The Scarlet Ibis - Caroni Swamp Tour
Description
To witness the Scarlet Ibis come home to roost is the only one of its kind in the Region. They are the rare "beautiful birds" whose loss are mourned by many because they bring a refreshing uniqueness to the world. They are the creatures who feed the souls of others. The brother realizes his loss as Doodle dies. He cries, holding him and "sheltering [his] fallen scarlet ibis from the heresy of rain." The Scarlet Ibis - Wikipedia "The Scarlet Ibis" is a short story written by novelist James Hurst. It was first published in The Atlantic Monthly in July 1960 and won the "Atlantic First" award. The story has become a classic of American literature, and has been frequently republished in high school anthologies and other collections. Published in: The Atlantic Monthly Publication date: July 1960 Author: James Hurst Genre(s): Tragedy, short story
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Itinerary
Enter the Habitat of some of the world's friendliest nocturnal Snakes..a 15ft Anaconda was once rescued here..Home to many as the Swamp provides a safe haven to many land and sea animals but you are off to ketch the most spectacular of them all..The Scarlet Ibis..her bright shade of scarlet turns the Greenery around her into a christmas tree delight ...learn why they are unique to our region..what diet gives then their majestic colours..enough ..come lets go....
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please note : if Your location is not on the List of Pick-up Hotels or the Piarco international Airport...Just contact the Tour operator for your personal Pick up at any Air BnB within Port of Spain, Air Port Environs or Cruise Ships. PLEASE NOTE IF NO PICKUP LOCATION IS NOT PROVIDED BY 10AM ON THE DAY OF TOUR WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIGN A DRIVER TO YOU. However if You have your own Vehicle please inform us.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(32)
The tour was great! Very informative and so relaxing just to be in nature. I was particularly impressed by the level of service given by Mitch in arranging the pick up from and to our door even though on Viators website our area was not within pick up range. It was unexpected and greatfully recieved. One thing that I would say is that I was glad I found the contact number for Mitch (took me a while) and dealt with him directly as when initially dealing with Viator my queries were not answered. Their customer service caused me to be quite frustrated to the point of cancelling my tour. However glad I persisted. Well done Mitch, keep up the good work! THANK YOU.....definitely recommended.
Thanks Wenda communication offten poses a delay ..dont know why as yet but we glad we did ...thank you
No response until after a requested a refund. Waited 30 mins past the listed pick up time with no response from anyone. Never got picked and provider refusing refund
Yr a scamer yr booking was for 3ppl then when our company got intouch with you ...you said there was 5 of you all ...and the Car sent to you would not do...then another lady came on the phone and said she does not need our service again...you said it was to late to pick you up and you contacted the Tour office and they were sending another vehecle for yr now 5 people group...sir ur booking was for 3 persons ...not 5...it seems another booking by ms Tash at another location was yr affiliates...and you told them to come to the marriot for pickup..instead of their originald location for pickup...listen we are the Tour operaters not you...
10/10 experience!! This was honestly one of the best excursions I’ve ever done. We got to see so much wildlife alligators, little snakes, crabs, catfish, clams, flamingos, and sooo many different birds. It was such a cool experience seeing everything up close in its natural habitat. Also the swamp was full of mangroves it was mind blowing. The person who organized everything was AMAZING. He went above and beyond to make sure we got there on time and made it home safely. Since I’m young and not familiar with traveling around Trinidad, he communicated with us every step of the way and made the whole experience stress free. He even provided water, mosquito repellent, and arranged a reliable driver for us, which I really appreciated. The tour guide was also incredible. He was super knowledgeable and made the tour so interesting by explaining everything we were seeing, good personality he made funny jokes. On top of that, the pineapple and mango chow was SO good! If you’re visiting Trinidad, I 1000% recommend booking this tour. You won’t regret it!
Great experience! Scenic, calming. Educational. Comfortable.
We all had an all round great experience.. from the taxi driver that came to pick us up to the tour guide who conducted the tour. It was very educating and beautiful to see the birds in their natural habitat.
Would 100% recommend!! We got picked up and dropped off by Moses and he was amazing!! He was super nice and told us a lot about Trinidad and the areas we passed by during the drive. The tour was also great. I read a few reviews that said we needed bug spray but we were fine without. We saw flamingos, crabs, a snake, fish, and the scarlet ibis (we saw a lot more). The scenery was gorgeous. We had one person who was unsure about the tour at first but ended up really loving it. The whole experience was super enjoyable. Thank you for having us!
A wonderful and unforgettable experience showcasing Trinidad's immense natural beauty. The tour was well organised and the driver was friendly and punctual. Highly recommended!
The tour was absolutely beautiful and just as described. A very cool experience to cruise through the mangroves and witness the gorgeous sunset on the water as the backdrop to the Scarlet Ibis flying home to rest. There was also a flock of flamingos, a hummingbird, a baby caymen/alligator, a silky anteater, and snakes!
A very unique tour to see some of Trinidad's wildlife and learn about their national bird. Easy to access with having the pick up option from our hotel.
It was nice Kind of short and the children on our boat ruined the experience. It was a beautiful experience seeing the red birds and the tour guide was knowledgeable.
