Things to do in Trinidad and Tobago

Immerse yourself in a verdant rainforest lodge in the Arima Valley, where you can watch hummingbirds, toucans, and the rare oilbird from the veranda while waking to a chorus of tropical birds.

Glide through mangrove channels on a sunset boat tour to see hundreds of vivid scarlet ibis return to roost, transforming the green trees into a crimson blanket.

Sink your teeth into the iconic sandwich of fried flatbread piled with shark fillets, fresh lettuce, pineapple, tamarind sauce, and hot pepper at Trinidad's most famous beachside food stall.

Explore the world's largest natural deposit of asphalt, where you can walk across its semi-solid surface and bathe in its warm, mineral-rich pools believed to have healing properties.

Take a glass-bottom boat to Tobago's most famous reef, then swim in the crystal-clear, waist-deep Nylon Pool — a sandbank on the reef said to rejuvenate the skin.

Climb the well-preserved 18th-century British fort with panoramic views of Scarborough and the coastline, featuring a barracks, lighthouse, and fascinating museum of Tobago's history.

Escape to a crescent of golden sand framed by lush rainforest and calm turquoise water, one of Tobago's most pristine and uncrowded beaches perfect for swimming and pelican watching.

Trek through a cocoa and nutmeg plantation into the rainforest to a majestic cascade where you can swim in natural plunge pools surrounded by ferns and heliconia.

At dusk, stand at the mouth of this massive limestone cave to witness an awe-inspiring exodus of over a million insectivorous bats spiraling into the night sky.

Join the queue at this legendary late-night roadside stall for a perfect pair of curried chickpeas sandwiched in soft barra, with pepper, chadon beni, and mango chutney.

Experience Trinidad's pulsating nightlife hub where streetside bars, rum shops, and clubs blast soca and dancehall until dawn, with liming and street food to match.

If visiting during January/February, immerse yourself in the Greatest Show on Earth: massive masquerade bands, steelpan, calypso, and the iconic parade crossing the grand stage of the Savannah.

Walk out to this striking white Hindu temple built on a reclaimed pier by indentured labourer Sewdass Sadhu, symbolising faith and perseverance against colonial injustices.

Wind along the crest of Tobago's ancient rainforest, the oldest legally protected forest in the Western Hemisphere, stopping at viewpoints for breathtaking canopies and rare birdlife like the white-tailed sabrewing hummingbird.

Wander through organic cocoa trees, learn the bean-to-bar process in the island's traditional estate, and taste award-winning single-estate dark chocolate.

Slip into the deep waters off Little Tobago to encounter the world's largest brain coral and graceful manta rays on a drift dive teeming with marine life.

Stroll onto a powdery-white beach with a thatched-roof jetty, gentle turquoise water, and views of the hills; Tobago's most photographed spot also offers kayaking and snorkelling.

Navigate the steep, winding road up to this 1804 bastion for cannon-era architecture, a signal station, and an unbeatable view over Port of Spain and the Gulf of Paria.

Walk the perimeter of the 260-acre Savannah to see a row of ornate early 20th-century mansions — a mix of French, Scottish Baronial, and Moorish architecture — the largest roundabout in the world.

Visit the tallest Hanuman statue outside India, vibrant and towering over the Dattatreya Yoga Centre, surrounded by temples that reflect Trinidad’s Indo-Caribbean heritage.

A quieter alternative to Maracas, this north-coast bay boasts clear water, gentle surf, and a backdrop of lush hills; look for the small sea cave at the end of the sand.

Embark on a challenging day hike through cloud forest and montane elfin woodland to reach 936 metres, rewarding with views of the northern range and possible sightings of the golden tree frog.

Try Tobago's signature dish at a beachside stall: fresh local crab in a rich, spicy coconut curry served with flour dumplings, eaten while watching the sunset over the bay.

Explore an engaging collection of aircraft, tanks, and memorabilia housed in a former US naval air station, telling the story of Trinidad's role in World War II and the Cold War.

Trace the footsteps of a 19th-century French cocoa planter at this charming complex with a restored house, church, and ancient cocoa house, set in a peaceful valley.