The natural landscapes of Tobago create the perfect canvas for adventure, with an array of offbeat destinations for hiking, diving and biking. And with flexible payment options, generous baggage allowance and famously high standards of hotels and car hire, there’s no one better to travel to this paradise island with than British Airways Holidays. Whether it’s to spot an armadillo in the rainforest or the marine life in the surrounding waters, here are some of the best ways to witness the pristine beauty of the island.
Tobago is home to the oldest protected rainforest in the western hemisphere, the Main Ridge Forest Reserve. Spanning the length of the island, the UNESCO-listed rainforest has an incredible amount of biodiversity throughout its chain of hills. The best way to explore the lush rainforest is on a walk with a local guide.
There’s a number of trailheads that splinter off from the main road, with the Gilpin Trail being the oldest and best marked. Some 260 species of bird can be spotted on and around this trail, including the white-tailed sabrewing hummingbird, endemic to Tobago. A relatively short and easy trail can also take you up to the Argyll Waterfall, which boasts three tiers and tumbles some 54 metres down into a natural rock pool – ideal for an afternoon dip.
Running along the outskirts of the island, there’s an array of beautiful beaches and secluded coastline to paddle by. Pigeon Point Beach is the most famous with its stretches of white sand beac.
