Main Ridge Rainforest

 

Our lovely island of Tobago will take you to the clouds and back, but on the way, be sure to stop off on our main ridge rainforest, a natural phenomenon like no other. Here you can truly take in all the flora and fauna. You can choose to traverse the trail that appeals to you since some trails take more time and energy than others do. Take a relaxing stroll or trek to the top, while capturing amazing shots of our indigenous wildlife.

Join us for a half day with varying times, or spend the whole day with us as you can enjoy lunch and a trip to the waterfalls.

Here are some facts:

• The Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve is on record as the oldest legally protected forest reserve geared specifically towards conservation.
• It was established on April 13th, 1776 by an ordinance which states in part that the reserve is "for the purpose of attracting frequent showers of rain upon which the fertility of lands in these climates doth entirely depend."
• It is estimated that the rainforest provides habitats for twelve to sixteen species of mammals out of the nearly ninety mammal species in the Caribbean region, twenty-four non-poisonous snakes, sixteen lizards and two hundred and ten species of birds, the most outstanding being the bird species Campylopterus ensipennis - the White-tailed Sabrewing Hummingbird - that is both rare and endemic to Tobago.
• After the 1963 hurricane Flora, many of the flora and fauna populations dwindled or disappeared. The Sabrewing Hummingbird is one of the species that has been recovering since the incident. The bird was declared an Environmentally Sensitive Species by Trinidad and Tobago's Environment Management Authority in 2005.
• The ridge is also home to the ocellated gecko, an animal that is not found anywhere else in the world. You may also see butterflies including “The Blue Emperor” and many different spectacular waterfalls. (UNESCO)

Be sure to bring water & insect repellent, You should also wear comfortable walking shoes

Cost:

• Full day w/lunch: $90US per person
• (6am to 1pm or 8am to 3pm)

 

• Half day: $65US per person
• (6am to 11am or 8am to 1pm or 1:30pm to 6:30pm)