Includes: Accommodation at HADCO Experiences at AWNC (19, 20, 21), private transport during tour and transfer to conference venue, all meals, all reserve entrance and cultural program fees, expert guides, boat fee, and VAT.

Not included: Gratuities, items of a personal nature (laundry, travel insurance, beverages, etc.).

What to bring: Comfortable clothing, medication, reusable water bottle, natural/non-toxic sunscreen, natural/non-toxic insect repellent, bathing suit, hat, ziploc bags to keep items dry, towel, snacks, small backpack, small umbrella or raincoat, hiking poles, hiking shoes, binoculars, and any other necessary items.

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Overview

Designed for participants seeking a focused and immersive birding experience, this trip explores two of Trinidad’s most productive ecosystems: the lush forests of the Northern Range and the expansive wetlands of Nariva Swamp. With multiple days based at a single premier location, participants can enjoy both relaxed and in-depth birding opportunities.

Centered at the world-renowned Asa Wright Nature Centre, this trip offers exceptional close-range views of hummingbirds, tanagers, and other forest species, complemented by a full-day excursion to wetlands and savannah habitats rich in raptors, waterbirds, and grassland specialists. It’s an ideal option for those looking to deepen their birding experience in a short time.

Designed exclusively for conference participants, this trip offers excellent value for a fully guided, multi-day birding experience.

Accommodation

Stay at Asa Wright Nature Centre for three nights, set within a 1,500-acre protected forest in the Northern Range. The Centre offers comfortable accommodations, well-maintained trails, and outstanding birdwatching right from the lodge’s famous veranda.

Itinerary Highlights

• July 19 – Day 1: Arrival and Orientation
  Arrive in Trinidad and transfer to Asa Wright Nature Centre. Settle in and enjoy an introductory birding session around the lodge.
  
  Birding Highlights: Tufted Coquette, Coppery-rumped Hummingbird, White-necked Jacobin, White-chested Emerald, Blue-chinned Sapphire, Purple Honeycreeper, Green Honeycreeper, Barred Antshrike, Turquoise Tanager, Bay-headed Tanager, Cocoa Thrush, Channel-billed Toucan.
• July 20 – Day 2: Forest Birding Experience
  Spend a full day exploring forest trails with expert guides, focusing on a rich diversity of species. The optional night walk begins at 7:30 PM.
  
  Birding Highlights: Golden-headed Manakin, White-bearded Manakin, Collared Trogon, Streak-headed Woodcreeper, Guianian Violaceous Trogon, Bearded Bellbird, Little Hermit.
• July 21 – Day 3: Wetlands and Savannah Birding
  Visit Nariva Swamp and Aripo Savannah, exploring a range of wetland and grassland habitats. Picnic lunch in the field.
  
  Birding Highlights: Striped Cuckoo, Savannah Hawk, Striated Heron, Wattled Jacana, Pinnated Bittern, Green Kingfisher, Red-bellied Macaw, Yellow-headed Caracara, Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Ferruginous Pygmy Owl, Barred Antshrike.
• July 22 – Day 4: Oilbirds and Conference Transfer
  Morning walk to the Oilbird Cave, followed by transfer to the conference venue.

Logistics

Participants should plan to arrive in Trinidad on July 19, ideally early enough to reach Asa Wright during daylight hours. If this is not possible, consider arriving the day before and overnighting at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Trincity (5 minutes from the airport with free shuttle; not included in the tour price), with a transfer to Asa Wright the following morning (included). Check-in is at 3:00 PM, but guests are welcome to enjoy birding from the veranda and around the property upon arrival.