15 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 (8 days)
USD5,950 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Forrest Rowland
Tour Price (Per person): USD5,950 (GBP4,550 * EUR5,228 * AUD9,039)
Single Supplement: USD390 (GBP298 * EUR343 * AUD592)
This tour pairs with: Tobago Extension - Relaxed Tropical Island Birding - Houston Audubon Society 2026
The tropical islands of Trinidad and Tobago, lying just off the coast of north-eastern Venezuela, offer one of the richest and most accessible birding experiences in the entire Caribbean. Their unique position at the gateway to South America, coupled with a remarkable diversity of habitats—from coastal wetlands and lowland forests to lush mountains—creates an exceptional setting for both resident and migratory birds.
This specially designed tour for the Houston Audubon Society showcases the very best of Trinidad, with excellent accommodations set within prime birding habitat. Participants will enjoy unforgettable encounters with iconic species such as the commanding Bearded Bellbird, dazzling Scarlet Ibis, striking Trinidad Motmot, glittering Tufted Coquette, and the critically endangered Trinidad Piping Guan.
For those wishing to extend their adventure, a dedicated Tobago extension has been arranged. This offers the chance to experience the island’s own unique charm and birdlife, completing the picture of why this twin-island nation is regarded as one of the world’s great tropical birding destinations. Photographers, too, will be spoiled for choice: not only are macaws, toucans, tanagers, motmots, and hummingbirds abundant, but the scenery itself provides a spectacular backdrop to every outing.
Trinidad Piping Guan; Trinidad Motmot; Scarlet Ibis; Green-throated Mango; Tufted Coquette; Long-billed Starthroat; Ruby-topaz Hummingbird; Bearded Bellbird; Guianan Trogon; American Pygmy Kingfisher; Lilac-tailed Parrotlet; Channel-billed Toucan; Red-bellied Macaw; Black-faced Anthrush; White-bellied Antbird; White-flanked Antwren; White-bearded & Golden-headed Manakins; Speckled & Turquoise Tanagers; Red-breasted Meadowlark; Yellow-hooded Blackbird; Moriche Oriole; Purple Honeycreeper.
Red-rumped Agouti; Red-tailed Squirrel; Silky Anteater
lowland rain forest, beaches, savanna, wetland, coastal, swamp
warm to hot with a chance of some rain
Up to 10 with 1 Rockjumper tour leader
MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.
An easy, enjoyable birding vacation. our Relaxed series of tours are designed to focus on having an enjoyable holiday with a bird and wildlife focus. Where possible; we have reduced or removed long drives, single night stays and poor/rustic accommodation. We have also sought to reduce or remove difficult hikes, narrow/muddy trails and otherwise oppressive environmental conditions. Early starts and night birding are mostly optional, and we will not spend much time searching for difficult and/or skulking species. These tours are not suitable for hardcore birders and listers, or dedicated photographers.
Comfortable to very comfortable.
Undemanding. A few elusive species that may require some extra time/effort.
Spectacled Caiman
Good to very good. Dedicated feeders at multiple sites
Bobby, our guide, was a solid & knowledgeable leader. His demeanor tends to be quiet & reserved, which worked for this group but may not work with all group dynamics. The lodging for this trip was a bit more rustic than I expected. The local guides used on this trip were excellent & offered additional intel into sightings or hot spots to explore. The group got all endemics possible & overall was a very good trip.
Thanks Stephan for a fantastic tour. The stay at the Monastery was especially memorable.
Great lead
Stu is a personable, helpful, and organized guide and was a pleasure to travel with. He was ready to help not only with finding and identifying birds, but also with little problems that popped up during our trip, as they so often do. Our local guide was likewise consistently friendly and helpful. My main concern is that on this trip, as on past Rockjumper trips, there doesn't seem to be any effort to vet the physical ability of potential group members, and as a result those of us who are prepared for the experience are held back by those who are physically not ready for it. I know that trips are rated on the website in regards to the level of exertion required, but this does not seem to help -- I have been on multiple tours with people who are not physically capable of maintaining a steady level of exertion while birding. This is not fair to those of us who are.
Despite the heat and humidity, Guyana is a magical place with gorgeous rainforests and savannahs and lots of beautiful birds and the wonderful giant anteater. Lev Frid was a wonderful guide full of great enthusiasm. I especially appreciated his patience in helping everyone get a good view of the birds. He is a joy to travel with. Our local guide was also great and a lot of fun to be around and so helpful as well in identifying the different birds. Also a special shout out to Leroy, who helped us on the last full day of birding; he was great. The drivers Renford and Devon were awesome as well.
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