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Scarlet Ibis Tour: Unique Birdwatching Experience
Explore the Caroni Swamp and witness the mesmerizing Scarlet Ibis roosting, a unique spectacle in the region. Book your unforgettable adventure today.
Explore the Caroni Swamp and witness the mesmerizing Scarlet Ibis roosting, a unique spectacle in the region. Book your unforgettable adventure today.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Caroni Bird Sanctuary - Explore the habitat of some of the world’s friendliest nocturnal snakes. A 15-foot Anaconda was once rescued here. This swamp serves as a sanctuary for numerous land and sea animals, but the main attraction is the magnificent Scarlet Ibis. Its vibrant scarlet hue transforms the surrounding greenery into a festive display….
- Caroni Bird Sanctuary - Explore the habitat of some of the world’s friendliest nocturnal snakes. A 15-foot Anaconda was once rescued here. This swamp serves as a sanctuary for numerous land and sea animals, but the main attraction is the magnificent Scarlet Ibis. Its vibrant scarlet hue transforms the surrounding greenery into a festive display. Discover why these birds are unique to the region and learn about the diet that gives them their stunning colors. Let’s embark on this adventure!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Observing the Scarlet Ibis return to its roost is a unique experience in the region.
These rare and “beautiful birds” are deeply mourned by many when lost, as they bring a refreshing uniqueness to the world. They are creatures that nourish the souls of others. The brother feels his loss profoundly when Doodle dies, weeping as he holds him, “sheltering…
Observing the Scarlet Ibis return to its roost is a unique experience in the region.
These rare and “beautiful birds” are deeply mourned by many when lost, as they bring a refreshing uniqueness to the world. They are creatures that nourish the souls of others. The brother feels his loss profoundly when Doodle dies, weeping as he holds him, “sheltering [his] fallen scarlet ibis from the heresy of rain.”
“The Scarlet Ibis” is a short story by novelist James Hurst. It was first published in The Atlantic Monthly in July 1960 and received the “Atlantic First” award. The story has become a classic in American literature and is frequently included in high school anthologies and other collections.
Published in: The Atlantic Monthly Publication date: July 1960 Author: James Hurst Genre(s): Tragedy, short story
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Shaelyn_l
Apr 22, 2026
Great Tour - 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.
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R1361lllolaj
Mar 28, 2026
memorable - Perfect experience from start to finish, the pick-up was very well organized with lots of communication, we were in different hotels but it didn’t cause a problem the driver came to the different meeting points.
Upon arrival on site we were given a bottle of water and a pack of plantain chips, a great attention we enjoyed very much.
The tour itself was great and well paced, beyond the ride which is very pleasant we saw snakes in the trees, an alligator, many different species of birds including some rare. The highlight of the show at the end with the arrival of the red birds on the tree, with a beautiful sunset and a beautiful rainbow as a bonus!
The driver was waiting for us on our return and took a detour before dropping us off to get tested one of the best POS duplicates. It was a very good moment of exchange.
Thank you very much to Calvin and the rest of the team.
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Miguel_e
Feb 1, 2026
Second time with this trip, and would definately go for a third! - This is my second time in the caroni swamp with this tour. Would definately do a third one! Staff is very nice and helpful. The Caroni Swamp is a wonderful experience especially for birdwatchers and also those like me who would enjoy a nice boat trip and nature scenery. Second time I came by end of january and saw plenty if scarlet ibis and flamingos! Kudos to Judy and Mitch for the nice trip! Exceptional service.
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Jeffreyrw552ve
Nov 27, 2025
An unforgettable time with Mitch - Mitch drove us to the Scarlet Ibis Caroni bird tour and we hit it off! From the moment we met him, he went above and beyond to create an experience that felt personal, local, and completely unique.
We were lucky enough to book a spontaneous food tour with Mitch, and it turned into one of the absolute highlights of our time in Trinidad. Mitch took us to real, no-frills, authentic spots where we tasted incredible Trinidadian food and rum—places we never would have found on our own. Along the way, we even ended up meeting a local celebrity, which was such a fun surprise and made the day feel even more special.
Watching the wildlife settle in for the evening surrounded by that peaceful landscape was unforgettable. We saw scarlet ibis, flamingos, tricolored herons, little blue herons, tip tails, snowy egrets, crabs, snakes, caiman crocodiles… the list is endless.
If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, warm, flexible, and genuinely passionate about sharing the best of Trinidad, Mitch is your guy. This wasn’t just a tour—it was an 2 day experience we’ll be talking about for a long time. Highly, highly recommended!
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82tiar
Nov 27, 2025
Unbelievable nature adventure - Seeing thousands of scarlet ibises at one time defies expectations. They don’t even look real, they are so beautiful! We were lucky enough to be paired with Mitch as our driver and he knew everything and everyone and was so nice and knowledgeable. After he took us for street food we knew we needed more Mitch time so we convinced him to take us on a city tour the following day!
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Toni_t
Nov 17, 2025
Feathered Friend Happy Hour Frenzy and Ryan’s Double are a True Trinidad Treasure - My friend and I enjoyed a beautiful boat ride at Nanan’s Caroni Swamp Bird Sanctuary. Our captain provided an adequate safety briefing to a group of about 12 in total in a large wooden boat. Our guide captain patiently explained info about birds, bugs, termites, snakes and crabs. We saw herons and more. The best part was the flamingo- heron- scarlet ibis show”happy hour” when they fly overhead to head to their nighttime rest trees. We saw group after group fly over the flamingo haven. The gem was the scarlet ibis found here and maybe in New Orleans USA
This pre-sunset ritual is a nightly experience.
Be sure to bring sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, phone or camera, rain gear just in case.
The tour includes a stop at a small food truck stop for Ryan’s Doubles, a double fry bread with a delicious garbanzo secret creation with name-your-level of hot spice available. MITCH drove us and showed us how to master the double. Delicious!
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Ziona323
Apr 16, 2026
Nice ending of our trip - 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.
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Vendra_e
Dec 4, 2025
Fun times - Walk with insect repellent and binoculars. A very beautiful view of the many birds of our nation. A safe and wonderful place that should be kept.
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Butterfieldneil
Feb 4, 2026
No collection at the agreed pick up point, no communication on the day cancelling the activity and no communication after confi - No transport arrived at the agreed pick up point, there was no email cancelling the activity on the day and after the no show there was no email confirming that there would be an automatic refund to my card.
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Konrad_p
Feb 3, 2026
Don’t book this trip! Waste time. - DON’T BOOK THIS TRIP! The tour operator didnt arrived for meeting point. No answer for messages from me. No answered even when was contacted by Viator Support. So unreliable and wasting time. It never happened to me before.
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