Trinidad & Tobago · CARONI SWAMP SCARLET IBIS CRUISES
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Flat-bottomed boats leave the Caroni jetty in the late afternoon and wait for the national bird to come home in flocks that turn the mangrove red. Here are the swamp cruises compared: departure times, how long you sit out on the water, whether transport from Port of Spain is included, and current prices.
Sunset boat tour in Trinidad’s Caroni Wetlands with hotel pickup, local guides, and chances to see scarlet ibis and flamingos.
“A must seen when in Trinididad. We saw birds, caiman and snake. The guide, Merle, saved us from the mosquitoes. It seems that her blood taste good to them.”
A half-day boat cruise at Caroni Bird Sanctuary from Trinidad, chasing scarlet ibis and flamingos with hotel pickup and a guide.
“Dominic, our host for the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, made our tour both fun and educational. Learning about sanctuary's ecosystem was very interesting. I’m grateful for the knowledge and experience of spotting the diverse wildlife - which made for epic pictures and cherished memories. A special thanks to Dominic for his hospitality, passion, and expertise. This made the tour exceptional.”
See scarlet ibises return to roost in the Caroni Swamp, then cool down with Trinidad street food stops in a 2-3 hour tour.
“Communication went well via WhatsApp. Pick up was on time and we had a good time on this tour. It was really nice to have some doubles after the tour.”
A 4-hour hotel pickup boat cruise through Trinidad’s Caroni Swamp, chasing scarlet ibis and other birds at sunset.
“The tour was pretty good - we stayed too long waiting for the ibis to roost - I understand that we were waiting to see if they would roost closer to us but at some point the guide should realize that it is time to go.”
Boat through Trinidad’s Caroni mangroves, hunt for scarlet ibis and other wildlife, with hotel pickup and ticket included in 3 hours.
“The ride was so smooth the guides were knowledgeable and friendly… and funny .. we loved the experience and seeing all the beautiful wildlife of the Caroni swampland”
