December 11, 2023
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        Thank you for your review. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your time & what our beautiful islands have to offer. Hope to have you again in sweet T&T.
        Written December 21, 2023
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        Pat R
        London, UK25 contributions
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        May 2023 • Solo
        Nice trip with excellent host Derream (please excuse my spelling). Good value.
        Car broke down briefly at top end at Blanchiseusse but that allowed time for a river swim.
        Las Cuevas beach and Maracas visited with lovely bake shark at the former and another swim.
        Good choice of excursion although premium to pay if not enough people.
        Written May 24, 2023
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        Mayowa
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        Mar 2019 • Solo
        The title says it all. Island Experiences took me on an afternoon beach tour of Maracas Beach, Las Cuevas, and Blanchisseuse. I decided to go in the last minute but the tour had already begun. Fortunately, the team at Island Experiences were more than accommodating. They helped me to secure a ride to Maracas where I met with the tour guide Stefan and from there it was easy and breezy. Relaxing on the beach at Las Cuevas was really a treat...the water was calm that day and it wasn't too cold.

        Next, we headed off to Blanchisseuse which might be one of the most picturesque places I've ever been to in my life. There was also a small area where the ocean met the river and you could see different wildlife that survived in a small brackish(when salt and fresh water mix) pond.

        I'd recommend Island Experiences for any planned excursion in Trinidad and Tobago. They're more than welcoming and by the end of the day, you'll feel part of the family.
        Written March 10, 2019
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