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Trinidad & Tobago
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One of the best possible introductions to the natural riches of the Caribbean, based at the world-famous Asa Wright Nature Center on Trinidad, together with the wonderful tropical seabirds and coral reefs of Tobago.
Ask a few well-travelled birdwatchers their favourite places in the world to stay, and Asa Wright will soon enter the conversation. This famous centre on Trinidad not only makes for an excellent introduction to the incredible diversity of bird life in Central and South America, but is also an outstanding location in its own right. The view from the verandah out over the valley is superb, while the birding from here - sometimes only a few feet away at the hummingbird feeders - is always entertaining. Around the centre lie two hundred acres of estate, a former coffee-cocoa-citrus plantation now reverting to secondary forest, surrounded by impressive rainforest. One special bird here is the nocturnal Oilbird, a fruit-eating relative of nightjars, and one of the only birds in the world to use echo-location. A visit to a colony of these peculiar birds in caves on the estate makes a unique birding experience. Tobago is Trinidad's much smaller neighbour, and with its lovely beaches, coral reefs and seabird islands, it makes a fine contrast for the second part of our stay. January and February are the very best months to visit, with many forest birds including Manakins displaying, and seabirds nesting on Little Tobago. Early in the dry season, the climate is also delightful at this time. Accommodation will be as outlined above with all rooms en suite. Leaders: 2012 - Keith Grant with local guides 2013 - Tim Earl with local guides
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Prices:
The price is per person and includes scheduled return flights London/Port of Spain*, internal flights, airport taxes, ground transportation, accommodation on a full-board basis, local taxes, incidental tips, and the services of the leaders.
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