Includes: Transport, professional guides, water, and coconut water.

Not included: Gratuities and lunch. However, participants will have the opportunity to purchase lunch from a selection of vendors offering a variety of delicious local dishes. Please plan to spend approximately TTD$40–50 ($5 – $8 USD).

What to bring: Comfortable clothing, medication, reusable water bottle, natural/non-toxic sunscreen, hat, ziploc bags to keep items dry, small umbrella or raincoat, and any other necessary items.

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Overview

Experience the cultural heartbeat of Trinidad on this engaging full-day journey through the island’s history, creativity, and natural beauty. Begin with a visit to the Angostura Distillery, where you’ll learn about the production of world-famous bitters and rum, and explore the on-site butterfly collection.

Continue to MITTCO (Musical Instruments of Trinidad and Tobago), where you’ll gain insight into the craftsmanship behind the steelpan—Trinidad and Tobago’s globally celebrated musical invention—and see how these instruments are made and played.

The day continues into the lush landscapes of the northwest peninsula, including the scenic Bamboo Cathedral, where towering bamboo arches create a striking natural corridor. Wildlife sightings may include Red Howler and White-fronted Capuchin monkeys. The experience may conclude with an optional stop at Macqueripe Bay for a refreshing swim in a sheltered coastal setting.

Experience Highlights

• Guided visit to Angostura Distillery and butterfly collection
• Insight into rum and bitters production
• Visit to MITTCO with demonstration of steelpan craftsmanship
• Scenic drive through the Bamboo Cathedral
• Opportunities to see Red Howler and White-fronted Capuchin monkeys
• Optional coastal stop at Macqueripe Bay

Logistics

Departs from and returns to conference hotels in Port of Spain.

This trip is offered on pre-, mid-, and post-conference dates and is ideal for participants interested in culture, history, music, and scenic landscapes.