15 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 (8 days)
USD5,950 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Forrest Rowland
Tour Price (Per person): USD5,950 (GBP4,478 * EUR5,132 * AUD8,592)
Single Supplement: USD390 (GBP293 * EUR336 * AUD563)
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
Tour was wonderful. Loved everything. Very well organised and super localities. Anna is a superstar, she was invaluable
Great lead
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.
What a great experience! Everything was as you told us in the pre-departure literature, so we were well-prepared. Rob was an excellent tour leader. His vast experience in conservation, core knowledge of birds and bird behavior, and his enthusiasm was generously shared with the group. He modeled proper trail behavior and made sure that everyone “saw the bird”. The local guides were top-notch and took good care of the group. I also learned so much from the better birders in the group. Highly recommended!
Thanks Stephan for a fantastic tour. The stay at the Monastery was especially memorable.