• Home
  • About
  • Listings
    • WHOLE HOUSE RENTAL
    • SUNNY TRINIBNB
    • MASTER ENSUITE
    • COMFY TRINIBNB
  • My TriniExperience
    • Roots and Records Experience
  • Our Partners
  • Contact
  • House Manual
TRINIBNB
  • Home
  • About
  • Listings
    • WHOLE HOUSE RENTAL
    • SUNNY TRINIBNB
    • MASTER ENSUITE
    • COMFY TRINIBNB
  • My TriniExperience
    • Roots and Records Experience
  • Our Partners
  • Contact
  • House Manual

Town & Country

My TriniExperience  - Town & Country
AVAILABLE FROM MAY TO DECEMBER 2019

Package At-A-Glance

Guided tours and roadtrips to a mix of rural destinations and nearby sights/attractions. Ask about our optional day-trip to Tobago.​ This tour is ideal for travellers interested in history and nature.
  • Arima to Las Cuevas, with a visit to Asa Wright Nature Centre
  • The Bamboo Cathedral, Historic Chaguaramas & Macqueripe Bay
  • ​Central Trinidad/Indo-Heritage & Caroni Bird Sanctuary​
​ADD-ON OPTIONS (Additional fees payable)
  • Nighttime Food Tour​
  • Aerial Tour of Port of Spain 
​Package does not include your flight to Trinidad.
Picture
Birdwatching
Picture
Boating
Picture
Hiking/Walking
Picture
Scenics/Photography
Picture
Swimming
BOOK THIS PACKAGE NOW!

The Experiences

Arima to Las Cuevas, with a visit to Asa Wright Nature Centre

Join us for a scenic drive through the lush Arima Valley. At 10:30 am, we'll stop in at the world renowned ​Asa Wright Nature Centre for a guided walk with one of the centre's professional guides.  After lunch*, we'll continue our drive through the tropical rain forest, passing through several cocoa, coffee, and citrus estates. We'll also pass the villages of Morne La Croix, Morne Bleu, Blanchisseuse, La Filette, and finally, Las Cuevas, where we'll stop for an afternoon swim. If time permits, we'll stop at the Maracas lookout for pictures and a taste of local delicacies.

A post shared by TriniBnB (@trinibnb) on Apr 21, 2018 at 12:32pm PDT

Picture
Asa Wright Nature Centre
Credit: @TriniBnB
Picture
Credit: @Dawn Cumberbatch
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • ​Duration: Approximately ten hours (depending on traffic).
  • Bring a swimsuit and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
  • Bring a hat for shade and mosquito repellent for the birdwatching tour.
  • Camera with a good long lens or binoculars recommended for the birdwatching tour.
  • *There will be an additional cost for lunch.

The Bamboo Cathedral, Historic Chaguaramas & Macqueripe Bay
​

We'll start the day early with a drive down to the northwestern peninsula where you'll see sights that played an important role in World War II.. Afterwards, we'll explore Tucker Valley, stroll through the Bamboo Cathedral that leads to the remnants of the  Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS), now commonly known as the Tracking Station. Afterwards, we'll head over to the ziplines, where you can  get a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking beauty at Macqueripe Bay. Highly trained guides will take you along the seven line course, the highest being 100 feet, for a whirlwind ride that takes between forty-five minutes and one hour to complete. To get over the exhiliration of ziplining, we'll cool off in Macqueripe Bay, a former submarine docking station during World War II.​​
Picture
Bamboo Cathedral
Picture
Zip lining in Macqueripe by ZipITT
Picture
Credit: Dawn Cumberbatch

​ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • Duration: Approximately six hours (depending on traffic).
  • PLEASE NOTE: A part of this tour involves zip lining. If you're uncomfortable with this activity, good alternatives are biking the many trails of the Chaguaramas Heritage Park or hiking to the abandoned World War II Tracking Station***. Please indicate your preference.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Don't forget your swimsuit!
  • Bring a hat for shade, water,  and mosquito repellent for the hike.

***The Tracking Station hike is recommended only for persons in optimal health. ​

Central Trinidad/Indo-Heritage & Caroni Bird Sanctuary
​
Picture
Hanuman Murti
The first stop on our Central Trinidad experience is the 85 foot Hanuman Murti--the largest Hindu murti (or idol) outside of India. We'll then head over to the Indo Heritage Museum to view a replica of the Fatel Razack, the first ship that brought indentured workers from India to Trinidad. 
​
Picture
Siewdass Sadhu Temple in the Sea
Afterwards, we'll head to the nearby Temple in the Sea, a Hindu pilgrimage site built by a former indentured labourer, Siewdass Sadhu. 

