Tobago - Relaxed Tropical Island Birding - Houston Audubon Society 2026

22 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026 (4 days)

USD1,950 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Forrest Rowland

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Tour Price (Per person): USD1,950 (GBP1,493 * EUR1,718 * AUD2,829)

Single Supplement: USD320 (GBP245 * EUR282 * AUD464)

Flight costs: USD50 (GBP38 * EUR44 * AUD73)

 

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.

Top Birds

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.

Top Mammals

Red-rumped Agouti; Red-tailed Squirrel; Silky Anteater

Habitats Covered

lowland rain forest, beaches, savanna, wetland, coastal, swamp

Expected Climate

warm to hot with a chance of some rain

Max Group Size

Up to 10 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

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.

Accommodation

Comfortable to very comfortable.

Ease of Birding

Undemanding. A few elusive species that may require some extra time/effort.

Other Attractions

Spectacled Caiman

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good. Dedicated feeders at multiple sites

What our clients say about us

Dušan Brinkhuizen
CC, Puerto Rico - Forgotten Greater Antilles 2026

We saw all 19 endemics as well as all of those where splits may be likely in the future. Dušan is a tireless guide. Never gives up for the best view. Our local guide, Alcides, has astonishing eyes and ears and knows every inch of his island! Cannot imagine a better local guide. Also, wish to put in a good word for our driver to and from the airport, Carlos. Please keep Carlos on board. Great trip. My shortest birding trip and, I learned, too short for me—could have stayed longer.

André Bernon
CM, Thailand - Southern Extension II 2025

While the birding was more difficult, the guides knowledge on where to search for some of the key species. Helped the group find a number of very interesting species of birds.

Robert Wilcox
JM, Guatemala - Specialities of Central America 2026

Tour was wonderful. Loved everything. Very well organised and super localities. Anna is a superstar, she was invaluable

Glen Valentine
MW, Indonesia - Buru Extension II 2025

The Buru extension following the RWPI Cruise was fantastic. I feel sorry for those on the main tour that did not take this extension. The birds were fabulous, Glen was a superb guide, and the scenery great. Glen did a great job trying to get us on all the birds, even the most rare and elusive. Again, flexibility was a key element in the success of the trip. I can't think of anything about the trip that could be done to improve it.

Stephan Lorenz
YB, China - Southeast in Winter 2026

We chose our China SE in Winter 2026 tour because Stephan is the guide ! Like all the trips we went with him before, we had a great time with him and the team members. Stephan was professional, knowledgable, persistent, energetic and caring. We would definitely tour with him again, in the very near future, we hope !

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