A post shared by TriniBnB (@trinibnb) on Jul 26, 2017 at 5:00pm PDT

Caroni Bird Sanctuary
​
Home to over 100 bird species, the Caroni Swamp is a 12,000 acre wildlife sanctuary and is home to one of Trinidad and Tobago’s national birds, the Scarlet Ibis. We'll finish our tour at sunset, as we watch the Scarlet Ibis and other species return from their feeding grounds to roost for the night.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • ​Duration: Approximately eight (8) hours (depending on traffic)
  • PLEASE NOTE: A part of this tour involves getting on a flat-bottomed boat.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Long pants or a skirt are recommended for visiting the Hanuman Murti, the Temple in the Sea, and Our Lady of Montserrat Church as these are religious sites. A wrap or sarong over your shorts would do the trick!
  • Bring a hat for shade and mosquito repellent for the Bird Sanctuary tour.
  • Camera with a good long lens or binoculars recommended for the Bird Sanctuary tour.
  • *There will be an additional cost for lunch.

Mount St. Benedict Monastery, Lopinot Historical Complex, and a River Bath

We'll start off mid-morning with a drive along the east-west corridor to Tunapuna where we'll visit the Abbey at Mount St. Benedict. Founded in !912, Mount Saint Benedict Abbey, also known as The Abbey of Our Lady of Exile is a Benedictine monastery following the Order of Saint Benedict. 
The Abbey of Our Lady of Exile is nestled in the hills of Trinidad’s northern range, and offers stunning views of the central plains, all the way to the Gulf of Paria.

Leaving Mount Saint Benedict, we'll grab lunch in Tunupuna, then head further east to the village of Lopinot. Named after Charles Joseph de Loppinot de la Fresilliere – a French Count who came to Trinidad in 1800, Lopinot Historical Complex is the site of Compte de Loppinot's 478 acre estate, formerly known as La Reconnaissance. The destination features a restored estate house museum, a recreational park, a savannah, and carat sheds along the river where you're welcome to take a refreshing dip in the cool mountain waters..

Picture
Siewdass Saddhu Temple in the Sea
Picture
Credit: @Dawn Cumberbatch
Credit: @TriniBnB

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • Duration: Approximately six hours (depending on traffic)
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Long pants or a skirt are recommended for visiting Mount Saint Benedict as it is a religious site. A wrap or sarong over your shorts would do the trick!
  • Don't forget your swimsuit!
  • Bring a hat for shade and mosquito repellent for time by the river.
​
BOOK THIS PACKAGE NOW!

The Town & Country Package Recap

In addition to the experiences outlined above, the Town & Country Package includes the following:
  • Double occupancy (2 adults) accommodation for six (6) nights in the TriniBnB Retreat  with Private Patio and  En Suite Bath.
  • ​Guided tours and roadtrips to a mix of rural destinations and nearby sights/attractions. 
  • Snacks, soft drinks, and entrance fees/permits to attractions, where needed.
  • Airport transfers and ground transportation to/from attractions.
  • All amenities (free 5G WiFi, linens, towels, shampoo, bath soap, insect repellent, and sunblock).
  • A free MemoryKeeper® Digital Map of the places you visited, which you can share with your friends and family.
​

<<< four corners DETAILS
<<< around town DETAILS
ecoadventure DETAILS >>>

Questions? Reach out to us via WhatsApp or Messenger.
Picture
Picture

R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S

Featured Experiences

Picture
Roots & Records Experience
If you're a returning ex-pat, please ask about our Roots & Records Experience that will help you (re)connect to your roots by reuniting you with family members, exploring old photographs, newspaper clippings, and family archives. We'll document the experience for you and provide you with a digital keepsake you'll always have to treasure!
learn more
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • About
  • Listings
    • WHOLE HOUSE RENTAL
    • SUNNY TRINIBNB
    • MASTER ENSUITE
    • COMFY TRINIBNB
  • My TriniExperience
    • Roots and Records Experience
  • Our Partners
  • Contact
  • House Manual